swaping an engine diff transmissions

[jtaylor6719]

i was told i would be able to put in an engine that came out of an automatic into my standard, all i have to do is change the flywheel and a couple sensors. is this true?

[J-Ri]

If it's the same engine design, all you should have to do is swap the flywheel for your flexplate. What sensors did they say you had to change?

[jtaylor6719]

they said speed sensor but i guess my flywheel is good but i need a new throwout bearing which is hard to find seperately from a clutch set. i guess it would be good to do the clutch too... it is ten years old... and the person who drives it is a bit rough with it. maybe change out the starter since she does leave her key turned for a bit longer than most. what would you recommend?

[J-Ri]

If I were you I would buy the clutch set in case you need it. After you get the engine separated from the trans, take a look at the old clutch and replace it if it's very worn. I wouldn't replace the starter, it's easy enough to do later if it would fail... I don't know if keeping the starter engaged a bit longer than normal would do any real damage anyway.

[jtaylor6719]

thank you for all your advice, one last question. what would you pay for a basic 2.2 engine with 100k on it? they already have the engine pulled but im not sure what to ask. he wants $350 but i think ill just offer $275. what do you think? the link to it is here


http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/1582018000.html