How can I tell if lets say the engine that Im purchasing from a friend of a friend is legit? Like is there a specific site someone can direct me to verify the vin? As well will the site all like demand I say whos selling me the engine if it does come up as stolen? Im just not down with stolen parts especially since if Id get caught with them theyd crush my car and thats just no beuno Thank you HT for your help

 

how well do you know this friend of a friend. is he pretty shady?

 

carfax the vin number and see what it says

 

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as in I have never met the guy he has a 98 JDM H22 for $600 has been compression tested and everything seems to be in order dont see anything major that seems to be a problem didnt overheat in the crx I didnt hear any knocking Im just worried why so cheap hence maybe stolen? oh well Imma go check carfax thanks

 

good luck with it

 

are you talking about the vin or seriel number they are 2 diffrent entities