When trying to install my new 2.5 CB engine into my Daytona, I ran into the issue of the front motor mount bracket bolts not lining up. When I took a closer look, I noticed the flange on the old engine is milled down and not on the new engine. Is there a different type of bracket I need then? I thought they were all the same for the CB.
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Wow, what years are the blocks? I have not seen a 2.2L or 2.5L with that ear faced like that.
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Never seen that before, sure your old block was a CB?
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All 3 of mine are like that. I believe the difference is due to the front motor mount and how it changed from 89-90 model years.Originally Posted by BadAssPerformance
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Last edited by 135sohc; 05-12-2010 at 04:41 PM.
I'm almost 100% sure it is CB, it is also the one that came with the car but I don't know if it's original. I do remember a while back buying a motor mount from Napa and it was way to small to fit in my brackets if that means anything, so I had them check and they had a bigger one but I don't remember what year it was from. So is there a different bracket I need that attaches to the engine? I was also thinking of just cutting the whole into a longer slot so it'll match up with the block.
Sounds like someone swapped blocks on you.
CB is simple, is there a fuel pump block-off plate on the front ?
90+ had a larger front mount.
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1984 Chev Getaway van, 6.2 Diesel with a remote mounted turbo setup burning WMO-For sale.
2003 GSW 2.0L TDI, auto, fully loaded, modified, 360K-wife's.
2004 GSW TDI, 5 speed, fully loaded, modified.
Aurora ignition wires for sale. Link to info
Super60 roller cams or custom/billet cams. Link to info
No block off plate on the new engine, old engine like I said I'm pretty sure it doesn't either. I'll check when I get home. I'm confused though, why is new engine a CB yet the larger mount style bracket won't bolt to it
Probably a late 88 or 89 CB.
Make it fit
this is kind of unnerving though, I'm putting an 89 engine into my 85 car later in the week.
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Well, fixed the problem in about 20 minutes with a dremel, I don't know why I didn't think of that sooner haha.... Fits great now!
My 90' has the small mount.
Transitional year...
You are exactly right. I should have typed that in my post. If I'm not mistaken my car was built early in the year.
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