1985 90 petrol engine ID

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

Pic needed I think.

tottot said:

Pic needed I think.

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Thanks for that tottot will get a couple posted once its stopped raining!

johnmm51 said:

Thanks for that tottot will get a couple posted once its stopped raining!

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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.

Hicap phill said:

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.

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Might also be at the rear left side or on the right where series numbers are stamped, all pretty arbitrary.

Rodeo Joe said:

Might also be at the rear left side or on the right where series numbers are stamped, all pretty arbitrary.

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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!!

Cheers John

number should be on cam gallery as in pic 7 or behind same place behind dizzy

Ok cheers will check

johnmm51 said:

Ok cheers will check

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Thanks guys - found it! Exactly where you said and its a 17H which does ID it as the correct 2.5 engine. Watch out for the next exciting installment on fuel tank replacement!! Who needs Netflix!!

Cheers John