Ford auto mechanic?

[Ether]

Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz

Be warned that there are two numbers for the same engine in that line. When you order parts you need to know that number or the VIN number to get the right parts.

AIUI, the 8th digit of the VIN is either a "9" or a "W".

On my Vic it's a W. Anybody know what the differences are?

[JamesCH95]

Originally Posted by Ether

AIUI, the 8th digit of the VIN is either a "9" or a "W".

On my Vic it's a W. Anybody know what the differences are?

9 indicates a 'natural gas' burning CV, W indicates SFI (burns gasoline, 99%+ of CVs)