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general auto repair,japanese,bmw,mercedes,mini cooper 1960/2009,general british cars,ford.I DO NOT work on automatic transmissions.Manual transissions i install clutches only.Many people ask me to diagnose noises from their cars,unfortunately i cannot do this unless i hear it.As you appreciate,vehicles can and will make a variety of noises.I DONT UPGRADE or fit aftermarket performace kits,parts,chips,only replacement parts.
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Check the coolant level first and if it is low the heater will not work.If the level is ok you may have a stuck thermostat.If this car has high mileage it is a good idea to change the thermostat anyway
Any replacement parts must be the same vin id number so if the vin is different then the engine will not fit.I am pretty sure the transmissions are different.The years being so far apart i wouldnt think
If all the wiring was hooked up properly then the car should be ok.If the harness is exactly the same, i do not know why the lights dont come on.Did you make sure the engine was the same series as some
Who fitted this engine?Did the vin from the car you took the engine from, match your vin id digit?
Check the chain by removing the valve covers and turn the crank by hand.You need to pull out the plugs to make it easier to turn.Watch the cams to see if they are turning as you turn the crank.Check the
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