Our Community is 662,000 Strong. Join Us.

Please Register or Login to access: DriverSide DriverSide Home | Service & Repair | Car Prices | Parts & Accessories | Reviews & Advice | My Garage

96 monte doesn't run


aftershock192
08-17-2005, 08:44 AM
Ok first off this is not my car and i have not even see it yet. It belongs to my Dad's co worker. the motor is a 3.4 and the timing belt broke. I plan on taking the head off to see if anything got destroyed when the belt broke. However lets assume the motor is destroyed does a 3.1 bolt in if so i would replace the ecu with a 3.1 one. Just looking for some advice before i start this project thanks

corning_d3
08-31-2005, 03:39 AM
As far as the 3.4 engine goes, that year model is an interference engine. Which means you'll likely find bent valves or cracked pistons. As far as the 3.4-3.1 swap, both engines are virtually identical, even down to component/sensor locations. The transmission will accept either engine, but the PCM will need swapped, but i'm pretty sure the wiring is identical.

Add your comment to this topic!