Engine ID Information
To identify an engine by the manufacturer's code, follow the four steps designated by the numbered blocks.
V.I.N. PLATE LOCATION:
1983-81 Pickup-Attached to driver's door pillar.
1987-81 Land Cruiser-Under hood.
All Others-Attached to top of instrument panel visible through windshield.
(1) MODEL YEAR IDENTIFICATION:
10th character of V.I.N.
1990-L
1989-K
1988-J
1987-H
1986-G
1985-F
1984-E
1983-D
1982-C
1981-B
(2) ENGINE CODE LOCATION:
4230cc eng.-Prefix to engine number on right side of engine block.
All other engines-Prefix to engine number on left side of engine block.
Fig. 3 Engine Identification:
(3) ENGINE CODE:
(4) ENGINE IDENTIFICATION: