BIGG_BOI

how would u know if a motor was stolen
and what would be the charge if u got caught with a stolen motor in ur car let me know thanks

imported_zc_hatch

run the #'s thru the DMV and if you get caught it will be taken away from you and you could be charged

shlammed

thats why i prefer buying a motor from someone with papers

Quick_CX

most motors don't have vin's on em anymore ...especially if its a stolen one...

Quick_CX

papers can be faked very easy

seanix

How do you know if the papers are faked? How do you tell. Just so people dont get burned with bad papers

imported_sketch

instinct my young padawan, use the force.

shlammed

how can u fake papers? just cuz u give me papers doesnt mean i wont check out the #'s first.

imported_mrchaos

where are the vins stamped on the motors?

slow_dx

The VIN is not stamped on the motor.
There is a block serial number stamped on a flat surface on the upper front of the motor.

This is a little inconvenient, because you can't just run a carfax on the motor yourself. You've got to call the police and ask them to verify the number for you.

imported_gatherer

Possesion of stolen goods is the charge you'd get nailed with...

spracingsports

if you got fake papers i doubt they wouldpunish you, they would most likely go after the one you bought it from, because for all you know its legit, youjust say he gave you these papers sayin it is legit and if they are fake or not, you should be good to go

90ls

number stamped on motor can only be matched by honda/acura only if you have the corresponding vin#

so in other words. a stolen motor is not traceable at all.

now keep in mind that the vin# can be located on the tranny, but thats usally a sticker you can remove.



so if your getting a good deal buy it.

imported_civic_fan

not true!!! there is a vin plate much like the one that is in the left bottom of your windshield....it is on the backside of the block near the oil filter...

El_LoCo

AHHHH but did u guys know............. i was cleaning my pistons today and i polished of this gunk located beside the 4th piston and what did i see!! a # stamped on the block!! To see this u have to pull off your head!

http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jaime_18_m/album?.dir=/1705&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/jaime_18_m/my_photos

imported_toyman29

big boys getting valuable info eh? o_0