1996 Geo Prism Unknown Engine

1996 TOYOTA
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TBOEHNLEIN
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My son just puchased a 96 geo prism lsi that had a engine replaced 30k ago. It does not appear to be the 1.6 or 1.8 that toyota originally installed, how can I find out was installed.
May 17, 2006 at 1:55 PM
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LOSONE
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Send me the engine SN and I will try and find out. Don't be too hasty with saying it isn't a 1.6 or 1.8. Many replacement engines come from Japan or else where overseas. They may not look like the engine but they really are as the valve cover and intake will look different.
May 20, 2006 at 8:55 AM

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Provide the engine serial number for identification. Do not assume it is not a 1.6 or 1.8 from appearance alone, because overseas replacement engines can have different valve covers and intakes.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1996 Geo Prism LSi says the engine was replaced about 30,000 miles ago and does not appear to be the original 1.6 or 1.8. The expert asks for the engine serial number and notes that imported replacement engines may look different while still being the correct engine.

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