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Engine number
Engine number
Engine number is formed by up to nine digits (alphanumerical). First part (at most 3 identification letters) represents the “engine identification letters”, the second part (6 digits) is the “serial number”. If more than 999,999 engines are manufactured under the same identification letters, the first digit of the 6-digit group is replaced by a letter.
   
Engine number (“identification letters” and “serial number”) are on the engine block, under the thermostatic valve body.
  R10-0007
Additionally, an adhesive is installed on upper part of mechanical distribution -arrow- with “engine identification letters” and “serial number”.
Engine identification letters are also indicated on vehicle data plate.
  N02-0241

Engine characteristics > < Technical data