Aveo 2.0L Engine Bay Pics.. UPDATED! Paint/CAI (on 1st post)

[Nemasys]

whoa dude where did you get that how much did it cost and how hard was it to put in?

Theres many things to get if your gonna tackle a project like this, the engine itself just slips in place of the 1.6 without any moditications, you can use the same tranny/clutch and the same engine mounts as the 1.6

What you need:
- 2.0 Engine (Duh )
- 2.0 Flywheel (the 1.6's flywheel bolt holes are ever so slightly off)
- 2.0 Alternator with brackets if the engine you get hasnt got any
- 2.0 Power steering pump
- 2.0 A/C compressor if you want it (I didnt get it so i lost my A/C)
- 2.0 Serpentine belt tensionner
- The bracket that holds the front accessories (PS Pump, A/C, Belt tensionner), again if the engine you get doesnt have it
- 2.0 Starter motor (the 1.6's is totally different, won't work)
- 2.0 Engine computer (it runs on the 1.6's ECU but the engine pings when you give it gas, better get the 2.0 ECU)
- 2.0 Wiring harness (you can use the 1.6's harness no problem, but you need to modify it which mainly consists of lengthening some wires to acomodate the bigger motor) > this is the hardest part of the swap and the most time consuming.
- Any missing original 2.0 sensors (if you are missing any, i got the engine with all the sensors in it)
- A new serpentine belt (if your going without A/C you will need a custom length belt unless you get the dummy pully that goes in place of the A/C compressor)
- A new timing belt (I recommend changing it while you have the engine outside the car)

Note that >>NONE<< of the 1.6 accessories (including the flywheel) work with the 2.0. You need to get ALL the 2.0 accesories for it to run properly. You also need to fabricate an intake system and modify the exhaust system a little but you can keep the 1.6's cat.

The ONLY things you can keep from your 1.6 stuff are:
- Transmission
- Clutch assembly
- Wiring harness (needs to be modified, i kept the 1.6 harness)
- Engine mounts
- Exhaust system (needs to be modified a little to fit right)

You dont need to touch any other things, like radiator, cooling system etc, they all connect to the 2.0

Total cost for me was around $2000 CAD in parts and $2100 CAD in labour (it took my mechanic 36 hours) It could have probly taken less time, I have ALOT of wasted time because of taking the car inside, taking stuff appart then opps something is missing, putting it back together and sending it back outside to wait for the needed part.

If your gonna do a project like this, expect some problems from the engine since its most likely a salvaged motor. Mine has both crankcase oil seals shot. They have been changed under warranty tho (most engines come with a 1 year warranty or whatever). Also id highly recommend replacing the timing belt, regardless of the mileage of the engine, you dont know how long its been sitting, a good tune up (injector cleaner blah blah that kinda stuff) and get your 1st oil change sooner then normal.

Always be prepared for unexpected costs but its fairly straightforward if you have all the needed stuff.

[petrified.rabbit]

basically you need to shop for a turnkey engine.

[Corey]

Hmmm.... I'm going to start calling junkyards!

[Nemasys]

I just finished painting some parts under the hood to make it look better, its much better now, i also painted my stock corners black since i dont use them anymore, i was suposed to get my intake today but its gonna be tomorow instead, ill post updated pics when everything is done.

[thehunterooo]

sweet be looking forward to seeing them

[aveodude]

was your 1.6 engine bad?

[Nemasys]

was your 1.6 engine bad?

The timing belt let go

[thehunterooo]

what all got messed up when that happened?

[petrified.rabbit]

the engine :P

[thehunterooo]