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Engine compatibility: 2WD vs 4WD

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YOUR RESEARCHEngine compatibility: 2WD vs 4WD

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Inspect idler pulleys, consider swapping alt and starter

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consider a low temp thermostat, inspect idler pulleys, consider swapping alt and starter
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Replace air oil separator

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replace the AOS.
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Replace blown engine in his 4wd '99 996

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A friend is looking to replace a blown engine in his 4wd '99 996.
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Inspect idler pulleys, consider swapping alt and starter

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consider a low temp thermostat, inspect idler pulleys, consider swapping alt and starter
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Engine compatibility: 2WD vs 4WD

Replace air oil separator

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replace the AOS.
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Engine compatibility: 2WD vs 4WD

Replace blown engine in his 4wd '99 996

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A friend is looking to replace a blown engine in his 4wd '99 996.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

A friend is looking to replace a blown engine in his 4wd '99 996. He found a used 100Kmile '99 2WD with non-electronic throttle where his car has the electronic throttle. Is this an easy swap and fully compatible? Any upgrades which should be done while out? I assume the LM Eng IMS upgrade. Thanks Ed

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just switch the intakes, might have to swap the wiring harness IMS upgrade, plugs, spark plug tube seals, maybe coil paks, maybe chain tensioners, consider a low temp thermostat, inspect idler pulleys, consider swapping alt and starter replace the AOS. Those kid of things. mike

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