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Engine: Application and ID


To identify an engine by the manufacturer's code, follow the four steps designated by the numbered blocks.

V.I.N. PLATE LOCATION:

Left side of hood support member. Also top left side of instrument panel.

(1) MODEL YEAR IDENTIFICATION:

10th character of V.I.N.
1990 - L
1989 - K
1988 - J
1987 - H
1986 - G

(2) ENGINE CODE LOCATION:

Integra, first five characters of engine number, located on flange under the distributor.

Legend, first five characters of engine number, located on timing chain cover below engine oil fill cap.



Fig. 4 Engine Identification - 1987:





(3) ENGINE CODE: In the "CODE" column, find the engine code determined in Step 2.

(4) ENGINE IDENTIFICATION: On the line where the engine code appears, read to the right to identify the engine.