Finding the year of an engine.

I was wondering is there anyway besides taking my car to the dealer to find out what year my engine is? I bought my car used and some friends have said the motor looks newer than the year of the car. Any help would be appreciated.

i believe there should be a stamp on the block...somewhere, like a little clock dial, one having the day, month, and year... tho i could be wrong, but i know thats how they normally do it.

Originally posted by civic2216
I was wondering is there anyway besides taking my car to the dealer to find out what year my engine is? I bought my car used and some friends have said the motor looks newer than the year of the car. Any help would be appreciated.

maybe it was cleaned before you bought it? my dad's '88 civic looks like it has a D16z6 engine without the VTEC logo thingy... but really...it's a D15:finger:

Originally posted by GSteg


maybe it was cleaned before you bought it? my dad's '88 civic looks like it has a D16z6 engine without the VTEC logo thingy... but really...it's a D15:finger:

My D16y8 doesnt have the VTEC logo :bloated: :finger:

I know that it is a D16Z6 Vtec engine.. Just curious as to how old the engine actually is... Whether the odometer is right or not... Thanks.

Originally posted by civic2216
I know that it is a D16Z6 Vtec engine.. Just curious as to how old the engine actually is... Whether the odometer is right or not... Thanks.

run a carfax

Originally posted by iLLuCiv99
My D16y8 doesnt have the VTEC logo

Neither does mine... what gives?? Damn my boring looking SOHC head...

Originally posted by luti


Neither does mine... what gives?? Damn my boring looking SOHC head...

Thats what I'm saying! Lets get...

SOHC VTEC stickers! lmfao j/k :bloated: Thats just ghey! :o