I managed to get a statement from Autolusso declaring my engine was sold to me from a car that they had scrapped. They dont have the V5 , nor can they recall the Reg No but I'm hoping this letter will be sufficient - along with the invoice for the re-build.
Incidentally photographing the engine number (which I should have done before I put it in the car) was a bit of a challenge but I got there in the end. See if you can spot the number :
That tests the eyes doesn't it! I get AR16105 002542
How about trying to get a uniform sheen on the base material with a Scotchbrite or similar pad, moving in one direction? The engraving marks are all there but really hard to resolve from the confusing background. A pad wouldn't remove enough material to risk losing the marks but should improve contrast.
I've managed to look at it - it's quite easy with the removable bulkhead piece in the LB.
I can see the AR34301 which makes sense as it's a CF2 I66 engine. However I can't make out the numbers - but these are on the V5 so I can piece it together.
However will IVA want to be able to read it from the engine?
Wait a few weeks and I'll yell yaOriginally Posted by LPH_UK
Is there anything you can wipe over the surface, wipe off and leave colour in the stamped numbers? Paint probably too thick? How about a colour matching polish? Anything that might help the inspector on the day?
Guy
Regarding improving visibility of the numbers - I've tried pencil graphite, permanent marker, oil and then heating with a paint stripper, etc etc. However the photogrph you can see is the best result I've got and this was with a photoshop type filter. When I took my photographs (with my I-phone) and illuminated by an LED torch, the numbers did not show up at all (to the naked eye) whatever I did. I decided to look at each of my I-phone photos on a large screen - and surprisingly I could read them. The one I attached has a pale blue filter which enhances the digits just about enough to be legible. I am going to supply this photo to the IVA tester. I would imagine they are not expecting to be able to identify each engine by it's individual numbers - if there is an accompanying V5 document. However since I dont have one I think my evidence will need to be a bit more substantive. To get this photo I had to drain down my radiator , disconnect the hoses and air filter and MAF and sundry knock sensors and other electrics.
I'm hoping I wont have to do this on Test day!
Thanks for all the suggestions - and Chris you read the number correctly . (I was initially confused by the continental "1's" mistaking them for 4's - and the "R" from the initial AR is rather stylised ) The only other thing I need to try and get is an image of my block casting date - which I know is October 2002 - and am looking at getting hold of an endoscope . I'm thinking I can photograph the on-screen image.
Does anyone happen to have an endoscope they could rent out ?
In order to read engine or chassis numbers paint with acid, leave for 10-15 minutes and it'll be as clear as day (don't forget to thoroughly wash off afterwards)
They do look for the engine number, but if it’s difficult to see they accept a photo. Once you are confident it’s correct, why not just refresh it with some number/letter stamps? Avoid the angst of a potential fail for something so daft.
Peter, just bought a cheapy on that well known retail auction site <£10 that plugs into smartphone. Away until Saturday, but will let you know how it works when I am back home if that helps?
Cheers!
Ade
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