[20swrt]

Ok, Iv'e searched, tried. Mostly I get pointed to this very good web site.

Mercedes-Benz Club Russia | Mercedes-Benz / VIN

But, Im not sure if my used car still has the original 603.960 diesel engine.. So is there any way I can confirm the data i get from the above web site is correct with what i have. Thanks in advance.

 

[20swrt]

Bump...anyone....perhaps from other MB engines ?

 

[bgoin]

My 1992 Owners Manual for a 190E has pictures which point to the location of the engine numbers for the 2.3 and 2.6 engines (both are different), maybe your Owner Manual has the same thing?

 

[augapfel]

On the M103 engine the numbers are stamped onto a machined pad on the right side of the block, just aft and a bit below the alternator mounting bracket.

http://bos-engel.com/benz/engnums.jpg

 

[20swrt]

Thanks for your replies. I will check the engine block near the starter.

The manual is not very clear. It specifies it as under the hood above the turbo - but i dont see any in that vicinity. Most of the engine is covered by the trap oxidizer.

 

[Jayare]

Just curious... what is going on with your car that requires you have the engine serial number?

Good Luck,

Jayare

 

[20swrt]

Just curious... what is going on with your car that requires you have the engine serial number?

Good Luck,

Jayare

I wanted to buy a poly-v belt tensioner but I was getting conflicting results from the web as to what kind should I order. There are 3 kinds available and I wanted to make sure. The lifting holes on my cyl head looks like its been "lifted" before so i was suspecting my engine was replaced at one point.

Secondly, I wanted to have my trap oxidizer removed. I wanted to find out what my chances are to have the dealer do this work under warranty.