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Old Oct 31, 2011, 04:01 PM
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how do i tell if my engine has been replaced
Like title says. How do I tell if my engine has ever been replaced with a motor out of another car or how to tell if my motor has been rebuilt. Is there something that matches to the vin on the car?

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Old Oct 31, 2011, 04:02 PM
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There is a vin plate on the block
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There is a vin plate on the block



But, even if that matches, all that proves is that its the original block.
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Old Oct 31, 2011, 04:14 PM
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Sorry this is my first evo. Where would I find the engine id on the motor?
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Old Oct 31, 2011, 04:20 PM
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Found the tranny id and it matches the vin. I cannot find the engine id tag anywhere
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This is interesting. Someone states in here there is no VIN stamp on the block, but there is somewhat of a serial number that can be traced to the vin?

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...ine-block.html
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Sorry this is my first evo. Where would I find the engine id on the motor?
Above the flywheel
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I think the vin on the block is more of a sticker. Its black with white numbers/letters
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Originally Posted by Chaser_41
This is interesting. Someone states in here there is no VIN stamp on the block, but there is somewhat of a serial number that can be traced to the vin?

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...ine-block.html
This is an old thread. I just got done rebuilding my motor and yes there is a vin sticker on the block.
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Originally Posted by Chaser_41


But, even if that matches, all that proves is that its the original block.

then the engine would NOT have been replaced, it was just REBUILT. Then OP would have to wonder if just the engine had been gone through.
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Thanks for all the replys.
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