Anybody know if the engine from a third gen Accord (86-89) will work in a 2nd gen Accord (82-85)?

[Viper GTS]

My dad found a 1985 Accord LX with a blown engine (broke a timing belt, valve damage, etc.). I have a totalled but running 89 Accord...

Any chance that this would work relatively easily? If you don't know, how would I find out?

If so it'd be a cheap way to get a vehicle for now.

Zenmervolt?

Viper GTS

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

On an older car with not so complicated engine, it would be a piece of cake. But those complex little oriental cars are a PITA. Nothin like working on a vintage Mustang or 1940's Chevy

Good luck, Gregg. Your uncle should be able to help, right?

nik

 

[Viper GTS]

Nope, he's a Toyota mechanic.

Viper GTS

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

Hmm. Well, the theory is all the same, though. If nothing else, go to a professional shop around here.

NW Auto Care
503-<no number, sorry>

Bassett Auto
503-645-8352

I recommend Bassett. I went to school with the owner's daughter and have had work done there. He doesn't dick you around. He tells you straight up what's going on.

nik

 

[Rent]

Couldn't tell you.

What model are both Accords?

 

[Viper GTS]

Mine (89) is a DX coupe, the other is an LX... Unsure what body style it is.

Viper GTS

 

[brtspears2]

Heh, on a unrelated note, the hood of an 85 accord goes up like an expensive sports car instead of a "normal car"

 

[Viper GTS]

Originally posted by: brtspears2
Heh, on a unrelated note, the hood of an 85 accord goes up like an expensive sports car instead of a "normal car"

???

You mean it hinges at the nose of the car?

Viper GTS

 

[brtspears2]

Originally posted by: Viper GTS

Originally posted by: brtspears2
Heh, on a unrelated note, the hood of an 85 accord goes up like an expensive sports car instead of a "normal car"

???

You mean it hinges at the nose of the car?

Viper GTS

Yes that ... whatever the name of that style is called.

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

Originally posted by: brtspears2

Originally posted by: Viper GTS

Originally posted by: brtspears2
Heh, on a unrelated note, the hood of an 85 accord goes up like an expensive sports car instead of a "normal car"

???

You mean it hinges at the nose of the car?

Viper GTS

Yes that ... whatever the name of that style is called.

nose hinge instead of windshield hinge?

stabbing in the dark here

nik

 

[Eli]

I don't know the answer to your question really, but you could probably figure it out realitivly easy.. find the model# (I believe its on the engine block) and other information.. like serial#...

And then search around online... perhaps see if you can find sites that sell the "same" engine for use in the model years you want...

shrug.. hehe