engine serial number where is it

Post by **darrylrobert** » 13 Jun 2020, 02:54

My sticker has long ago unstuck itself from the timing cover, i want to check i have fitted the correct timing belt and tensioner kit. I cannot find info on VIDA, my registration papers have a engine number but it has too many numbers and letters in it. I looked on the engine block but cannot see anything where VIDA says it should be.

Post by **abscate** » 13 Jun 2020, 04:57

You have to remove the exhaust cover plate and look on a shelf right behind the exhaust cam side of the cylinder head, and clean it with a paper towel and gunk remover

Right “behind” to the left side of the water pipe

Post by **jonesg** » 13 Jun 2020, 06:37

Its like the crank timing mark, you can't see it with both eyes and only the first 2 numbers are accessible.
And thats if you know exactly where its located and get it cleaned enough to read.
Photo above is probably from a boroscope.
I reached in with my cellphone and took a dozen photos, finally got it after scrubbing the shelf with a toothbrush and brakecleen.

I need to swap the steering rack too, should have just pulled the engine and made everything easier.

Post by **RickHaleParker** » 13 Jun 2020, 07:44

Post by **oragex** » 13 Jun 2020, 08:59

abscate wrote: 13 Jun 2020, 04:57 You have to remove the exhaust cover plate and look on a shelf right behind the exhaust cam side of the cylinder head, and clean it with a paper towel and gunk remover

Right “behind” to the left side of the water pipe

I wish mine was looking this good

On P2 cars Volvo hired an old lady to stamp the blocks