Engine Code Identification
To identify an engine by the manufacturer's code, follow the four steps designated by the numbered blocks.
VIN PLATE LOCATION:
On left front pillar post visible through windshield.
(1) MODEL YEAR IDENTIFICATION:
Seventh character of VIN., first character of emissions control label.
1990 - L
1989 - K
1988 - J
1987 - H
1986 - G
1985 - F
1984 - E
1983 - D
1982 - C
1981 - B
(2) ENGINE CODE LOCATION:
First 6 characters of engine number on plate attached to upper left side of engine block of 4-, 5- and pre-1986 6-cylinder engines. 1986-90 6-cylinder on right side of engine block next to engine mount. 8-cylinder engines on top of crankcase behind the left cylinder head.
Engine Code Identification:
(3) ENGINE CODE:
(4) ENGINE IDENTIFICATION: