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I know this is probably a stupid question but stuff like x10xe how do you know thats what your car is? Personally mines a 93 1.2 ls, what would that be and what do they mean, sorry for the stupid question


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There's a thread somewhere that explains what it all means but I can't find it

Basically the first letter is to do with emissions I think, the the the to numbers stand for engine size i.e 10-1.0 12-1.2 16-1.6 etc. I can't remember what the last letters stand for though but I'll keep looking for the thread

The first digit of the code relates to the emissions regs the engine meets.

Z = euro 4
Y = euro 3
X = euro 2
C = euro 1

Cars made before the emissions regulations have no letter at the start of the code.

The next 2 digits are the capacity.

For example, the 20 in C20 XE means 2 litre.

The next letter is the compression ratio.

G = 8 to 8.5:1
L = 8.5 to 9:1
N = 9 to 9.5:1
S = 9.5 to 10:1
X = 10 to 11.5:1
Y = 11.5+:1

The next digit relates to the fuelling.

D = diesel
E = multi-point injection
Z = single-point injection
V = carburettor

Some engines have an extra code at the end, if they are different from normal

For example:

H = high output
R = increase output
T = turbo
V = volume model
P = twinport

Haha thats a deep explanation haha, is there anyway to find out what mine is like is it written down?


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Which one is urs the 8 or 16 valve engine

Mine is the 1.2 8v

Mines a 93 1.2 8v ls


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I thought that's what you wanted to know lol didn't realise you just wanted your code:lol:

It will be stamped on the side of the block and should be on the plate located beside the bonnet catch

Well wanted to know both but morw which one mine was haha!

This bit of metal?



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There should be a stamped plate sprayed same colour of the car there aswell its on it

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Im so confused haha


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It should have been there but I can't see it lol

Thats why i posted it haha, this ones one of a kind


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It will be stamped on the side of the block anyway lol