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zerke
09-20-2008, 03:42 PM
I've recently bought a 89 coupe with an engine thats pretty much done. So I want to swap this.

I contacted a guy about his ka24de. He is selling it and says that the engine was pulled 3 years ago and it was running when it was pulled. Here are some pictures.

Basically I want to have some opinions about the condition based on the pictures, I'm guessing the pictures will not be very helpful to you, but I'm hoping to try it nevertheless.
Thanks in advance guys

Here are the pics:
http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u338/downut310/GEDC0399.jpg
http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u338/downut310/GEDC0400.jpg
http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u338/downut310/GEDC0401.jpg
http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u338/downut310/GEDC0402.jpg
http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u338/downut310/GEDC0403.jpg
http://i517.photobucket.com/albums/u338/downut310/GEDC0404.jpg
zerke
09-20-2008, 03:44 PM
Oh and one more thing. The engine is missing the harness. Supposedly, the SOHC harness that comes in my car will fit in.
SoguRacing
09-20-2008, 03:51 PM
can't judge a book by it's cover
g6civcx
09-20-2008, 03:53 PM
I would only do it if you're doing a full teardown. Otherwise there's not telling what's inside the motah.

On that wiring stuff you better search before you get flamed.

The short answer is yes and no. Yes if you got mad wiring skillz, and no if you don't. Then you need to get a factory harness.
mrmephistopheles
09-20-2008, 06:41 PM
Merry Christmas.

http://zilvia.net/f/archive-faqs/33502-how-swap-sohc-dohc.html
projectRDM
09-21-2008, 12:27 AM
Oh and one more thing. The engine is missing the harness. Supposedly, the SOHC harness that comes in my car will fit in.

Supposedly, but no. Someone lied to you. Get a DOHC harness.
mrmephistopheles
09-21-2008, 12:41 AM
Supposedly, but no. Someone lied to you. Get a DOHC harness.

I guess I should have corrected that, but I figured it was clear in my thread.

Maybe just common sense would work, although with as rare as that commodity is getting, I think we'll be seeing infomercials on late at night offering free packages so you can send it in for cash.
g6civcx
09-21-2008, 10:38 AM
All you really need are the connectors going to the various sensors. You can run your own wiring if you have an FSM.

But that would be outside of the level of skill/patience for most people on here.
zerke
09-21-2008, 01:45 PM
Thanks a lot for the replies guys. Appreciate your help!
hanz
09-21-2008, 08:34 PM
1. i put it like this..
learn more, read more,search more the time will come dont rush it or ull fuck up..

2.imagine that engine is been sittin for 3 dam years. many shit can be wrong with, its too much of a pain in the ass to go thru the whole swap to find out the enigne is fucked up?

3. if its not your daily nd u dont give a fuk GO FOR IT! i love my 95 KADE 61K MILES
on my 89'..

4. doch engine need a dohn harness, dont waste your time thir only 40 bucks.

5.goodluck pm me if any questions.
projectRDM
09-21-2008, 11:50 PM
2.imagine that engine is been sittin for 3 dam years. many shit can be wrong with, its too much of a pain in the ass to go thru the whole swap to find out the enigne is fucked up?


What exactly could go wrong from it sitting? Nothing. The oil pump *could* be seized but as soon as you rotate the engine that's fixed. The only other issue would be dried up seals/gaskets, but anyone with a brain would replace those while it's out anyway.

It's not like ring lands blow or bearings spin when the engine is sitting.