Hello, I am about to do a rebuild of my engine but wanted to double check that it was the original before starting. The numbers tell me it is the original. However I know the letter in the stamp tells you where it was built. Can anyone tell me what an E stands for. I did some searching and couldn't find it. I am just curious. Here are my numbers

VIN 342670E195130

Engine stamp 30E195130

 

Well, they match allright.

The E is for Linden, NJ assembly plant, I believe. Surely yo have a chassis service manual by now, or access to one by joining WildAboutcCars... right?

 

no not yet but did get that info from another member. Thanks for the answer on the E.

Regarding the chassis service manual, I have a manual for a 77 cutlass would that work for the rebuild on a 1970? Or are there too many differences?

 

The basic engines are the same, for the most part (head bolts are different, probably a few other things), but why not just use the right manual?
I mean, it is free.

- Eric

 

10-4 on that, I didn't realize they were free. It would be awfully silly not to use the right one. Thanks

 

'Zac'ly.

 

http://wildaboutcarsonline.com/cgi-b...=9990286665833 Just join...you'll be fine.