Powertrain Management: Application and ID
To identify an engine by the manufacturer's code, follow the four steps designated by the numbered blocks.
VIN PLATE LOCATION:
Left side of instrument panel, visible through windshield.
(1) MODEL YEAR IDENTIFICATION:
10th character of VIN
1990 - L
1989 - K
1988 - J
1987 - H
1986 - G
1985 - F
1984 - E
1983 - D
1982 - C
1981 - B
NOTE: Air cooled vehicle type is first digit of chassis number.
(2) ENGINE CODE LOCATION:
Prefix to engine number:
Vanagon - Stamped on crankcase below crankcase breather.
All Other Engines - Stamped on side of engine block below number 2 and 3 spark/glow plugs.
Engine Code Identification:
(3) ENGINE CODE:
(4) ENGINE IDENTIFICATION: