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Gas generated in cooling system, even when the car is off
It's weirder than just a head gasket problem. I promise.
Car is a 1974 VW Bus with an Subaru EJ20 swap. There is a big aluminum radiator mounted in the middle, and a heater core up front. Radiator and ...
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I’m trying to swap V6 for V8 5.7 hemi in my challenger
I have a 2021 challenger SXT I’m trying to swap v6 to V8 but I’m wondering if I can get a 5.7 hemi and buy the PCM separately? Will it still program the same?
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How hard would it be to swap a BMW B58 engine into a Supra mk3 A70?
I am still at feasibility study stage.
The thinking behind is, since 1JZ & 2JZ swap for A70, A80, A90 Supra are all relatively matured, and A90 Supra is natively using a B58 engine, how hard would ...
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What wiring issues am I looking at for engine swap?
Thinking of putting 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4.2 L engine in 1981 GMC Sierra. Complete 2003 Trailblazer donor vehicle. 1981 GMC has a small block 305 and 3.42 rear-end. What wiring issues will I ...
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D15 to d16 swap/possible problem
I've got a 95 del sol with d15b7 and looking at a d16y4. I'm wondering about trans mount up and wiring being that I have obd1 with obd2 port, and the motor is 96-97 jdm. I've heard something about ...
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96 Dakota V6 transmission work in a 94 318 v8 Dakota
I have a 94 Dodge Dakota with the 318 in it. The transmission just went out. I found a 96 Dakota but with a V6 but same transmission as mine the A518. Will the transmission from the 96 fit with my 94 ...
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1995 Chevrolet engine swap
I have a 1995 Chevrolet c1500 4.3L. I’m in the process of swapping the engine out for a 1993 350 and I’m just trying to figure out what to do. I’m assuming I’ll need a new engine wiring harness for ...
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Honda Civic 2002 damaged immobiliser EEPROM and MICU swap
My car developed a few electrical issues one of which is the immobiliser is not recognising the key. To drive the car I had to remove the immobiliser EEPROM (IC: L56R-93c56) on the ECU. The car drives ...
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Original Ecu swap back into my car with correct VIN
I have a 2015 Ford fiesta SE. I purchase a ECU online which I had to give my VIN# for programming. When I receive ECU in mail install I'm my car,car didn't start so I had locksmith to program my key ...
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Can I swap my 2018 Kia Sorento engine
Want to swap my 2018 Kia Sorento lx engine 3.3 liter with a larger more powerful engine. I'm attempting to make the car more powerful so I can tow more weight than the car is currently rated for. I ...
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Can you put hubs in a full-time 4WD vehicle?
Hi everyone I drive a '95 JDM Mitsubishi RVR and it's full-time 4WD.
I don't know much about 4WD vehicles but my mate drives a '93 JDM Mitsubishi Pajero (Montero for NA and SA people) and he has hubs. ...
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Transmission Swap (automatic to manual) on a 2011 Ford Fusion
I would like to swap from an automatic to manual transmission on my 2011 Ford Fusion. I am 100% confident that I can perform this modification if I am able to find the proper components and a decent ...
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Can i use old ecu on replacement enigine with same model number
so basically head gasket went in my zafira, engine number z16xep. After all the damage to pistons and cylinder etc it is cheaper to get replacement engine.. that's what I did. Its the same 1.6 twin ...
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Will 2008 Chevy HHR Winter Rims fit a 2017 Chevy Cruze?
I'm sure these measurements are obvious, but I don't know what they mean:
HHR:
– Center Bore: 65.1 mm
– PCD: 5x110
Cruze:
– Center Bore: 56.6 mm
– PCD: 5x105
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ECU after engine swap
I have a 2005 wrx, previous owner engine swapped it to the STI short block (EJ257) so now it’s a 2.5 instead of a 2.0, i’m trying to buy an accessport for it, but i don’t know which one to get because ...
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What are the differences between the 1993 and the 1994 Toyota 2.2L 5SFE?
I need to get a new exhaust manifold for my 1996 Camry and I am only able to find manifolds that are specified to fit the '92-'93 vehicles. Is there any difference between the exhaust manifolds? If ...
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I want to put on winter tires
I just bought a 2019 Camry with summer tires (215/55/R17) I have winter tires (215/65/R17) Would it be ok to switch in the winters? Safety and performance wise.
