Loyale: VIN 4 vs. VIN 5 - how can I tell?

[__aw]

Hi,

 

I recently picked up a 93 Loyale wagon with the pushbutton 4wd, and it needs a little work. I've been looking at parts catalogs, and occasionally when I specify this vehicle, there are subtypes, VIN 4 and VIN 5 for this engine. Can anyone enlighten me as to how I can tell which one I have? Looking at my VIN code, it is not obvious to me. It starts with JF2AN52..... and ends with a 4.

 

Thanks in advance!

 

AW

[erik litchy]

i think the last 6 numbers are your cars unique serial number, at least on newer cars that is.

[Dodge Aries K]

Should be the 8th digit of the VIN for the engine code.

[GeneralDisorder]

I doesn't matter - you can pick either one.

 

There are many little differences thoughout the years on the EA82's but for the parts you are likely to be able to buy in the aftermarket there aren't any that really matter. The only one I can think of off the top of my head would be the radiator and lower radiator hose - those changed in the middle of the '91 model year.

 

Everything else on your engine never really changed from 87 to 94. Everything that's not an engine or a common maintenance part isn't going to be availible in the aftermarket anyway and the dealer only needs to know the year - they aren't going to ask you for the VIN.

 

GD

[__aw]

Right on, thanks guys. I was looking online for some exhaust and small misc parts and it kept popping up: VIN 4 or VIN 5... and it never seemed to make a difference which I selected when comparing part numbers. This is my first Subaru, so I am not really familiar with them yet. Definitely stoked on it so far but it needs a little TLC... thanks for spending the time to answer questions and share the knowledge, I really appreciate it.