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Identification Number Locations




Engine number

KV6 engine serial number is stamped on the rear LH side of the LH cylinder block.


KV6 Engines:






Manual gearbox number
PG1 gearbox serial number is provided on a barcode label attached to the front face of the clutch housing.


PG1 Gearbox:






Getrag gearbox serial number is provided on an adhesive barcode label attached to the gearbox casting.


Getrag Gearbox:






Automatic Gearbox Number
The JATCO automatic gearbox serial number is stamped on the upper RH side of the gearbox casing.


JATCO Automatic Gearbox:






IRD unit
The IRD unit serial number is provided as a barcode on an adhesive label applied to the IRD casing.


IRD Unit: