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

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

Edited my post, since that complicates some things.

 

The Union Jack didnt give away his location ?

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

 

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

 

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

 

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