Engine Identification
Engine is identified by eighth character of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). VIN is stamped on a metal plate on the top left end of the instrument panel, near windshield. See ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODES table.
Engine can also be identified by engine identification (ID) number. Number is stamped on front of cylinder block, immediately forward of right cylinder head or on left side of cylinder block, on engine-to-transmission mating flange.
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODES
| Engine | (1) VIN Code | Engine ID | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L | |||||
| SFI | W | L35 | |||
| SFI | X | LF6 | |||
| 5.0L SFI | M | L30 | |||
| 5.7L SFI | R | L31 | |||
| 7.4L SFI | J | L29 | |||
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NOTE:
In this article, references to Express and Savana also apply to 1998 G-Van.