bboylito

MODs Sorry if this is in the wrong place, I didnt know where it belonged

Well my question is how do you know if a motor is stolen. I want to buy an engine, the guy swears its legit, but since its not a shop i cant really get papers or a reciept.

I know how much i would hate it if someone stole my engine and then sold it, i would hope that the buyer would have the decency to make sure the motor was legit (even though the world doesnt work like that)

so basically is there anything i can do?????????

bboylito

also what is the deal with jdm motors???? will cops confiscate the car if the motor has an unreadible VIN????????

ABK

if there is no vin, or block # stamped anywhere don't buy it. Save yourself the problems.

kKdARIAN

ugh... if your going to buy a motor, make sure you get all the papers that go along with it' stating whom you purchased it from, dates, price VIN etc...

too many horror stories about stolen engines'

dantastic

the only thing you can do is run the serial # (under the engine code) by your local pd/ sheriffs/ state trooper (CHP in cali). they keep a database of stolen goods. if they say its not stolen, then they can't possibly get you for possesion of a stolen motor.

this was one of the main reasons why i bought my 2nd motor from a shop: i know its 100% legit. and i have a warranty! try http://www.hmotorsonline.com or http://www.attarco.com . great prices. it may cost a bit more at first, but you get piece of mind knowing that its legit.