Engine Code Identification
To identify an engine by the manufacturer's code, follow the four steps designated by the numbered blocks.
VIN PLATE LOCATION:
Top of instrument panel or windshield pillar visible through windshield on driver's side.
(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
(2) ENGINE CODE LOCATION:
Prefix to engine number, stamped on the engine block below the spark or glow plugs.
Engine Identification:
(3) ENGINE CODE:
(4) ENGINE IDENTIFICATION: