Need help - trying to buy a 182 - number on engine

[Dru G]

Hi - can anyone help? I am about to buy a BG 182 and have noticed that the engine cover is missing and there are a series of numbers painted on the top of the engine in red. Kind of makes me think that it was some sort of reference number for a replacement engine fitted. I didn't picture the numbers on my camera but just thought it looked a bit dodgy.

Anyone got any thoughts or am I paranoid.

Thanks - Andrew........

 

[Djw John]

Certainly sounds nonstandard, hard to say without a pic but it does sound a bit second hand.

 

[Budgie]

Could be a cambelt date change?

 

[The Fatty]

Don't breakers do this sort of thing?

 

[Craigie-B]

or its had the plenum replaced?

 

[Jack!]

Unless the seller managed to source an engine on very similar to milage, if the car has a full or nearly full service history, would you not be able to try and spot anything that doesn't look right? I know it's not full-proof but will possibly give some indication...

 

[Dru G]

Thanks guys - I think I am a little over cautious but I did think about the breakers yard thing. The car is here is anyone can give me their opinion http://www.arthurhaslam.co.uk/used-...naultsport-182-cup-3dr-wishaw-201310505101034
I have to give decision tomorrow morning at 9am and I don't really want to miss it.....

Thanks for all your comments........

 

[Adam G]

I wouldn't worry about lack of engine cover. Has it got previous MOTs for mileage ref?
you know it's not a Cup, as specified in advert don't you?

 

[UKBraderz]

Seems a tad over priced if you ask me.

 

[Dru G]

It has mots to support and I know its not a cup the garage are not really experts just been a trade in for a scooby. Its difficult in Scotland working 6 days a week to get the chance to travel to find one but it is a lovely example and I know its overpriced coz I sell cars for a living but sometimes you need to just bite the bullet. I would like it £500 cheaper but I wouldn't lose it for £500.......

 

[Dru G]

@ everyone thanks for your comments -

 

[The Fatty]

Seems a tad over priced if you ask me.

its at least £500 over priced. If you do go for it, check the engine number matches the original paperwork.

 

[Dru G]

its at least £500 over priced. If you do go for it, check the engine number matches the original paperwork.

Where aboots do I find the engine number??

 

[Fred@BTM]

It will be rusted off by now, no point looking to be honest!

 

[Inequality Street]

Where aboots do I find the engine number??

On the engine.

(Couldn't resist, I have no idea myself tbh)

 

[Dru G]

its at least £500 over priced. If you do go for it, check the engine number matches the original paperwork.

Where aboots do I find the engine number??

Ha ha. I havent a clue either. Maybe coz I sell cars not work on them. Feel a bit of a plonker. Sure it will be fine just need someone to say its a nice car and buy it before I buy something else.........

 

[Fred@BTM]

It will be rusted off by now, no point looking to be honest!

what he said

 

[Russ_16v]

As Fred has said you will be VERY lucky to see it - down the front of the block on the gearbox side it where it would be, but it will be gone by now

 

[Dru G]

Just bought it anyways for £3k. Coilovers ordered, cage and carbon door cards - then track ready.....

 

[DannyR]

Did you not think it would of been a good idea to give it a good drive first and see what other issues it may have before chucking money on modifications?

 

[Dru G]

Did you not think it would of been a good idea to give it a good drive first and see what other issues it may have before chucking money on modifications?

I have driven it. It was spot on..

 

[Dru G]

Did you not think it would of been a good idea to give it a good drive first and see what other issues it may have before chucking money on modifications?

I have driven it and it was spot on. I am not a complete tube.....

 

[DannyR]

A small test drive is nothing compared to living with it for a month

 

[Inequality Street]

A small test drive is nothing compared to living with it for a month

This tbh. Would have waited a few weeks personally.

 

[Dru G]

A small test drive is nothing compared to living with it for a month

Thing is that it is a 3rd car and bought for the track. I will do about 2000 miles a year if that. I guess I will need to see how it goes and I expect some things to go wrong. Massive folder of history though and had all the work done when it needed. The last owner must have spent thousands. I have only bought coilovers so far - I will wait before I cage it. I may need to ask your advice about some stuff as time goes on though.

Cheers - Andrew.