Panty dropper

[dakinehead]

There is a sticker on the hood. It says 89 2.0

[dakinehead]

89. 2.0. Unless someone changed it after. Jeremy, is there any different physical feature on the motor it's self that's identifiable?

[4g63mightymax]

If it's an 89, it's either a 2.0L or a 2.6L. That looks more like a 2.0L than a 2.6L to me. Sadly, it's been so long since I worked on one of these, I don't recall the differences.

[LethalEthan]

There is likely an engine code stamped on the block somewhere. If its between 2.0 and 2.6 though I'd also say 2.0. If I remember correctly the 2.6 had an evenly spaced header, not paired port like the 2.0. The valve covers are also a little different. The 2.6l valve cover had a pcv valve right at the front. I actually want to say the 2.6 was also chain driven as far as timing, while the other engines were all belt.

[dakinehead]

Are there going to be any extra wires from the truck that I need to save as this one is an automatic?

[300D50]

It has a timing belt, so that means it's a 2.0 G63B. Your 4G63T head might bolt right up.

The 2.6L has a chain.

Not too sure on the wiring side of things, I'd leave everything in place and remove if/when required.

[4g63mightymax]

If it were me, and I had all of your parts, I'd simply try to fuel inject the engine you have. Forget the turbo for now. It would be a fun project and you don't have to deal with the turbo parts. At least for now. The 2.0L is a pretty indestructible engine.

[LethalEthan]

I'm not too sure on the wiring side of things either, I'd go with what walt said and leave everything, you can always remove what you don't use later.

I DO know there will be at least some extra you'll need to keep. I know for certain that there is a relay in the interior fuse box that controls the overdrive for the automatics so you'll need to keep that for sure.

[dakinehead]

The two bottom sprocket things are too skinny for timing belt. Tried to post a pic. When I explain and add photo file is too big. If I try to post only photo it said not enough characters. I'm a moron who needs to buy parts