engine code location (on block) - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

fleetwood dicki · 01-31-2005, 03:19 PM

so im new to the toyata world, more of a vw guy....anyways i got a 91 corolla (first ever) 4dr with a twin cam engine. the engine is from either a corolla gts or a celica but a cant find info as to the engine code location on the block. i looked around and found nothing but oilly grime. what i need to is order some parts to repair a dead headgasket. id also like to know some basic specs for a comp test. maybe horse power ratings ect but i can look that up after i know what engine ive got.

Ukrainian102 · 01-31-2005, 06:48 PM

Well, usually you can tell what engine by the trim. What trim do you have?

I might be mistaken, but I think the code is supposed to be on the left side near the bottom of the block. Not sure on that though. And also I think it's written on one of those stickers in the driver's doorjamb.

fleetwood dicki · 01-31-2005, 07:46 PM

errr, the door jam will only tell what engine WAS in the car. i need to find the stamp on the block. the engine has been changed from stock...anyone?

fredk · 01-31-2005, 09:55 PM

put a pic of the motor on here

Ukrainian102 · 01-31-2005, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by fleetwood dicki

errr, the door jam will only tell what engine WAS in the car. i need to find the stamp on the block. the engine has been changed from stock...anyone?

Yeah, in that case a pic would definitely help.

fleetwood dicki · 02-01-2005, 12:37 PM

i dont have a camera.....all cars have a stamp on the block, doesnt anyone know where this could be?

id also like to know what the firing order is....i assume 1,3,4,2. ???

Flashmn · 02-01-2005, 12:44 PM

i need to find the stamp on the block. the engine has been changed from stock...anyone? <- right of the engine block, near the distributor, facing the radiator.

fleetwood dicki · 02-01-2005, 01:18 PM

cool.....okay it says 4a fe. what about timing marks? i see on the cam gear a dot and a line. where should they line up?i figuew on top of the valve cover to gasket surface on the front of the engine. also, what the rotor postion for #one cylinder.

fredk · 02-01-2005, 05:15 PM

just put the mark on the crank pulley on the o mark or just get the piston all the way up

fleetwood dicki · 02-02-2005, 03:05 PM

omg, whats with this forum. i was asking about the cam timing not the crank timing.this is most likly my problem but i dont know if im out one tooth or like 30 deg.
and also, doesnt anyone know what the firing order is? 1,3,4,2?

thankyou

Flashmn · 02-02-2005, 04:22 PM

Just put everything to TDC and then time it from there.