Hi Bill, The engine number is located on the raised square pad cast into the
block on the r/h side of the car and to the rear of the drain tap. The
octagonal plate is fixed by just one screw in its centre. If the plate is
missing the number should also be stamped on that cast pad. If there is no
number on the block then you will need to explore whether it is the correct
block or whether it is an XPAG type block from something like a Wolsley 444
or similar, the blocks are almost the same except for the oil dipstick hole,
but even these can be repositioned. New engine plates are available.
Hope this helps
David Tinker
51 TD
54 TF
E type ser1
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Loubiere" <loubiere@earthlink.net>
To: <mg-t@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2000 1:20 PM
Subject: MGTD Engine Number
> I am considering buying a MGTD and need some help on understanding the
> location of the engine number.
>
> I have found the car and engine number on the plate on the firewall. What
I
> do not understand is how to check the number on the engine to determine if
> they match.
>
> The fire wall number is XPAG TD2 20---.
>
> A number on the engine head is REF118. There may be a number on what
looks
> like a flat part of the block (right side). There is a screw in the
middle
> of that flat section buy no plate.
>
> Where should the engine number be located?
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Bill Loubiere
>
>
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