Topic: 05 astraengine swap (Read 1149 times)

tony2 · « **on:** 26 October 2010, 22:34:21 »

hi every one got a 05 astra wit a u/s z 1.7 dth engine i have the chance of buying a 09 z 1.7 dtj engine with only 14000 miles on clock (cars a write off)will this go straight in seeing theire is 1 letter different in letter code (hoping it is just due to different years manufacture)thanks in advance tony :-?

Welung666 · « **Reply #1 on:** 27 October 2010, 06:25:55 »

The engine should fit but you may have some fun with the looms. Take the loom complete from the J engine and compare it with the H engine loom. You may well need the ECU's for the J engine and immobiliser along with the key chips to get it to run properly.