tempory engine swap, is it possable?

Jim760 · Jul 11th, 2007, 08:57

Hi
i am goign to see an N reg 940 2.3T SE suspected head gasket job, thou by the sounds of things its been ragged to death.

my question, is it possable to get my 1992 2.0 N/A engine in there and running? i have the ecu and everythingelse for said engine, can i just swap the ecu over and run it like that till something can be done with the turbo engine? this car woul dbe idea to get me about, as some of you know the limo is off the road for the time being.
any other idea? cheers people
Jim

niloc · Jul 11th, 2007, 10:11

dunno 'bout engine swap, but head gasket isn't a big or slow job....

Jim760 · Jul 11th, 2007, 10:18

no, but its costly, i dont have that kind of cash!

RollingThunder · Jul 11th, 2007, 12:06

Jim, its a very straightforward job on a redblock - made easier by the good access. I did mine in a day, including a full service, water pump change, etc. I think it cost around £150 for parts - gaskets, pump, belts, tensioner, coolant, oil, filters etc.

BTW if you find the engine is buggered, I have a 1996 90k mile 2.3LPT engine in pretty good nick - just needs a turbo and a bit of TLC as has been stood in my garage for a year or so.

Jim760 · Jul 11th, 2007, 14:37

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Originally Posted by RollingThunder

I did mine in a day, including a full service, water pump change, etc. I think it cost around £150 for parts

again, i don't have that kind of money! + buying the car aswell. however i have an engine just sitting there getting wasted

Jul 11th, 2007, 08:57	#1
Jim760 Mr G Last Online: Jun 12th, 2020 19:11 Join Date: May 2007 Location: north yorkshire	tempory engine swap, is it possable? Hi i am goign to see an N reg 940 2.3T SE suspected head gasket job, thou by the sounds of things its been ragged to death. my question, is it possable to get my 1992 2.0 N/A engine in there and running? i have the ecu and everythingelse for said engine, can i just swap the ecu over and run it like that till something can be done with the turbo engine? this car woul dbe idea to get me about, as some of you know the limo is off the road for the time being. any other idea? cheers people Jim __________________ will the jimousine ride again? previous models 940 TDI360 GLT 480 ES 740 GLE 940 SE 760 Executive 940 GL 850 GL 760 TIC V70 Torslanda

Jul 11th, 2007, 10:11	#2
niloc SWV Benefactor Last Online: Jan 30th, 2013 13:44 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Newport, South Wales	dunno 'bout engine swap, but head gasket isn't a big or slow job.... __________________ Refitting is the reverse of removal???.....Yeah, right!

Jul 11th, 2007, 10:18	#3
Jim760 Mr G Last Online: Jun 12th, 2020 19:11 Join Date: May 2007 Location: north yorkshire	no, but its costly, i dont have that kind of cash! __________________ will the jimousine ride again? previous models 940 TDI360 GLT 480 ES 740 GLE 940 SE 760 Executive 940 GL 850 GL 760 TIC V70 Torslanda

Jul 11th, 2007, 12:06	#4
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	Jim, its a very straightforward job on a redblock - made easier by the good access. I did mine in a day, including a full service, water pump change, etc. I think it cost around £150 for parts - gaskets, pump, belts, tensioner, coolant, oil, filters etc. BTW if you find the engine is buggered, I have a 1996 90k mile 2.3LPT engine in pretty good nick - just needs a turbo and a bit of TLC as has been stood in my garage for a year or so. __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071 Last edited by RollingThunder; Jul 11th, 2007 at 12:09.

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