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They looked smooth and not oxidized like the rest of the aluminum. I can't look at it again but i'm pretty sure they looked grooved as well. (Far from home, again) It's a newer engine, 2007+ at least What if you bought the engine like so, without knowledge of said removal? I have a proof I bought the engine on eBay if that helps my case. Maybe the engine isn't stolen, it's just extremely weird that someone would grind off said engine serials. I tried to ask a friend who knows an officer if he knew anything about using acid to raise the serial so I could find out. The officer had no idea... I don't plan on ever living in California, so I could care less about complying with their trash laws. I'm keeping the car registered in Arizona. I'm just stationed there, so I may have to deal with CHP occasionally. Don't want my car getting impounded or crushed over it

so during the remanufactured process they grind down the blocks serials? I'm not trying to sell the car as a collectible or anything if I did, my plan is to put it in a 240SX. I'm just worried about the legality with the serials missing. I have a bill of sale, unfortunately I didn't know it was missing serials until I came back from deployment. I read online it was illegal to modify serial numbers, and police officers can run said numbers to determine if it's stolen. I'm stationed in California but the car would be registered in Arizona. I just don't want any trouble from Police Officers, specially CHP who have been known to pop hoods and take pictures.

Hi, Is there any legitimate reason why an engine blocks serials would be ground off? I'm worried about using the engine in my car out of fear the car would be crushed/impounded. Not sure when they check serials on an engine but I guess it's possible. I asked a friend of mine if his Police Officer friend knew anything about using acid to raise the serials temporary to find out for sure. He said he knew nothing about it, and I should be fine.. I have a bill of sale, proof that I did not steal this engine.. if it is stolen. Debating calling the Police Department and seeing the best course of action. I read online a guy said they sent an officer out to retrieve the serials for him. In the case it is stolen.. what happens? Thanks