Thanks Scott, I just wanted to make sure I'm not missing anything. FWIW, any engine I install gets all new seals/gaskets, fuel lines, injectors cleaned, etc. I also like to tear it down as far as possible and clean/paint everything. Makes it a pleasure to work on from then on! Jeff Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message -----
> all MV code 2.1 engines are the same , ( exhaust is different if in a
> Syncro Van )
> since both h ave manual transmission y ou'll be f ine ..both engines
> will have the right lower engine mounting studs ( they're short er on
> eng ines that go with an aut o trans, 'no rmal one's < sightly longer
> > go with manual tran smission. )
> I should sli de right in. Somehow I always find t hings that need
> attention though - either to the new engine or the van while the
> engine is out.
> scott
> On 12/6/2012 3:40 PM, J Stewart wrote:
> > I think I have finally found a suitable 2.1 for my '89 Blue Star, it
> > is from an '86 and was pulled to do a Subie conversion. Came from a
> > 4
> > speed, mines a 4 speed. Are there any reasons a 2.1 from an '86
> > shouldn't just slide right in to an '89? Thanks, Jeff
> > Jeff Stewart