How do I check to see if an engine block isn't stolen?

[gnx7]

I'm looking to get my conversion smogged legally here in California and finally need to make sure the block in my car isn't hot. This is the first thing they check.

I don't buy stolen engines/parts... but I need to make sure I don't get into trouble if others did before I purchased them.

How do I go about checking the numbers on the block? Go to DMV and give them a list?

Thanks,

GNX7

 

[arista5]

i think the block only has the last 4 digits anyway..... tough to tell....

 

[GNSCOTT]

The Vin # is on the block in small type. You can run a carfax on it. I don't think its the whole vin, they leave off the part of the vin that every regal shares, so just fill in the blank w/ any other vin and it should work.

 

[tjthorson]

How do I check to see if an engine block isn't stolen?

Look under the heads and see if its still there.....

 

[GNX Guy]

This is possible, but you need to know what the check digit is

NICB may be able to assist.

Joe

Originally posted by GNSCOTT
The Vin # is on the block in small type. You can run a carfax on it. I don't think its the whole vin, they leave off the part of the vin that every regal shares, so just fill in the blank w/ any other vin and it should work.