Engine REPLACEMENT "VIN L"

[joesigler]

I have a 1995 Buick with a "VIN L" 3800 V6.
The Salvage Yard gave me a 1994 "VIN L" 3800 V6 to replace it.

The one in my car as a "OIL LEVEL" sensor in side of Oil pan.
The Salvage 1994 engine dosen't have this and I was thinking about changing out the pan when I swap engines so the salvage one has sensor.

Will this work?
Is there any type of stamping on Engine block to know correct replacement?

Is there a Cross reference between engines. It is my understanding that the VIN "L" engine in my 1995 Buick LaSaber was mfg from 1993 through 1995.

Thanks
Joe

[buickmastermind]

The pan should be swappable. Same engine code, same engine, with minor changes that won't effect it's swappability.

[pirho451]

Yep, the engine is the same... The sensor is for the models that have a gauge for the oil instead of just the warning light. It's no problem to swap out that oil pan.