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cojda · * Joined: 07 Aug 2006 Posts: 14 Location: OUTWELL, WISBECH

Just been trying to get some bits from Isuzu garage for my 92 3.1 but they do not recognise the chassis number. They have sent info to isuzu in japan and are waiting for reply (2 days so far). Have checked the number and it has the standard 17 digits for a uk vehicle, but it identifies it as a 2.8. I have had it for 18 months and there is no record of an engine change, it is all marked up as a 3.1 as any other vehicle. Has anyone else had similiar probs and if so so what was the outcome?

regards

col

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brains · ****** Joined: 18 Aug 2006 Posts: 897

whats the engine number ?

cojda · * Joined: 07 Aug 2006 Posts: 14 Location: OUTWELL, WISBECH

Where do i find the engine number? Have looked around the engine and all i can find is the plate on the bulkhead that has the chassis number and various other numbers/letters.

The chassis number is JACUBS55FM7
MD - UBS5VF AJ/JB
ENGINE -RLF

I understand parts of the chassis number but the other ones mean absolutely nothing to me, they may be of help to you.

If you could tell me where the engine number should be I will have a look.

best of luck

col

brains · ****** Joined: 18 Aug 2006 Posts: 897

its on the engine block right at the back above the starter motor just under the cylinder head.

markymoan · Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 23:15 Post subject:

Ive deleted the last part of the chassis no as its not needed.
Looking at the other numbers its coming up as a 1988 mk1 2.8 td lrmscher lwb.
Shocked

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Peej · Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 23:19 Post subject:

Oh dear that's looking suspect! I hope it sorts itself out and there is an explanation for the discrepancy.

Grandad · ******* Joined: 22 Sep 2005 Posts: 1902 Location: NORFOLK

your engine code RLF refers to a2.8engine
your VIN No JAC UBS55 that also is a2.8 engined vehicle

you say its a 92 vehicle the way to check is on the vin plate underneath the vin no there are "two letters / two letters and the last two should be
JC
the first two letters is the month

markymoan · Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 23:29 Post subject:

Check this site
http://english.auto.vl.ru/catalog/isuzu/bighorn/
And is your car a square mk1 like in my pic or is it more rounded as some older cars were registered years after they was made Question

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Grandad · ******* Joined: 22 Sep 2005 Posts: 1902 Location: NORFOLK

ill have to type faster Embarassed

if the body is a MKII i would say that vin plate is off another vehicle a MKI
certainly poses a lot of questions

markymoan · Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 23:38 Post subject:

I only type at about 3 words a min Grandad, i'm a 1 finger guy Laughing

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brains · ****** Joined: 18 Aug 2006 Posts: 897

s n a p i m t h e s a m e Laughing

brains · ****** Joined: 18 Aug 2006 Posts: 897

i just hope that this motor is ok and there is nothing dodgy about it.

cojda · * Joined: 07 Aug 2006 Posts: 14 Location: OUTWELL, WISBECH

cojda · * Joined: 07 Aug 2006 Posts: 14 Location: OUTWELL, WISBECH

Cannot see the engine number. Any tips?

Have had a reply from ISUZU and theydo not seem bothered, they have identified the car as what it is so I think someone maybe can't be bothered as it is a fairly old motor!!!!!!!!!

So I think I will have to leave it for now and see what develops. If anyone has any further ideas they would be much appreciated

TTFN

Col