I have a 99 Vitara (not a grand vitara)..it has the 2.0 engine, auto trans and 4x4...and i want to swap a 97 1.8L into it. I am told the engines blocks are identical. What other things do i need to be aware of? Such as, can i use the 99 ecu? Will the ac compressor match up? Do I need to be concerned about intake and exhaust manifolds or map/maf sensors and other sensors matching up? Will the fuel flow be adequate or too much etc. I expect you get the idea by now. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Reason for the swap. The 2.0L ate it's timing chain and took several valves with it. Replaced the head and timing chains, guides and tensioners etc. It ran for several months and the top guide broke off, fell into the chains and gears and destroyed the cam gears. Weak oil pump let the tensioners back off maybe? Anyway, no longer trust the 2.0 and I can get a 1.8L to replace it.
Reason for the swap. The 2.0L ate it's timing chain and took several valves with it. Replaced the head and timing chains, guides and tensioners etc. It ran for several months and the top guide broke off, fell into the chains and gears and destroyed the cam gears. Weak oil pump let the tensioners back off maybe? Anyway, no longer trust the 2.0 and I can get a 1.8L to replace it.