lazyjai123

how do identify the year of an engine ? is there a code stamped on the block ...if there is where is it located?

imported_dr.drew1987

its stamped on the front beside the headers, if the original, then check the vin # or internet info on the car. 96 civic, might be some kind of d series vtec.

imported_janz3n

do all honda engines hav ethe year stamped on the block? i guess that makes sense.. but ya if it is on the block its between the 3rd and 4th exhaust port. or 2nd and 3rd.. i forget. just look on the front of the engine lol

lazyjai123

so it'll be a code or it'll actually stamp the year of production?

imported_dr.drew1987

for example mine says D15B, type that into google and itll pop up my year of car.

imported_janz3n

actual year. well last 2 digits.. at least it does on my 89 dohc zc . might be different for newer engines.

imported_dr.drew1987

D = series of engine 15= 1.5L displacement

chris_si98

he said year of the engine.. not the code..

theres a date stamp on all heads. i believe its on the front passenger side. Look for it, you'll find it. There should be one on the block as well, not sure where though.

imported_dr.drew1987

woudnt the code give a rough estimate or no?like the d15b2 only came in few cars stock.

chris_si98

would give a rough estimate yes. But not the exact year.

imported_dr.drew1987

oh alright sorry about the mixup

luca

My 99 civic has a Year date on the driver side engine mount right near the power steering . It corresponds with the year of car I have but Im not sure if this will help you because it is not directly on the engine.

Nova_Dust

It is on the head, stamped in a circle, looks something like this:

9|8 3|7 ..... so year and month. As in which order, I forgot. But a Hynes or Helms should be able to identify those numbers for you.

lazyjai123

thx guys

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

production year is cast into the block/head, not stamped.