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Engine Code Identification


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 instrument panel, visible through windshield; also under hood on engine bulkhead.

(1) MODEL YEAR IDENTIFICATION:

10th character of V.I.N.

1990-L
1989-K
1988-J
1987-H
1986-G
1985-F
1984-E
1983-D
1982-C
1981-B

(2) ENGINE CODE LOCATION:

3-cyl.: On top of crankcase, flywheel end. 4-cyl. & 6-cyl.: On right side of crankcase, front of vehicle.



Fig. 8 Engine Identification:





(3) ENGINE CODE:

(4) ENGINE IDENTIFICATION: