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Old 31-08-2010, 09:50 PM   #1
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Hi all my brother is buying a AU 5litre V8 Fairlane and wanted to check the engine number against the rego papers, can someone guide me to where the engine number is under the bonnet??
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Old 31-08-2010, 10:30 PM   #2
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There should be a flat area in the back of the motor near the bell housing with a number punched in it. that will be it. cheers
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Old 31-08-2010, 10:33 PM   #3
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Rear passanger side just below head but still on the side of the motor. Might need to clean it up a little and use a torch...
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Rear passanger side just below head but still on the side of the motor. Might need to clean it up a little and use a torch...
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Old 01-09-2010, 10:26 AM   #5
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Hi all my brother is buying a AU 5litre V8 Fairlane and wanted to check the engine number against the rego papers, can someone guide me to where the engine number is under the bonnet??
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It's the last part of the VIN - everything after 6FPAAA
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Old 01-09-2010, 02:02 PM   #7
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It's the last part of the VIN - everything after 6FPAAA
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