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I've moved interstate and in order to re-register my car, I need to find where the engine number is stamped on the the actual engine itself, as it needs to be inspected, anyone know where it is?
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Inspect anyone know where it is

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I've moved interstate and in order to re-register my car, I need to find where the engine number is stamped on the the actual engine itself, as it needs to be inspected, anyone know where it is?
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I've moved interstate and in order to re-register my car, I need to find where the engine number is stamped on the the actual engine itself, as it needs to be inspected, anyone know where it is? I'm not looking for the Vin # at the base of the windscreen. Thanks in advance...

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POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks for that.... had done a search for the answer but put too many words in my search, so I didnt find that thread.... live and learn :-)

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