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Authenticity reference

Engine and transaxle path

numbers matching · documented

Reference Details

Common issue
Engine swap, later V6 five-speed, altered induction, changed final drive, or current shifter represented as factory 1985 equipment · 1985 Pontiac Fiero
Confidence
documented · 1985 Pontiac Fiero
Correct value
VIN-code-R 2.5-liter four with Isuzu five-speed or permitted automatic, or VIN-code-9 2.8-liter V6 with Muncie four-speed or permitted automatic, reconciled to RPO, controls, cooling, exhaust, emissions, dates, and records · 1985 Pontiac Fiero
Where to check
VIN and RPO label, engine block and casting identifiers, induction, ignition, emissions label, transaxle case and stamps, clutch or selector, cooling system, exhaust, component dates, and records · 1985 Pontiac Fiero
Common issue
Engine swap, later five-speed conversion represented as an early factory installation, changed final drive, altered induction, or current shifter treated as delivery evidence · 1986 Pontiac Fiero
Confidence
documented · 1986 Pontiac Fiero
Correct value
VIN-code-R four or VIN-code-9 V6 reconciled to induction, RPOs, permitted automatic or manual transaxle, June running-change boundary, controls, cooling, exhaust, emissions, dates, and records · 1986 Pontiac Fiero
Where to check
VIN and service-parts label, engine block and castings, induction, emissions label, transaxle case and stamps, clutch or selector, cooling, exhaust, dates, and records · 1986 Pontiac Fiero

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