Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 19:29:45 -0500 From: Four Weis <mweinopsamcom> Subject: Re: How do I tell the difference between the 8 valve and 16 valve engines
Look at the VIN - position 8 is engine type J= B201 8 valve D=B202 16 valve Look at the engine number 1st Position B=petrol 2-3 20 = 2 liter displacement 4 1=8 valve 2=16 valve 9 A=automatic M=Manual I had a 8 valve Classic 900 for 16 years. I wish I still had the car . . . "Jakobsen, HH" wrote: > Iím looking on a SAAB 900 non-turbo from 1988 for sale locally. Does anyone > know if the engines came with 16, 8 valves or both types that year? How do I > tell the difference between the two engines if they were produced at the > same time? > > (Bear in mind that I am an amateur) > > Thanks Hans