where is the engine serial number located

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RGGUID
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can't seem to find it
Sep 21, 2011 at 6:50 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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They don't really use sequential engine numbers any more. The numbers you will find will be part numbers.
Sep 21, 2011 at 7:08 AM
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KHLOW2008
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It is actually the VIN.
Sep 21, 2011 at 8:25 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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The complete VIN# is not listed anywhere on the engine
Sep 21, 2011 at 8:34 AM
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KHLOW2008
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This is what I got from Mitchell1
Sep 21, 2011 at 9:36 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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Yes, I'm aware of that but since the entire number doesn't exist. you cannot know what specific vehicle the engine came out off by simply having the engine. You can however determine if a car has it's original engine if you have the car and entire VIN# to compare.

Sep 21, 2011 at 9:56 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Thanks for the info. Seems the repair information is a little confusing from what you had explained.
Sep 22, 2011 at 8:52 AM
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NG?C HOàNG
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Usually it is next to start unit
May 30, 2017 at 11:56 PM
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