Engine swap

1999 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
200,000 MILES • 3.4L • V6 • AUTOMATIC
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DEANGELOSMITH
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i want to put a1999 oldsmobile alero engine into a 2003 model alero do you guys think that it would fit? Also noticed that the powr steering pumps are a bit different on the the two models think it might be a problem?
Aug 28, 2016 at 5:43 AM
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HMAC300
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if it's the same size engine then go ahead just put accessories from the 03 engine on it. then it should bolt in.
Aug 28, 2016 at 7:47 AM
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Thanks appreciate the response will do wish me luck
Aug 28, 2016 at 7:52 AM
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Just to add this one it shows there not threaten not sure what's different but there different part numbers.The 1999 shows to only have the same part number for a 1999 alero.
Aug 28, 2016 at 8:12 AM
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I posted all the years makes and models that are the same part number only 2003 model year.
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Aug 28, 2016 at 8:18 AM
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the blocks should be the same as long as accessories form 03 motor is used a lot of times with engine numbers it may mean a different cam/valve size head or manifold like exhaust.
Aug 28, 2016 at 8:47 AM
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the only difference wold be if alero is rwd and I forgot if it is but I don't think it is.
Aug 28, 2016 at 8:48 AM
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It's up to them I don't like to buy a engine or even if had a engine go thru the trouble of trying to install it and find some how something was different so it didn't work for what ever reason.Even a different sensor or connector no the check engine light is on.One engine has air injection the other one doesn't that would really be bad.Iam not trying to disagree with what your saying it might work fine but there is also a chance it might not.
Aug 28, 2016 at 8:52 AM
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