996 Engine Mystery

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09-27-2015, 10:12 PM

#31

fpb111

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Originally Posted by Byprodriver

Whoever installed that engine properly stamped the vin# after the engine type.

see post 3 here.
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w = 1998
x = 99
y = 2000
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 = MY 2001 - 2005

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09-28-2015, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ltusler

Must be hand built. Most engines are machine stamped with dots.

That's when it is assigned to a car on the assembly line.

When it's done in the field it's most likely done with stamps.

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