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Engine Identification

DISPLACEMENT 2.3Liter (2320 cc or 141 cu.in.)

CYLINDERS Inline 4

ENGINE VIN [1] 88

ENGINE DESIGNATION B230F

MARKET CERTIFICATIONS [2]
FEDERAL 30
CALIFORNIA 31
CANADA 39

FUEL SYSTEM
EXCEPT FEDERAL 740 GLE (M/T) AND 740 GLE WAGON LH2.4-Jetronic (Bosch)
FEDERAL 740 GLE (M/T) AND 740 GLE WAGON Regina (Bendix)

IGNITION SYSTEM [3]
EXCEPT FEDERAL 740 GLE (M/T) AND 740 GLE WAGON EZ116K (Bosch)
FEDERAL 740 GLE (M/T) AND 740 GLE WAGON Rex I (Bendix)

COMPUTER SYSTEM
EXCEPT FEDERAL 740 GLE (M/T) AND 740 GLE WAGON LH/EZK-Control (Bosch)
FEDERAL 740 GLE (M/T) AND 740 GLE WAGON Regina/Rex (Bendix)

[1] The sixth and seventh digit of the VIN denotes the engine code.
[2] The number is stamped into the "vehicle identification plate" located on the passenger side of engine compartment cross member. It is the top number in the second column.
[3] Fully electronic ignition with knock control.