HELP need location of engine # for E9

[jh_m5]

I need the location of the engine serial # for my 1973 CSL (E9). I am auctioning the car TOMORROW and need to authenticate the engine. ANY HELP would be appreciated!

JH

[Vroomer]

calm down. On my 2002, the VIN is on the steering column.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/vroomer/2002/VINSteeringColumn.jpg

the frame on a plate and this stamp:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/vroomer/2002/VINFrame.jpg

On the engine right in the middle of the of the engine bay. HARD to read. it's stamped on the engine itself, no plate... on a 2002 Tii (http://www.bmw2002faq.com/talkshop/forum/messages/61882.html), more on 2002 VINs (http://www.bmw2002faq.com/talkshop/forum/messages/89543.html), and from the original 1969 BMW 1600/2002 Owner's manual, page 6, Figure 2 "Engine No: on the rear lelft-hand side of the crankcase (looking forward)"

Hope this helps. I'm sure the 2002FAQ guys could help you out. A lot of them have classic Bimmers. ;)

~Vroomer