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| Tweet Topic Started: Feb 21 2010, 01:51 PM (785 Views) | |
| lc_102 | Feb 21 2010, 01:51 PM Post #1 |
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Fresh Fish
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Hey guys, I'm about to go look at a 97 3cyl and the add says all it lacks is a distributor and it was running, we'll see. I've had a few of these cars in the past, all 3cyl. Nothing newer than 94 though, I know they became interference engines after a certain year, But I'm not sure if there is anything else I should know about difference wise between a 97 and say a 91? Did they have any real physical design changes in the Block, Intake, Head etc.... Thanks, Lance |
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| Johnny Mullet | Feb 21 2010, 02:02 PM Post #2 |
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Fear the Mullet
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The G10 3 cyl in a non-interference engine. Some books, manuals and online resources are incorrect. Only the DOHC 1.3L is an interference engine. The G10 block and head are the same from 1989-2000 so you should use the intake setup from the original vehicle for it to work. |
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| Bad Bent | Feb 21 2010, 02:52 PM Post #3 |
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Facetious Educated Donkey
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Welcome to the forum, lc_102! Don't forget the rust issues, mainly around the control arms. Buyer's Info. Also '96 and new have OBDII diagnostics plus you might be getting into power steering, power locks and air bags.
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| Murf 59 | Feb 21 2010, 02:56 PM Post #4 |
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| bogs | Feb 21 2010, 10:29 PM Post #5 |
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Duct tape heals all wounds
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yah, Welcome to the forums and good luck with the car hopefully will be exactly as advertised
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hopefully will be exactly as advertised
1:54 PM Jul 11