fiat punto engine swop

[jovi4]

Hi all, i have a fiat punto grandeT-JET 1400cc and the gearbox is u/s, my question is can you fit a 1200cc engine and gearbox straight into the car with no probs. I.E. is the engine mounts etc the same?
many thanks.

[Andyvon]

Isn't it easier to get a reconditioned or repaired gearbox Jovi? The cost won't be too much (unless you already have the replacement engine and gearbox) but I'm just wondering about the insurance increase as a 'modification' even if the engine does fit. Why not just fit the replacement gearbox to the existing engine? I'm sure that will fit with no problems.

[AlBags]

I am sure the box on the 1400 will be different.
However, I am pretty sure the 1200 engine and box will fit so long as you use it's mounts.
What you WILL have a problem with .. which others may not realise .. is the wiring loom .. the ECU may well have very different wiring and engine to ECU loom. You really would be better finding the correct replacement engine.

[jovi4]

well Andyvon a reconditioned gearbox £1800 a repaired one is £1200 plus labour, as having probs getting one as its a T-JET model.
Hi Albags there seams to be a lot more 1200cc gearboxes so thought that an engine & box would be easier to find

[AlBags]

Easier to find another donor car then.

[jovi4]

it's a 2007

[jovi4]

been trying to look at donor cars but get told different things, like engine codes and that a newer fiat 500 boxes would fit etc...........
we're pulling our hair out grrrrrr!!!!!!..any kind of help would be appreciated