Hi guys,
I have a BJ74 with a 13BT 5 speed manual. My engine got overheated and smoke came out from the engine. I checked the coolant level every morning. But the water hose cracked during a trip and the temperature gauge was not working. Long story short, my mechanic said most likely the engine needs to be replaced.
I found a good condition 14B engine for about $3500. It should be a direct swap. I was thinking about 1HZ or even 1HDT. But it’s not easy to find here and it will be much more expensive to buy and bring it over. Plus the things I need to do to fit the engine.
Fixing the 13BT might be too costly. So I am leaning towards to swap the 14B engine. I have done some research but I didn’t get so much information on the 14B. Only know that it’s slightly more powerful and robust. I don’t plan to turbo it though. My mechanic mentioned it will be louder than the 13BT. But I don’t think the noise really matters. It’s not a quiet car to begin with.
So what do you guys think? Putting a 14B without turbo is a good choice? Or spend a lot more to find and get the 1HZ etc assuming I can even find it locally. Not many highway driving for me. Mainly in the city or in the forest sandy roads with mud.
Thank you for your input.
I have a BJ74 with a 13BT 5 speed manual. My engine got overheated and smoke came out from the engine. I checked the coolant level every morning. But the water hose cracked during a trip and the temperature gauge was not working. Long story short, my mechanic said most likely the engine needs to be replaced.
I found a good condition 14B engine for about $3500. It should be a direct swap. I was thinking about 1HZ or even 1HDT. But it’s not easy to find here and it will be much more expensive to buy and bring it over. Plus the things I need to do to fit the engine.
Fixing the 13BT might be too costly. So I am leaning towards to swap the 14B engine. I have done some research but I didn’t get so much information on the 14B. Only know that it’s slightly more powerful and robust. I don’t plan to turbo it though. My mechanic mentioned it will be louder than the 13BT. But I don’t think the noise really matters. It’s not a quiet car to begin with.
So what do you guys think? Putting a 14B without turbo is a good choice? Or spend a lot more to find and get the 1HZ etc assuming I can even find it locally. Not many highway driving for me. Mainly in the city or in the forest sandy roads with mud.
Thank you for your input.