I think that a factory rebuild or replacement engine will have a new serial number, which you can compare to the original vehicle data card. The EPC data card may or may not have been updated. The dealer may or may not have records, depending on if a dealer installed the engine. Bottom line is that the seller should have paperwork to show the installation, and if he doesn't then assume original engine and price accordingly. If seller is ignorant then you can try to pursue via dealer and EPC and maybe the original vehicle data card, if available.
I've also heard that a replacement engine (not a rebuild) will have a blank spot with no number. -Max -----Original Message----- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 1:00 PM To: Mercedes Subject: [MBZ] Rodbender question Is there a way to know if a rodbender has had the engine replaced? Is there a casting number or some other indicator that would indicate it has been done? Donald H Snook McDonald Tinker Law Firm (316) 263-5851 www.mtsqh.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
