1991 Honda Civic engine replacement

270,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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I replaced the engine out of my 1991 honda civic Lx 1.5L with the engine from a 1988 Honda civic DX 1.5L and would like to know if my distributor from my 1991 will work with the engine from the 1998
Jan 17, 2009 at 2:47 AM
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[quote:66b55dec96="dvdef187"]Engine Mechanical problem
1991 Honda Civic 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 270000 miles

I replaced the engine out of my 1991 honda civic Lx 1.5L with the engine from a 1988 Honda civic DX 1.5L and would like to know if my distributor from my 1991 will work with the engine from the 1998[/quote:66b55dec96]

Hello,

According to part numbers they are different. So, I would say no it won't work. However, pull them out marking which is which. Put them side by side and check everything including sizes of shafts.

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Jan 17, 2009 at 3:05 AM
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