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by mechtruck
Wed May 11, 2011 12:43 am
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: Engine Interchange
Replies: 6
Views: 702

Re: Engine Interchange

Update, I put in the 2007 motor, had to put the motor in the car without the intake on because of clearance issues, and then put it on with the motor in the car. That was kind of a pain. I used the 2004 intake, throttle body and crank sensor, used the 2007 valve cover and PCV system. Car ran great, ...
by mechtruck
Mon Apr 18, 2011 10:55 pm
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: Engine Interchange
Replies: 6
Views: 702

Re: Engine Interchange

All the valves are bent, pistons are scored from the valve hit. I can get the head redone for 450 add the belt and a head gasket and I am at 550. I got the motor for 450 minus 50 bucks for scrape value of the old core makes it 400 for the motor, and I don’t have to mess with the belt timing. The car...
by mechtruck
Mon Apr 18, 2011 12:52 am
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: Engine Interchange
Replies: 6
Views: 702

Engine Interchange

I have a 1.6L, 2004 Aveo, with a broken belt and damaged head. I found a low mile 2007 motor that I would like to put in. The junk yards all say that it is not an interchange, and they can not tell me why. However I have read on the internet of one guy who did it. All he said to do is change the int...