Thread: '97 Tdi...where is my engine number?

At the front RHS of the block on a ledge beside the injection pump.

Originally Posted by rick130

At the front RHS of the block on a ledge beside the injection pump.

Thanks...I just tried to find it and realized I'm very new to the Tdi world and I don't even know what an injector pump is or looks like...oops

1. Generally I find there is a wiring harness running over the engine number making it hard to see. But yeah, it's at the front facing up, near the thing with all the little pipes coming off it.
2. It's also on the lpg compliance plate.

Ahh okay well that's good then, I'll have a scratch around and if I can't find the actual one I'll write it on the RWC from the compliance plate (or from the rego paper I got from Big Guy when I bought it off him ). According to Vic Roads they don't even need to see the vehicle so long as the RWC is there and the number plates, vin number and engine number all match up to what info they have on its SA registration. I don't want to give them any reason at all to waste any more of my time than I'm sure I already will waiting in their ridiculous waiting room.

on a ledge on the block half hidden by the air cond compressor should start with an 'L'

Have you got a Owner Manual? Lots of info in them! If you haven't, give Greg Ellis at AMV a call and get one from him.

Pete

Ben

In your owners handbook, 2nd page is the vin and engine number.

That is if you can't find it on Gas compliance plate or on block that is.