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:

Cars-Chassis number appears on plate attached to instrument panel visible through windshield.

Trucks-Chassis number stamped on right or left hand frame side member and on plate engine compartment of late models.

(1) MODEL YEAR IDENTIFICATION:

1986-90-10th character of V.I.N.

1990-L
1989-K
1988-J
1987-H
1986-G

1985-81-Cannot be determined from vehicle markings, except on emission label.

(2) ENGINE CODE LOCATIONS:

1990-86-4th character of V.I.N.

1985-82 Pickup-Left side of engine block.

310-Upper front engine of engine block.

1985-81 All other Models-Upper right side of engine block. May also appear on plate attached to left side of engine bulkhead or left front wheelhouse visible when hood is raised.

Fig. 1 Engine Identification:

(3) ENGINE CODE:

(4) ENGINE IDENTIFICATION: