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MG MGF Technical - Verify Engine Number

Hello All,

Caution - Very Long post and may cause Back problems.

I had to recently verify my engine number.
There is a bar-coded paper sticker on the RHS top of engine, but this is only a paper sticker and I wanted to actually see the metal stamped engine number.
It has been said that it can be seem from underneath, if you have a car hoist, but I have found another method from the top.

So, I thought I would post how I went about it.

Items Needed:
1: Strong tourch
2: Small mirror (2"x2") with 1 ft reach (I glued a wire hanger to the wifes spare makeup compact (She still hasn't missed it!)
3: 10 mm socket.
4: Spray on Window cleaner
5: Scrap piece of rag
6: Pencil and paper
7: Sturdy box to stand on when leaning over engine bay
8: A good Chiropractor Onhand. (if required)


What to do:
1: Wait till night time
2: Make sure that engine is cold
3: Unclip front of softtop
4: Unclip back of softtop 5 retaining clips and push forward
5: Remove back shelf carpet tray
7: Remove the engine access cover (11 X 10 mm bolts)
8: Spray rag with window cleaner.
9: From the drivers side of car (RHD), step up on box
and use the tourch and mirror to first locate the flat part where the engine number is stamped. This will be between the exhaust mainfold pipes and bell housing. Here is a good link that shows it's location.
http://www.mgfcar.de/wreck_engine/dkcp_3904.jpg
(Engine number will most likely be very hard to read at this stage)
10: Now place rag over fingers and sprayed with window cleaner and lean over and reach in between the exhaust pipes and the bell housing and clean the flat part of the block. Just feel your way with this. It will become obvious when you do it.
11: Use the extended mirror and shine tourch onto the mirror and manouver it so that you can see the engine number. This takes only a little practice.
12: The number and letters will appear in the mirror reversed.
13: Write them all down and there you have it.
14: At this stage you will need to decide if the standby chiropractor is needed or not.

Hope this helps someone.

Branko.
(Contortionist In-training)
Branko

Great one Branko - now try lying on a hard bed:-)

Ted
Ted Newman

Branko,
thanks again. *secured* on site :)
http://www.mgfcar.de/k_engine/index.htm
When will you start your own website ?
:)
I remember, good old Tony from Hants did aswell after same useful posts.

Rgds
Dieter

Dieter K.

Er, excuse me, Dieter....less of the 'old' if you please! :-)

Tony
Tony Thompson

Hi Ted,
Thanks. I can't actually blame the car. Sore back due to too much tabletennis competitions. But, I do have a hard bed. :-}

Hi Dieter,

Thanks!!, You have made me famous.!
I hope you didn't mind me posting a link of your pic. It was very helpful.
I hadn't thought of creating a web site as yet.
Maybe oneday. In the mean time, I'm happy to contribute with what I know may help others. As others have helped me already.

Dieter, Whats Tony's web site?


Thanks all for your thanks. (Hmm that sounds strange)


Branko.

Branko

www.apttony.co.uk
Tony Thompson

Fantastic site Tony.
Lots of great info for all to use.

Also Love the tour pics.
Brings back memories when we did 14 countries about 20 years ago.

Would love to go back and see it all again.


Branko

RE: websites
You need to know the link on top of the MGF general subject. Most of our websites are linked there.
http://www.mgcars.org.uk/mgfowners/

And.. this is all a kind of communtity works :)

MG *the marque od friendship*

Those of us who use to travel _abroad_ almost take the option to meeting each other.
Had shake hands and/or a beer with Rob, Tony T., Tom R. Andy SF, Tim J., Ted N., Arnaud, Stefan, Luc, Erik ... errrm and so many other in 6 years F'ing . (forgive me if I forgot a name)
Never met Matt Minion from _down under_ though ;)

Dieter K.

Thanks Branko,

Tony
Tony Thompson

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