FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
Courtesy of Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Engine: Application and ID






Engine Number

The engine number ("engine code" and "serial number") is located on the left front side under the high pressure pump toothed belt - arrow -.






In addition, a sticker with the "engine code" and "serial number" is affixed to the intake manifold.

The engine code is also included on the vehicle data label.

Vehicles with Four Digit Engine Codes

Four digit engine codes beginning with the letter "C" are used. The first three digits describe the mechanical structure of the engine and are still stamped on the engine, as before. The fourth digit describes the engine output and torque and depends on the Engine Control Module (ECM). The four digit engine code is on the type plate, the vehicle data label and the ECM.

Vehicles for some countries do not have a type plate. Installed locations for the vehicle data label and the type plate.