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Engine VIN Code Identification

V.I.N. PLATE LOCATION:




MODEL YEAR AND ENGINE IDENTIFICATION:





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

1 - MODEL YEAR IDENTIFICATION: Refer to illustrations of the Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.). The year is indicated by a code letter.


2 - ENGINE CODE LOCATION: Refer to V.I.N. plate illustration. The engine code is indicated as a letter or number.



ENGINE IDENTIFICATION 1984:





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.