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Engine: Application and ID

Engine Identification





The Vehicle Identification Number - VIN derivative (1) for 3100 LG8 and 3400 LA1 is stamped or laser etched on the left side rear of the engine block. The Vehicle Identification Number- VIN derivative is nine digits long and can be used to determine if a vehicle contains the original engine.
^ The first digit identifies the division.
^ The second digit identifies the model year.
^ The third digit identifies the assembly plant.
^ The fourth through ninth digits are the last six digits of the Vehicle Identification Number - VIN.