Engine Identification
NOTE:
For engine repair procedures not covered in this article, see ENGINE OVERHAUL PROCEDURES
article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is stamped on a metal plate located at upper left corner of instrument panel, near windshield. The eighth character of VIN identifies engine, and tenth character (L) identifies model year (1990). Engine model code and serial number are stamped on right side of cylinder block, near front. For specific location, refer to the MITSUBISHI INTRODUCTION article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section.
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODES
| Application | Engine Code | VIN Code | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse | ||||
| 1.8L 4-Cylinder | 4G37 | T | ||
| 2.0L 4-Cylinder | ||||
| DOHC Non-Turbo | 4G63 | R | ||
| DOHC Turbo | 4G63 | U | ||
| Galant (2.0L 4-Cyl.) | ||||
| DOHC Non-Turbo | 4G63 | R | ||
| SOHC Non-Turbo | 4G63 | V | ||
| Pickup (2.4L 4-Cyl.) | 4G64 | W | ||
| Van/Wagon (2.4L 4-Cyl.) | 4G64 | W | ||