what can i reuse from my eta?

[dougie30]

hey im doing an "e" to "i" engine swap and was wondering if my alternator distributor and power steering and any other accessories would work from my e to i engine?

[dougie30]

Also is there any tips i should keep in mind this is my first engine swap so im not exactly sure what im getting into..

[Mr. Tasty]

those will all work.

[dougie30]

ok thanks alot!

[M44schnell]

How bout the flywheel and clutch?

[dougie30]

yea could i reuse the clutch and fly wheel???

[e30trooper]

you are only changing the head,intake,TB,AFM,harness w/o2,plug wire, harmonic balancer, intake boot, injectors and DME, thats about it. If you keep the Eta pully on the water pump , you need to source a belt one inch smaller. DONE

[dougie30]

well i am actually doing the entire engine swap, not re using the eta bottom end

[mbonanni]

If you choose to use the old dual mass turd flywheel then you do not need a new clutch, but why go through the hassle while the motor is out, and not get a new clutch or flywheel that works better?

[dback]

Can the eta flywheel and clutch be swapped over to the i engine?

[e30trooper]

Can the eta flywheel and clutch be swapped over to the i engine?

You would need to use the eta starter on the eta flywheel.

Also , i think the dual mass only came on 86/87 e's

[dougie30]

ok i plan on getting a new clutch anyway, and also will my radiator and cooling components (water pump hoses and such) work with the i engine? also I heard I would need an I afm and a different icv? is this true?

[Jahman093]

ok i plan on getting a new clutch anyway, and also will my radiator and cooling components (water pump hoses and such) work with the i engine? also I heard I would need an I afm and a different icv? is this true?

Yes all radiator and cooling components will work. And yes you will need a different afm and icv. Other than that it should be pnp if you have the c101 connector. Also you should definitely change the timing belt and water pump before you put the i engine in. Much easier to do out of the engine bay. good luck!

[dougie30]

Yes all radiator and cooling components will work. And yes you will need a different afm and icv. Other than that it should be pnp if you have the c101 connector. Also you should definitely change the timing belt and water pump before you put the i engine in. Much easier to do out of the engine bay. good luck!

ok thanks alot and yea i want to get the m30 afm and i plan on doing the tb and water pump, but im not sure if i should do the head gasket while im at it? the engine only has 130xxx any thoughts?

[dougie30]

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