Gmacz said:
A used chassis cannot keep its number, it stays with the original vehicle. Ask the seller about number on engine, maybe 4x4 specialist is looking in wrong place, that is why contact needs to take place.
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So the number was there :rolleyes:
 
I think things are looking a lot better for him, I think that he needs to find the stamped VIN, then he can relax. I imagine he is out there now polishing 20 years of crud off the chassis.
 
great news OP enjoy your new found friend mines called bert btw
when it behaves, when it dont its you little F----r
he gets a new rad tomorrow and a pipe clean out etc as a trip to tankfest went a bit fubar, as I say enjoy and these forums save you £1000s
with the advice you get and its free
 
flat said:
Good job, where are you based by the way?

If your anywhere near me I am
Happy to come over and have a look and help with some bits
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South Birmingham mate, that'd be brilliant once Im fully convinced it belongs to me!cheers
 
flat said:
Aah ****, I am in Brighton :/
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Well, your location statement was correct.........LOL.

But in the same light, I am only 30 or so miles from you @J_Swan if you ever got desperate and needed a hand / a second pair of eyes, then give me a shout may be able to help out.

Cheers
 
I'm struggling to understand how a late 90 that has a 200tdi only 20 years of crud and a 300tdi conversion ?
if its a late 90 it has to be 1990 so should have 27 years of crud. I suspect you will find it might have started life as a TD,
 
Foxyred said:
I'm struggling to understand how a late 90 that has a 200tdi only 20 years of crud and a 300tdi conversion ?
if its a late 90 it has to be 1990 so should have 27 years of crud. I suspect you will find it might have started life as a TD,
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It is 1990, and did start life as a 90 TD and now has a 300tdi from a disco
 
neilly said:
Can you let us know the name of the 4x4 specialist you went to, I for one will not be visiting them if they cannot find an engine number will be interesting what you find for a chassis number.

Cheers
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Everything was quite rushed, they 100% said the chassis number had been removed but there was a bit of a debate regarding the engine nr as it really was hard to see. I also must add that I turned up at 11:00 on a Saturday morning and they dropped everything to inspect the truck for me straight away after finding the problem with steering box.

He also wrote me a letter with his full inspection on to send to the pre-purchase inspector, and we've spoken on the phone twice to discuss options. I'd be lying if said these guys didn't seem genuinely concerned/interest for my best interests in this situation.
 
The chassis number quite often can be under a layer or tow of paint and rust.

Even a good application of a wire brush and cleaner can still leave it obscured.

Cheers
 
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