Could these numbers in marking on my engine mean the engine was from a salvage yard?

(2011-04-25 14:20:07) 1. tommaso Says: Hello, I have a 1998 Trans AM with the LS1 engine. On the block of the engine where the GM intake # 12556333 is engraved,

next to it in yellowish marker three digits are written: it looks like 98S, or 484.

Is it common to have marker writting on engines. I do not know the history of the vehicle.2. Michael Says: Yellow markings are pure salvage yard.3. Steven P Says: Yes i have seen junk yards use paint markers on parts like that all my life.4. roger Says: then you just answered your own question.5. molitor Says: It has a NY salvage rebuilt title ?
Yup sure does! Tag: Could these numbers in marking on my engine mean the engine was from a salvage yard?