Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2004 20:18:55 +1200 From: Richard Sutherland-Smith <richardDOTssnospamr.net.nz> Subject: Re: HPT Engine, How do I tell?
In message <2920-2200443215198480nospam69.mail2web.com> "djtaylornospammainname.co.uk" <djtaylornospammainname.co.uk> wrote: > Still doesn't answer the question. The VIN plate is attached to the car, > what if the engine has been changed? That was the original question (not > mine by the way) so please reply to newsgroup. > > David. > From 9000 Quick Ref. Parts Manual ENGINE Numbers 1990> (NB NOT VIN numbers) Number Position. 1 B=Petrol 2/3 20=2L 23=2.3L 30=3L 4 Cylinder Head 2=Twin Cam 4=Twin Cam + 2 Balance Shafts 8=6 Cylinder 5 I=Injection E=LPT L=Normal Turbo R=High Pressure Turbo 6 =Emission Control Level??? 7 A=Auto M=Manual 8/9 =Varient 10 =year L=90 M=91 N=92 P=93 R=94 S=95 T=96 rest = serial number -- REPLACE "DOT" WITH . TO REPLY Richard & Mary Sutherland-Smith 19 Webb Road, Wanganui New Zealand