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

 

I thought a few photos might help

 

2.25 petrol (gas) engine, naturally aspirated?

Edit: also, my block is red, and pretty much any pictures l've seen of 83/92ish year model 90/110/Defender have had the same colored block.

 

Hi Deputy
Thanks for the reply, I have done some more digging and it seems that as you say the red colour is standard, I have also found the engine number now and it checks out as the correct 2.5 petrol engine for the vehicle, So that's one little query sorted and on to the next soon ( replacing fuel tank!!!)

Cheers John