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littlewiggler · 03-10-2016, 11:14 AM

My 03 2.7 IMSB bit the dust and I am having a shop replace it with a 2.7 from a 05 late year without the serviceable IMSB (thanks Woody!).

The tech swapped most of the non-block parts from the 03, installed a new oil pump, AOS, rebuilt the clutch and flywheel, and mounted the replacement.

Now they can not get it to run. The engine is good (good compression, spark, and fuel) but the cam timing is off.

The tech said it would require transplanting the cams from the 03 (something about a winglet being different) or possibly a DME change or programming.

Before I continue and let the tech change the cams, approx 15 hours of shop time, I thought I would check here to see if anyone has any ideas.

I should have just sent it to Jake and did a bigger engine ....

Thanks!
John

03-10-2016, 11:14 AM	#1
littlewiggler Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: SLC Posts: 53	03 Engine swap question/issue My 03 2.7 IMSB bit the dust and I am having a shop replace it with a 2.7 from a 05 late year without the serviceable IMSB (thanks Woody!). The tech swapped most of the non-block parts from the 03, installed a new oil pump, AOS, rebuilt the clutch and flywheel, and mounted the replacement. Now they can not get it to run. The engine is good (good compression, spark, and fuel) but the cam timing is off. The tech said it would require transplanting the cams from the 03 (something about a winglet being different) or possibly a DME change or programming. Before I continue and let the tech change the cams, approx 15 hours of shop time, I thought I would check here to see if anyone has any ideas. I should have just sent it to Jake and did a bigger engine .... Thanks! John