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Authenticity reference

Engine and transmission partial VIN format

numbers matching · reported

Reference Details

Common issue
A replacement or restamped drivetrain whose partial VIN does not align with the car's VIN sequence.
Confidence
reported
Correct value
The engine and transmission are reported as stamped with the last eight VIN digits rather than the full VIN; V8 engine VIN stamping is reported on the passenger side of the block, low near the front.
Where to check
Engine block and transmission case; for V8 engine stamping, passenger side of block low near the front.

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