1988 Honda Accord Swapping engines??

1988 HONDA ACCORD
116,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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FIGMOTAZ
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I have a 2.0l carberated Honda Accord that just blew a timing belt..What other year 2.0's will drop in this car? I have the chance to get a 1987 2.0L but I am not sure if this will match up..What years are interchangable? Thanks..
Dec 20, 2007 at 6:09 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Just a word of caution, Honda are the past master of subtle engine change. What looks the same may not be, i found out the hard way myself. I fitted an engine for a customer that he supplied with a guarantee from the supplier that it would fit, all look good to me as well. It fitted no problems, but there was a very slight difference in the shape of the engine loom plug, and different pin locations, so it had to come out again. Just make absolute sure that it will fit, look at every thing, and i mean every thing. The two engine i had were from identical models built 6 months apart.

Mark (mhpautos)
Dec 20, 2007 at 7:22 AM
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