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Engine Code Location

NOTE: For description of engine (RPO) code, see 2002 MODEL COVERAGE table.

LA1 & LG8

On left side of engine block, on engine-to-transmission mating flange, OR on top front of engine block, near timing chain housing. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Locating Engine Identification Number (LA1 & LG8)
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LS1, LS6 & L81

On left side of engine block, on engine-to-transmission mating flange. See Fig 2 or Fig 3 .

Fig 2: Locating Engine Identification Number (LS1 & LS6)
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Fig 3: Locating Engine Identification Number (L81)
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LD8 & L37

On right front side of engine block, on cam cover, OR on right front side of engine block, forward of transmission extension. See Fig 4 .

Fig 4: Locating Engine Identification Number (LD8 & L37)
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LD9, LN2, LN2/KL6 & L61

On left rear side of engine block. See Fig 5 or Fig 6 .

Fig 5: Locating Engine Identification Number (LD9)
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Fig 6: Locating Engine Identification Number (LN2, LN2/KL6 & L61)
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NOTE: Engine ID location illustration for engine codes LL0 & L24 is not available from manufacturer.

LL0 & L24
On left rear side of engine block.

LX5& L47

On right front side of engine block, near oil pan. See Fig 7 .

Fig 7: Locating Engine Identification Number (LX5 & L47)
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LV6

On right rear side of engine block. See Fig 8 .

Fig 8: Locating Engine Identification Number (LV6)
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L36 & L67

Right rear of engine, under exhaust manifold near bellhousing/engine mating surface. See Fig 9 .

Fig 9: Locating Engine Identification Number (L36 & L67)
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