How to find which VS series ute i have

[GK813]

My VS V6 Ute is from 1996 or 7 but I don't know which series it is its either a series 1 or 2 is there somewhere to put the codes from the compliance plate or VIN number into to find out, I'm looking for a harmonic balancer and some are only for series 1 and others series 2, maybe I need to check the motor instead for the right balancer as I don't know if it's the original motor that came with the car

 

[losh1971]

If you are unsure of which engine you have then go by the engine number on the block.

 

[EYY]

If it’s still original, square orange 1/4 panel indicators are series 1.

 

[jeepster]

Series 2 has central locking, series 1 doesn't (unless it was a Maloo).

 

[Lex]

My VS V6 Ute is from 1996 or 7 but I don't know which series it is its either a series 1 or 2 is there somewhere to put the codes from the compliance plate or VIN number into to find out, I'm looking for a harmonic balancer and some are only for series 1 and others series 2, maybe I need to check the motor instead for the right balancer as I don't know if it's the original motor that came with the car

Whats the build date on the compliance plate?

 

[vs-lover]

Whats the build date on the compliance plate?

that's exactly what I was going to say, this would explain it instantly. June 96 onwards is a Series 2.

BTW the build plate has the exact day the body itself left the bodyshop prior to the paint shop and final assembly