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#1861 of 1864 Re: 96 metro engine into a 92 metro [malibubmx] by zaken1

Jun 08, 2012 (12:23 pm)

Replying to: malibubmx (Jun 08, 2012 6:24 am)
Thank you for the updated details. I would also recommend using the 1992 oil pan; as that eliminates the crankshaft position sensor; which will not be used, and which protrudes from the 1996 pan.
 
At the bottom of the text on the underhood emission label; there is a note which reads something like "This vehicle conforms to all US emission regulations for 1996 model year new motor vehicles sold in the state of California."
 
This is where the distinction between California and 49 state emissions can be found.

#1862 of 1864 Re: 96 metro engine into a 92 metro [malibubmx] by zaken1

Jun 08, 2012 (1:09 pm)

Replying to: malibubmx (Jun 08, 2012 6:24 am)
Before you start switching the motor; I would STRONGLY urge you to run a compression test on the 1996 motor. The stock compression on this motor is 195 psi. The minimum allowable limit is 165 psi. There also must not be more than 10% difference between the lowest and highest cylinder pressures.
 
All too many attractive looking Metro engines have compression that is out of specs. This is the result of driving the car too slowly in 4th or 5th gear under load (due to not downshifting) or mixing brands of oil; either when the oil and filter are changed, or when oil is added betwen changes; or running at high speed, accelerating hard or climbing steep grades before the motor has warmed up to normal operating temperature; or using unsuitable spark plugs or low octane fuel in what is basically a highly tuned motor.

#1863 of 1864 zaken1 Thanks! by raphaelrichman

Aug 22, 2012 (9:45 am)

Thank you zaken1 for your help on Venza vs. LexusRX350.
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#1864 of 1864 Re: zaken1 Thanks! [raphaelrichman] by zaken1

Aug 22, 2012 (10:55 am)

Replying to: raphaelrichman (Aug 22, 2012 9:45 am)
You're welcome; but from this unusual location which you chose to contact me; it seems like you may be having difficulty navigating around the Edmunds website (either that; or you are an avid tourist and explorer). I mentinon this because when someone wishes to express appreciation for the help they have received with their "answers" question; the normal way to do that is to log onto the original question (which you can find at http://answers.edmunds.com/question-Are-Toyota-Venza-Lexus-RX-350-vehicles-15983- - 9.aspx) go to the answer you feel was most helpful; and click the "accept as best answer" button. This awards points to the person who wrote that answer. Those points determine our rankings on the site. It is also customary to click the "thumbs up" button under the answer you like; as that awards more points. But I still appreciate your going out of your way to contact me and express appreciation!!!
 
P.S. I was born in New York (But I have lived in California since 1952).

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