Urgent help - what engine have I got ?

[phildow]

Hi I need some urgent help. I have an L reg Minibus but it has had a different engine put in. When I had problems with the thermostat I ordered a new one quoting the registration number, I thought it was strange that the gasket was the wrong size and the thermostat was a tight fit. I think it is the wrong thermostat. The one i need fits into a housing which you need awrench too remove. Anyone have any ideas what the engine model is, how I can find out (is there a number anywhere on the engine ????

2nd problem is that the engine is running hot, not overheating (maybe because of the thermostat problem) but the I noticed the fan is not working. How can I test it and fix it ??

[barabas]

Post a pic or 2 of your engine, someone on here will identify it..

[phildow]

Hi, will do although the van is 30 miles away, should it have an engine number somewhere, if so where ?? PS thanks for the reply ??

[GBBiker]

should it have an engine number somewhere, if so where ??

That all depends on what engine is fitted I'm afraid

[jay]

all diesels engines of 2500cc have the engine number on the ledge just above the sump on nearside front corner...sounds like you have a banana type engine fitted(does it have silver inlet manifold that goes over the engine??

[GBBiker]

So we're assuming it's diesel then?

If so, all N/A Di stats are the same. Turbo Di stats are all the same.

[jay]

yep as petrol will have bolt on thermostat housing..Later DI have the screw in housing which is black and across the engine at the front