trikimiki

hi all
im a newbie here and need some advice
my 2004 has the hot start problem and ive been offered a 2006 13B engine
would this be a straight swap or will i have problems
thanks in advance for anny help

alnielsen

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As far as I know, there is no difference (in the core engine) between any between 2003 - 2008 engines. The thing you will have to look for is whether, it is a 4port or 6port engine.

Karack

and i wouldn't just toss the engine without at least getting some tests done on the compression.

RIWWP

iTrader: (2)

If they are both 6 port engines then they will be directly swappable, no extra work.

If you have a 4-port, then there will be extensive and expensive work to get the 6 port engine to work.

alnielsen

iTrader: (4)

On a whim, I did some checking and the OP is from the U.K.
That notation (icon) addition was made in the first post.

RIWWP

iTrader: (2)

Edited my post, since that complicates some things.

CRO8TIA

The Union Jack didnt give away his location ?

OP, I would suggest getting a compression test on the 2006 motor before you fit it.

RIWWP

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Al edited the thread to add that flag, I edited the thread to add the question to the title

CRO8TIA

Damn, it's just not my week to be funny

trikimiki

hiya
sorry people i didnt realise there was a difference between
usa and scotland for these cars
mines is a 231 and cuts out after warming up ive changed the crank sensor and upgraded the starter as it wont start when hot but i cant afford to keep guessing
so thought about buying the other engine and having them swapped
also my car passed hot compresion test
thanks to all whove advised