Is a '98 W-body L67 short block a direct fit to an '03 H-body L67? I've a '98 W-body short block with maybe 30K and my '03 H-body has developed a bit of a knock.
Is there a derivative of the VIN stamped into these blocks for ID purposes? That interests me considerably. If there is then it's likely that a CarFax type report might indicate mileage at "salvage" of the '98 W-body short block that I have. It should be easy enough to create a valid VIN from the stamped derivative if there is one.
Short block "interchange"
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Re: Short block "interchange"
Blocks are the same. No VIN markings at all. The only identification are some stickers behind the AC compressor bracket and the front valve cover.
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Re: Short block "interchange"
That's what I needed to know and it's what I thought but I was hoping that I had overlooked the possibility of the VIN derivative somewhere on the block!harofreak00 wrote:Blocks are the same. No VIN markings at all. The only identification are some stickers behind the AC compressor bracket and the front valve cover.