 Is this mechanic full of crap?, 97 Celica ST needs engine |
 Oct 25, 2009 - 5:41 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 25, '09 From az Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Hi! I hope you nice guys can help me since I don't know anything about cars... I have a 1997 Celica ST 1.8.... it was leaking oil really bad finally it died. The mechanic said I needed a new engine and it was going to cost me 2500$... I don't have that much money!! Sooooo I called around and found 1994 celica 1.8 engine from a celica that was wrecked in the rear, the guy at the junk yard said it would fit.. so I bought it for $300 no problem. Now the mechanic tells me it wont work because it's not the same..... So what's the deal? Any advice will be greatly appreciated. thanks.
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Oct 25, 2009 - 10:24 AM
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OBDII anyone?
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Oct 26, 2009 - 7:17 AM
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QUOTE (lilgreenyoda @ Oct 25, 2009 - 11:24 AM)  OBDII anyone? exactly you'd need to swap the intake manifold and front cover, a used engine is always such a gamble since the warranty is about as iron clad as tin foil. $2500 is about right if he's quoting you a rebuilt engine, which would come with a much better warranty. -------------------- |
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savepatty Is this mechanic full of crap? Oct 25, 2009 - 5:41 AM
presure2 2500$ is ALOT of money to pull a blown motor,... Oct 25, 2009 - 8:10 AM soulshadow Did you make sure it was the same motor visually? ... Oct 25, 2009 - 8:49 AM hurley97 The 97 and 94 7AFE do have a few differences. I am... Oct 25, 2009 - 10:15 AM
kagemidnight there are subtle differences between different yea... Oct 26, 2009 - 11:47 AM
nik Im in the middle of this swap right now i have a 1... Oct 26, 2009 - 1:47 PM |
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