Is this a 4cyl?
Just had a look at a vk commodore running a 308, but upon looking at the engine id plates the code says L16.
As far as i know L20 = 6cyl and L31/32 = v8
NB* tried searching for L16 but found nothing
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Matt
Engine code L16
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Posted 06 October 2006 - 02:39 PM
L16 is the 186 i think? L20 is 202...
The 4 cylinders were only in VC-VH
The 4 cylinders were only in VC-VH
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Posted 06 October 2006 - 02:55 PM
vk also came out with eng L18 which is the 1.9ltr L4 (4cyl)
But i cant find anything on a L16.... thinking they could be dodgy tags, but they looked like they were old and hadn't been tampered with
But i cant find anything on a L16.... thinking they could be dodgy tags, but they looked like they were old and hadn't been tampered with
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Posted 06 October 2006 - 03:09 PM
Hi Matt.
The PO code L16 refers to the 1900 Opel 4 Cyl (LH/LX/UC) & also the 1.6 Carby 4 cyl in the early Camiras. Obviously it's neither of those, but it could be a badly stamped L18, which refers to the 1.9 4 Holden (Starfire type) 4 Cyl engine. These were used in VC & VH in Australia, but also VK in New Zealand. So it's either a New Zealand 4 Cyl VK, a totally incorrect stamping or a body plate off another car.
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The PO code L16 refers to the 1900 Opel 4 Cyl (LH/LX/UC) & also the 1.6 Carby 4 cyl in the early Camiras. Obviously it's neither of those, but it could be a badly stamped L18, which refers to the 1.9 4 Holden (Starfire type) 4 Cyl engine. These were used in VC & VH in Australia, but also VK in New Zealand. So it's either a New Zealand 4 Cyl VK, a totally incorrect stamping or a body plate off another car.
Dr Terry.
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Posted 06 October 2006 - 03:33 PM
Hmmmmm i was so sure vk's never had the 4 banger hey
In Australian anyway...
In Australian anyway...
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Posted 06 October 2006 - 04:07 PM
Hi Guys.
JBM said "L16 could be the injected 202?"
No, the PO number for the 3.3 EFI 6 cyl is LL9. One thing I didn't think of is the the option number for the carby 3.3 6 cyl is L14. Could it be L14 badly stamped ?
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JBM said "L16 could be the injected 202?"
No, the PO number for the 3.3 EFI 6 cyl is LL9. One thing I didn't think of is the the option number for the carby 3.3 6 cyl is L14. Could it be L14 badly stamped ?
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Posted 06 October 2006 - 04:28 PM
Nah, it was a definate L16 which was clear as (i thought this was weird it being so profound)
Was offered a VK 202 with it (complete car) but just thinking it isnt exactly ......... all legal
Was offered a VK 202 with it (complete car) but just thinking it isnt exactly ......... all legal
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Posted 06 October 2006 - 04:34 PM
I must be wrong but I always thought L16 was 4 cylinder Sunbird but I have no idea about Commodore numbers.
Am I wrong about L16 being 4cyl sunbird?
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Am I wrong about L16 being 4cyl sunbird?
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Posted 06 October 2006 - 06:00 PM
Herne, My car was previously a sunbird and yes it was the L16 which was the opel 4 banger.
Edit: It may be possible that there is some overlap between engine codes.
I have a Uc here with the L18 tag prefix which is also in the Vk.
Edit: It may be possible that there is some overlap between engine codes.
I have a Uc here with the L18 tag prefix which is also in the Vk.
Edited by ChiaLX, 06 October 2006 - 06:02 PM.
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Posted 06 October 2006 - 06:41 PM
Hi Herne.
With Torana 1900 & Sunbirds it's L16 for the Opel motor & L18 for the Starfire 4.
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With Torana 1900 & Sunbirds it's L16 for the Opel motor & L18 for the Starfire 4.
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Posted 06 October 2006 - 06:58 PM
Hi guys, thanks for clearing that up a bit for me 
Cheers
Herne
Cheers
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Posted 06 October 2006 - 09:38 PM
The VIN engine code for the 202 EFI is "K", "L" for the carby 202 and "Y", why exactly, for the 1.9 4 cylinder.
James
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Posted 07 October 2006 - 07:31 AM
Hi JBM.
Once again this depends on the model series concerned.
The 'Y' VIN code letter is for the Opel 1900 4 cyl used in LH/LX/UC, whereas 'N' is the VIN code letter for the Starfire 1.9 4 cyl in UC/VC/VH & export VK.
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Once again this depends on the model series concerned.
The 'Y' VIN code letter is for the Opel 1900 4 cyl used in LH/LX/UC, whereas 'N' is the VIN code letter for the Starfire 1.9 4 cyl in UC/VC/VH & export VK.
Dr Terry
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Posted 07 October 2006 - 09:10 PM
Thanks Dr T, I only had the "Y" code for a 1.9 l 4 cyl and not which one it was, you learn something new everyday!
BTW is the Opel motor used in th LH-LX-UC the same as the one used in the HB, LC, LJ and TA?
James
BTW is the Opel motor used in th LH-LX-UC the same as the one used in the HB, LC, LJ and TA?
James
Edited by JBM, 07 October 2006 - 09:16 PM.
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