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Engine Identification

Fig 1: VIN Locations

G01660260

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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Derivative is located on the left side rear of the engine block (1) or on the right side rear (2) and typically is a nine digit number stamped or laser etched onto the engine at the vehicle assembly plant.
- The first digit identifies the division.
- The second digit identifies the model year.
- The third digit identifies the assembly plant.
- The fourth through ninth digits are the last six digits of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Fig 2: Engine Identification (Tonawanda)
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Engines built at the Tonawanda engine plant have the engine identification number located at the right front top of the engine block.
- The first digit (1) is the source code.
- The second and third digits (2) are the month of build.
- The forth and fifth digits (3) are the date of build.
- The sixth, seventh, and eighth digits (4) are the broadcast code.
Fig 3: Engine Identification (Romulus)
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Engines built at the Romulus engine plant have the engine identification number located at the right front top of the engine block.
- The first digit (1) is the source code.
- The second and third digits (2) are the month of build.
- The fourth digit (3) is the hour of the build.
- The fifth and sixth digits (4) are the date of build.
- The seventh, eighth, and ninth digits (5) are the broadcast code.