Where is engine number mx5

Upload or insert images from URL. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings , otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. Share More sharing options Followers 1. Reply to this topic Start new topic. Recommended Posts. Posted July 19, However if your engine was put in used from another car, it probably would carry the original VIN. Anyway, the location of the engine serial number 1. It is metal stamped into the top surface of a boss.

Hard to find but can be seen with a good light. Find More Posts by Bill Strohm. Bill, Found it, it's Does that mean it's a 90 motor and could be the original one?

I checked and it does have the big nose crank on it though. Thanks Mark. Does your engine also have a VIN number plate on the driver's side of the oil pan near to the transmision? That would tell you the year of that engine. At least there was a plate on my used engine. I called Mazda and they told me it came off a five speed, whew - didn't think to ask the seller when I bought it.

If you have a big crank, that's not a 90 engine. The original crank nose probably failed. The BP engine is on a flange at the rear right. Looking at the front of the engine the B6 engine has it on a flange at the rear left of the engine. Just been out to have a look at the exact place you say Ronime, but still can't see anything! It's properly well hidden!

Fixed headlights. Openings for fog lamps in the front bumper. Complete redesign with the car being longer and wider. Even larger grille opening and squarer fog lamp openings. Awesome new looks.