(10-18-2020, 07:47 PM)fixkick Wrote: [quote='lasthunt' pid='13434' dateline='1602983898']sure, the FSM covers that in chapter 0, both trackers and sidekicks and vitara's
hi guys first post , i bought a samurai with a 1.6 8v conversion and first off is there a way for me to tell what year and model of truck the engine may be out of ?
factory (real) service manuals.
the engine has serial number on all USA market cars, in the left lower bell mount, (left means driver seated left seat)
like this G16x123456 (photos below and x=1999
x is year. same coding rules as the USA VIN code for year, body. (USA, rules, outside USA NOT THE SAME at aLL)
The 5speed box top bell flange at the very top has same code, with letter there for year.
I have fixkick.com page for that called TAG
engine: 8v is 89 to 95 and 8v banned in USA after, (EPA laws and Calif carb )
https://fixkick.com/specs/Body-TAGS/my-m...rial1w.jpg
codes (VIN 10 and engine any 5sp box)
https://fixkick.com/specs/VIN-motor-deco...nginecodes
5sp
The year code is stamped, on the top leading edge of main case. (same code as VIN year and engine year code!) USA rules.
cheers to you and good luck on your frankenSammy
[ I have attached pics for reference.Is it a fairly straightforward job to swap out the intake and tbi for a later year model? will my wiring harness and ecm be compatible?