V.I.N. and Engine Code Identification
To identify an engine by the manufacturer's code, follow the four steps designated by the numbered blocks.
VIN PLATE LOCATION:
Driver's side windshield pillar, visible through windshield.
(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.
4-cyl. - 1988-90: Passenger's side of engine block, next to clutch housing. 1981-87: Driver's side of crankcase, next to clutch housing.
6-cyl. - Passenger's side of crankcase, next to fan housing.
8-cyl. - Top of front crankcase reinforcing rib.