Engine Number Location on VM Diesel

[Herdy76]

Hey Folks,
I'm getting ready to have the XJ Blue Slipped for NSW rego shortly and wanted to know where I can find the engine number? Only had a quick look today and it wasn't obvious. Thought I'd better find it so it makes the whole inspection deal easier

Cheers

[layback40]

Good Luck my friend!
A short story ~
a few years ago when I went to get a roadworthy for my diesel XJ so I could reg it in Victoria. The mechanic found the number on a boss down on the left behind the IP IIRC. Problem was it was nothing like the number on the previous reg papers from QLD.
When I contacted the authorities, they initially treated me like I had a stolen car. Eventually I managed to speak with some one more senior (both in his position & age). He explained that when the engine was manufactured in Italy, VM stamped an industrial engine type number on the block. When it was shipped to Jeep in the USA, they were supposed to remove the number & stamp an automotive type engine number on it when it was fitted in the jeep. Often they didnt bother. When the jeep was first registered by the dealer, they didnt bother checking the number. They just did the paper work. It only shows up when some one bothers to check properly. Dont know how many XJ diesels this happened with.
Now you have the heads up for when the number doesnt look correct. I had to supply a stat dec to get it registered.
As I said before ~ Good Luck !

[Herdy76]

Thanks for the heads up.....might run into trouble as I'm sure the mechanic doing the inspection will need to confirm the number etc. might be better if I shrug my shoulders and play dumb?

[Herdy76]

Well here's an update, just had the Blue Slip done today and thanks to Layback 40 for the help. Found the engine number but it was a little obscured by the A/C clutch and all the other plumbing and wiring. Here's some pics sorry but my phone isn't that great at focusing in tight spots!