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Replace under warranty due

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It is a 1999 (1/98 build ...620065) however the engine was replaced under warranty due to the oil in the water thing happening at 20k miles or so.
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Adjust correctly

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If I have my M96 decoder ring adjusted correctly:
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If I have my M96 decoder ring adjusted correctly:
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Adjust correctly

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Suggestion
If I have my M96 decoder ring adjusted correctly:
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engine number decipher help

Replace under warranty due

No successful repair reported for this finding.

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Reported fixes: 0
Unsuccessful attempts: 1
Discussions

Read evidence and context

Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome: 1

0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
It is a 1999 (1/98 build ...620065) however the engine was replaced under warranty due to the oil in the water thing happening at 20k miles or so.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I am trying to read this engine number on my vehicle. It is a 1999 (1/98 build ...620065) however the engine was replaced under warranty due to the oil in the water thing happening at 20k miles or so. I can read a few things but thought I would get some feedback and go with the majority opinion. Thanks in advance

POST 2Original post

Are you having trouble reading the number or something else? If you are trying to read it, try spraying some wd-40 on it and wiping it off.

POST 3Original post

Not the greatest picture but here's what I get: M96/0166X16403 If I have my M96 decoder ring adjusted correctly: M96/01 = first generation 3.4L 5-chain engine 6 = 6 cylinders 6 = non-turbo? unsure of this one X = 1999 build date 16403 = engine serial number

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