Will 2005 Pontiac Vibe engine bolt into 2005 xB
06-16-2017, 08:32 PM
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Will 2005 Pontiac Vibe engine bolt into 2005 xB
Went to a local wrecking yard..... Spotted a 2005 Pontiac Vibe with the 1.8L motor.... Will this motor built right in to my 2005 xB?
06-18-2017, 11:06 PM
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While anything is possible with unlimited time and money, no, that's a totally different motor and will not just "bolt right in."
xBs come with a 1.5 liter engine. Sorry.
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xBs come with a 1.5 liter engine. Sorry.
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06-25-2017, 02:59 AM
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Yes, seriously.
I saw a 2005 Pontiac Vibe at a wrecking yard. It is basically a rebadged Toyota Matrix.
The Vibe has a 1.8 liter engine in it. The engine code is 1ZZ-FE.......same engine code as Corolla, Celica and Matrix.
The Pontiac engine IS a Toyota engine. Even has the plastic Toyota VVTi engine cover on top of it.
I saw a 2005 Pontiac Vibe at a wrecking yard. It is basically a rebadged Toyota Matrix.
The Vibe has a 1.8 liter engine in it. The engine code is 1ZZ-FE.......same engine code as Corolla, Celica and Matrix.
The Pontiac engine IS a Toyota engine. Even has the plastic Toyota VVTi engine cover on top of it.
07-22-2017, 01:07 PM
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If I remember correctly, there was a swap done using the 1.8. It involved notching the frame (which then had to be reinforced) and a few other items making it a more than a simple engine swap. Cant remember now where the article was located as this was a few years back.
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