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Old 26-06-2024, 04:03 PM   #1
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Cool Zd fairlane vin query

Hi all

my m8 just purchased a ZD Fairlane

just wondering what the vin codes mean

Engine K

Trans B

RR Axle S

can someone tell me what the letters mean please
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Old 26-06-2024, 06:18 PM   #2
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Old 26-06-2024, 08:09 PM   #3
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thanks

it says
eng code K is 351-2v
trans code B = 3 SPEED CRUISOMATIC T - BAR AUTO

but where do i find rear axle code please
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Old 27-06-2024, 07:42 AM   #4
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thanks

it says
eng code K is 351-2v
trans code B = 3 SPEED CRUISOMATIC T - BAR AUTO

but where do i find rear axle code please
S = 3.23 BW 2-pinion

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Old 27-06-2024, 07:54 PM   #5
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thanks

it says
eng code K is 351-2v
trans code B = 3 SPEED CRUISOMATIC T - BAR AUTO

but where do i find rear axle code please
Not sure on the code . That will be a 9" diff , 2.75:1
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Old 28-06-2024, 07:41 AM   #6
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AFAIK 9" diffs don't have a code, only the BW diffs do.

With a K code engine, the diff should be a 2.75 9" LSD, but why does it have S on the body ID plate.

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Old 28-06-2024, 12:37 PM   #7
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Does the diff still have the aluminum tag on it? That would be easiest way to decode for gear ratio.
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Old 28-06-2024, 04:02 PM   #8
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thanks for all the help guys
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