Do I have the "Engine Knock Noise" problem?

[briann]

Fellow Defender addicts
Having read the Service Bulletin SSM38792 posted elsewhere on this site I am trying to work out whether my soon-to-be-delivered (this week) Defender is a candidate for the problem.
The bulletin states "This condition will not occur on vehicles post assured Vin# 9A767162" It also states that the fix is to replace the engine "but ensure only engines post serial #ELD000807063602 are used".
I have been told my vehicle has a Vin #9A765132 (which tells me I have the problem) and engine No. #07132745 (which tells me I don't have the problem!!!
Can anyone demystify the connection between Vin and engine number??
PS I am a new member - thoroughly enjoying this site so far.

[one_iota]

Welcome briann,

Seeing that it is an engine related problem I would think that engine no. would take precedence over chassis no. in this instance however I wouldn't stake my life on that.

[Xavie]

I would of thought a quick call to the service department could sort that out. Bit of an odd one though!

[PAT303]

The engine knock problem is effecting alot of new motors,our work Prado has been sent back for it and I looked it up on the Prado forum and it is very common.I can't help but think the fuel is the common denominator. Pat

[justinc]

The engine knock problem is effecting alot of new motors,our work Prado has been sent back for it and I looked it up on the Prado forum and it is very common.I can't help but think the fuel is the common denominator. Pat

...or 'Common DETONATOR'

JC