Engine Code

Engines are identified by a 3-letter code stamped on cylinder block next to vibration damper. If more than 999 999 engines were produced under the same code, first of six characters is replaced with a letter. For engine code location, see Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Locating Engine Identification Code (2.8L, Engine Code AES)

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