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YoungRookie · 12-07-2003, 01:42 PM

I bought my 92 se coupe for $300 and the odometer says 211,000 but the motor runs perfectly, the clutch is completely fried though. I was wondering if there is anyway to tell if it is the original motor in it or not? I am taking the motor out this weekend to swap in a 98 KA motor and i want to sell the motor that i am taking out but i dont want to sell it without knowing for sure how many miles it has so i will be able to put a price on it. any help would be apreciated

mbmbmb23 · 12-07-2003, 01:55 PM

I'd think the VIN number would be on the engine somewhere....maybe?? It could have been rebuilt also.

-m

popey · 12-07-2003, 06:41 PM

Does it look like it has 200k miles on it?

Hehe, just messing

Good luck with your swap!

**Phlip** · 12-07-2003, 08:28 PM

Well-maintained KAs do exhibit good longevity where I'm from... Mine had 168k miles on it when I got my new clutch in april, but the ODO quit working then, but I drove the car LONG distances all the time until I wrecked it in june... My driving habits caused me to change my oil RELIGIOUSLY every 4 weeks and little shit stayed done and it ran like a champ until I killed the rest of the car. It's possible that your 200k engine runs well because it was well maintained, but I am in agreement that the VIN should be somewhere on the engine...

12-07-2003, 01:42 PM	#1
YoungRookie Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Geencastle, PA Age: 36 Posts: 1,068 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	How to tell if motor was swapped I bought my 92 se coupe for $300 and the odometer says 211,000 but the motor runs perfectly, the clutch is completely fried though. I was wondering if there is anyway to tell if it is the original motor in it or not? I am taking the motor out this weekend to swap in a 98 KA motor and i want to sell the motor that i am taking out but i dont want to sell it without knowing for sure how many miles it has so i will be able to put a price on it. any help would be apreciated __________________ 92 Hatch, KA-T, T28, 12 PSI, FMIC, 3" TBE, EFI ECU, 440cc Inj, And more...

12-07-2003, 01:55 PM	#2
mbmbmb23 Zilvia Contributor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC. Posts: 1,776 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: mbmbmb23 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I'd think the VIN number would be on the engine somewhere....maybe?? It could have been rebuilt also. -m __________________ 400x200

12-07-2003, 08:28 PM	#4
Phlip Yes, I look like that Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In my supervillain's lair Posts: 27,980 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: Phlip Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Well-maintained KAs do exhibit good longevity where I'm from... Mine had 168k miles on it when I got my new clutch in april, but the ODO quit working then, but I drove the car LONG distances all the time until I wrecked it in june... My driving habits caused me to change my oil RELIGIOUSLY every 4 weeks and little shit stayed done and it ran like a champ until I killed the rest of the car. It's possible that your 200k engine runs well because it was well maintained, but I am in agreement that the VIN should be somewhere on the engine... __________________ Weirdo And I write too!

12-07-2003, 06:41 PM	#3
popey Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Texas Age: 43 Posts: 191 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Does it look like it has 200k miles on it? Hehe, just messing Good luck with your swap!