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Second hand camshaft from another bike - is it safe?
I slightly demaged one of the two threads used on the inlet camshaft for mounting the sprocket.
To fix this problem I have purchased a second hand camshaft together with its caps (same bike model, ...
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Swap o replaced an Engine in Kia Sorento 2013 Can i use a 2016 Kia Sorento Engine?
Kia Sorento 2.4 L 2013 4 cyl
I like to know what model and year of Engines Can I use for replaced my Engine
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Converting standard 2002 civic into a 4V VTEC
What do I need to convert my standard 02 4cyl Honda Civic LX into a
D17A VTEC ENGINE 4 cyl
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Mods & Liability Insurance [closed]
I want to do a pretty major transmission/drivetrain swap on my car, but I have a few questions about insurance. I've been told that if I got into an accident my insurance could refuse to pay for the ...
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Will I be able to use these wheels from my 2004 Saturn L300 on my 2005 Pontiac G6?
The tires on my G6 are 225 r50 17. One of them blew out today and I have fairly new tires on my Saturn that I'd like to swap. The Saturn tires are 215 R55 16, would I be able to use these tires?
I'm ...
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03 Saturn ion engine won't start
03 Saturn replaced engine but when trying to start nothing happens. I have power to all the lights and gauges but when trying to turn the engine over it does nothing no sound or anything.
Also I had ...
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Transmission Swap - Nissan Rogue Sport - Warranty still intact?
My wife and I purchased a Rogue Sport in the US and, though we love the vehicle for the space, were dismayed that we couldn't find it in a manual transmission.
In looking at Nissan UK - it appears ...
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GM 6l90 transmission swap
I have a 2012 Chevy Express van 2500 with a 4.8l motor and 6l90 transmission with 200k miles. I bought a used 6l90 with 77k miles from a junk yard, that came out of an identically van. Same year, 2500,...
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Ford full sized Bronco front and rear rack diner idea? [closed]
I would love to build my own Frankenstein out of a 68 Ford and Crown Vic, swap their racks for the front, and a Lincoln Mark 8 for the rear. But a good donor body is hard to find where I'm at. What ...
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Engine ID, transmission swap compatibility?
I"m considering the purchase of a 2007 Avalanche LTZ 4WD with the factory 6.0L engine and the stock 4 spd auto. I believe the trans is either a 4L65E or 4L85E. Which engine code does this application ...
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How do you know if two transmissions are compatible?
I have a 1998 Ford Contour and the transmission recently gave up. Rather than buying a new car (or new transmission), I was thinking of buying the same car with a working transmission and swapping ...
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GETRAG G56 with Gen3 5.7L hemi
Your thoughts please.
I have a 2006 Ram 1500 with a 3.7L Magnum v6 engine and a GETRAG G56 6 speed manual transmission. I would like to swap the engine for the gen3 5.7L Mopar hemi, an engine offered ...
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Is it legal to put a Ferrari engine in another car if you are not certified by Ferrari? [closed]
Two colleagues of mine are arguing. One says that you cannot put a Ferrari engine into another car without being a certified Ferrari mechanic. Well you can do it... but unless the mechanic was ...
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1998 GMC Sierra: swap in V6 + 5spd manual into one with factory V8/auto
How much work and how many headaches would it be to pull a 4.3L V6 and 5spd manual trans from one 98 Sierra and swap it into a 2wd 1998 Sierra with a factory V8/auto? I've done my own repairs all my ...
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GOLF MK4 1.4 16v engine swap to 1.6
First of all sorry for my English.
Yesterday my Golf MK4 1.4 16v (1999) had a problem so today I took it to the mechanic. When he checked the car he found out that the timing belt is broken so the ...
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ECU help required [closed]
Can someone provide guidance to me about the engine swap from a D15Z4 to a D16Y4 in my 1997 Honda Civic?
Can I use the old ECU with new engine?
Do I have to buy a new ECU with the new engine?
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06 G35 Coupe Engine Compatibility
Following this adventure:
2006 Infiniti G35 - Blown engine following Kwik Kar engine flush
I'm getting ready to put a new engine in my 06 G35 coupe, 6-speed manual (also with RAS, etc. but that ...
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