vehicle VIN vs. Engine VIN
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Racer
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vehicle VIN vs. Engine VIN
I found the VIN on the block, but it is only a 8-digit # compared to the VIN on the car-17 digits.
I am trying to determine if the engine has been replaced. Im I in the right spot? :confused:
I am trying to determine if the engine has been replaced. Im I in the right spot? :confused:
Melting Slicks
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Re: vehicle VIN vs. Engine VIN (96redvette)
II don't have a 96 manual so 'm looking at a 95 Helms manual.
The engine is stamped with a partial vehicle identification number. The
stamping contains nine positions.
Position 1-9
1=Chevrolet
2=model year s=1995
5=Bowling Green
4-9 represent the assembly plant sequential number for the vehicle. Which should match the last 6 digits of your vin #.
The engine is stamped with a partial vehicle identification number. The
stamping contains nine positions.
Position 1-9
1=Chevrolet
2=model year s=1995
5=Bowling Green
4-9 represent the assembly plant sequential number for the vehicle. Which should match the last 6 digits of your vin #.
Melting Slicks
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Re: vehicle VIN vs. Engine VIN (96redvette)
The 'matching numbers' number is on the driverside rear an the same level as the cylinder head deck. It that matches the end of your VIN...you have a winner.
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Racer
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From: Washington PA
Re: vehicle VIN vs. Engine VIN (96redvette)
Maybe I'm reading a different #. The one I have is located on where the waterpump mounts to the block.
Vehicle VIN =1G1YY22POT5120284
Block VIN =VO613ZZA
Is this right???
Vehicle VIN =1G1YY22POT5120284
Block VIN =VO613ZZA
Is this right???
Melting Slicks
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Re: vehicle VIN vs. Engine VIN (scorp508)
Negative Scorp.
LT1's (atleast 95 and 96-my personal experience) are not on the pad in front of the passenger cylinder head. That pad shows what the engine was built for-ie LT4 application for a Corvette.
The pad to the rear and down from the driverside cylinder head (on the extreme rear of the engine block-still readable when engine is in car) will have the VIN stamping.
:)
LT1's (atleast 95 and 96-my personal experience) are not on the pad in front of the passenger cylinder head. That pad shows what the engine was built for-ie LT4 application for a Corvette.
The pad to the rear and down from the driverside cylinder head (on the extreme rear of the engine block-still readable when engine is in car) will have the VIN stamping.
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Racer
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From: Washington PA
Re: vehicle VIN vs. Engine VIN (96redvette)
Thanks guys, I'll look tomorrow and see if I can find anything else.
Does anybody know what that number is that I found. I am assuming that I have the standard LT1.
Does anybody know what that number is that I found. I am assuming that I have the standard LT1.
Melting Slicks
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Re: vehicle VIN vs. Engine VIN (96redvette)
I show ZXA is for an LT1 in 96 for the Corvette. This is from the Corvette black book.
I assume you are asking if you have an LT4...well from the factory it had to have a manual trans.
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I assume you are asking if you have an LT4...well from the factory it had to have a manual trans.
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Racer
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Re: vehicle VIN vs. Engine VIN (96redvette)
I looked for the VIN on the rear pass. side of the engine. I can't see anything. I even used an adjustabel mirror.
I was looking down onto the engine to find it, I can't come up with anything. SHould I be underneatht the car?
I was looking down onto the engine to find it, I can't come up with anything. SHould I be underneatht the car?
Melting Slicks
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Re: vehicle VIN vs. Engine VIN (96redvette)
I don't think you will find anything on the PASSENGER side of the engine...
It is on the driverside of the engine...or left side from the driver seat...
:confused:
It is on the driverside of the engine...or left side from the driver seat...
:confused:
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Racer
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Re: vehicle VIN vs. Engine VIN (96redvette)
I'm sorry, I could of sworn that your reply said Passanger side. Now after actually reading it, you did say drivers side. I will check there. Thanks for your help and sorry for being a dumb %!$
Melting Slicks
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Re: vehicle VIN vs. Engine VIN (96redvette)
No Worries!
:)
I had just thought I was clear...
One can try a search as well as I have posted on this before...it doesn't always work though either.
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I had just thought I was clear...
One can try a search as well as I have posted on this before...it doesn't always work though either.
:)