C32 engine name plate.

[marty359]

Hi, This afternoon i put a deposit down on a C32 estate, 2001 with 50k and full dealer history. Ive looked at a few over the months but this one is by far the cleanest of them all but one thing is bothering me Ive just noticed from looking at a pic that the engine doesnt have the makers nameplate !

worrying stuff or genuine reason behind it ?

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

No, that's normal for a 2001 model.

IIRC the plate only appeared on 2003 model year cars, so you should see it on late 2002 registered cars.

Looking forward to seeing the photos.

 

[blackscooby]

My 02 doesn't have a name plate.. (I wanted one but got over it quickly !)

 

[marty359]

Thanks guys but thats now the least of my problems. I picked the car up at 11am and after 4 hours of being pushed back into the seat with a big smile on my face it lost most of its power above 60mph and would not kick down above 60mph . It was acting like it was hitting a limiter and would not rev freely.

Thank god i got it from a dealer with a warranty, its going in in the morning.

 

[Howard]

It sounds like it has gone into 'Limp Home' mode .... maybe the MAS ...

You could always make a plate for it yourself with a Dremel and a piece of brass ....

Just kidding , good luck getting it sorted !

H

 

[KillerHERTZ]

Theres nearly always OEM plates on ebay.de, they go for huge amounts though!

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Sounds like the intercooler pump has gone - it's only a matter of time on a C32 - once it's done, then you have another 40,000 miles or so until the next time it needs replacing.

PS No MAS/MAF on the C32 - uses an air pressure sensor instead.