1985 90 petrol engine ID

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johnmm51

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Morning all.

My latest project is a 1985 90 2.5 petrol which should keep me out of mischief for a bit! I don't have much history on the vehicle and I am just sorting out the details of the engine fitted.

It probably seems a stupid question, however, the block is painted red which makes me think it could be a reconditioned engine? I don't think they were ever red from the factory but I stand corrected. It is on 160K which makes me think this could be the case.

Secondly there is no engine number in the usual place for the petrol engine and I cant find one anywhere else, why would that be? Would a recon engine have a number? There is no engine number on the V5. I am assuming it is the 2.5 (this is what is listed on the V5.

Your thoughts would be appreciated.

Cheers

John
 
You own a landy...you will get wet driving them even on a sunny day.

my 2.5 was red block & direct from LR.
Number should be left hand front looking at the engine.
Might also be at the rear left side or on the right where series numbers are stamped, all pretty arbitrary.
 
Might also be at the rear left side or on the right where series numbers are stamped, all pretty arbitrary.
Thanks all for the replies, it seems then that the colour is standard I will have to do some more research on the engine number. I checked on the Glencoyne site and looked where he suggested it should be but it is blank. I have enclosed a few photos which might help.

I should really introduce myself it is a while since I have done any Landy spannering. The name is John I am near Malvern Worcs and have owned a few Land Rovers over the years including a Series 2 / Range Rover Classics and a Freelander. I fancied a new project after tinkering with classic bikes for a few years hence this 90 it is on the road and MOT'd just needs some fettling after the previous owner got fed up with it. He did a fair bit of work on it including new rear chassis, shocks / wheels and tyres & other bits & bobs. I will keep up the posts as there will no doubt be a few more queries!!

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