Hello
I’m interested in a db8 itr, when looking any pictures of the block stamp, b18c starting 200….. I noticed that there is a letter “Y” welded 2-3 inches higher on the block. I swear in my younger years I saw a block with a similar marking but can’t remember what it means.
Could you please elaborate if anyone knows.
thank you.

 

I cannot help with your question, but if you have any questions about DB8 ITRs shoot me a PM.
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Is that welded or stamped into the aluminum?

I know HMotorsOnline stamps HMO into the emgines they sell. Well, at least they used to.

I've never heard of the Y designation.

 

Looks like it’s welded, I actually found itr swap selling on eBay right now that has the same marking. I think it could be a mark for a different factory that made a block, I don’t know if all blocks came from the same place or were made if different places.

 

That is a stamp, it is not welded.

 

I just went over my own swap, 97 itr has the same Y, it appears to be like cast/weld “Y” , not a stamp.
thank you all for your responses

 

It’s not a weld. It’s likely a casting mark.

 

I can't add anything but this got me curious. Mine has the Y too. Maybe they just all do and it doesn't mean jack.