2.5L Engine - VIN P: Overview Dodge Dakota II

ENGINE IDENTIFICATION

Engine can be identified by eighth character of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is stamped on a plate attached to top left corner of instrument panel.

Engine code is on a machined surface on right side of cylinder block between cylinders No. 3 and 4. This code may be required when ordering replacement parts.

ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODE

Some engines are manufactured with oversize or undersize components. These engines are identified by a letter code stamped on oil filter boss near distributor. Letters are decoded as follows

1. "B" indicates all cylinder bores .010" (.25 mm) oversize.
2. "C" indicates all camshaft bearing bores .010" (.25 mm) oversize.
3. "M" indicates all main bearing journals .010" (.25 mm) undersize.
4. "P" indicates one or more connecting rod journals .010" (.25 mm) undersize.
5. "PM" indicates all crankshaft main bearing journals and one or more connecting rod journals .010" (.25 mm) undersize.