M20 engine code/number location

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angoose
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Sun Nov 17, 2019 7:14 pm

Hi,

Can someone show me where the engine code/number are located on the 1985 M20 engine block and head. A clear photo or diagram of location would be great so I know where to look.

Many thanks
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Sun Nov 17, 2019 7:25 pm

no picture sorry but the engine number will be on a flat surface near the bottom of the block on the left side near the engine mount.
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Sun Nov 17, 2019 8:13 pm

Thanks steve_k. will that be where is find the the information on size of the engine too?
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Sun Nov 17, 2019 10:12 pm

angoose wrote:
Sun Nov 17, 2019 8:13 pm
Thanks steve_k. will that be where is find the the information on size of the engine too?
From what I can remember you'll be able to decipher the engine size from the number.

I think its covered in the wiki.
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Sun Nov 17, 2019 10:16 pm

First two numbers are the engine size in decilitres. If the engine number starts with 25 then it's 2500cc (approx.)
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Mon Nov 18, 2019 5:45 am

Great. Thanks to both of you
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