Need New Engine Will It Fit ? Help

[holytspirit]

I have 2005 d4d avensis 2.0 the Head is gone and it over heats

I fitted new rad as it burst

Checked and replaced thermo stat due to it not working when tested

I have had the water pump checked and it's fine but there is evidence of rad weld of some sort in it

So first up I want some advice on whether the new 1ad-ft engine from new models 2006 onwards will fit Into my car 2005 with the 1CD-ft engine ? Will the new one fit into it ?

[FROSTYBALLS]

Moved to the Avensis club which gets more traffic.

[avensisd4d786]

I don't know the exact answer but you would have to change gearbox, driveshafts etc, starter, turbo- too much work if you ask me

my question is why would you want too the 1ad-ftv is prone to headgaskets, what is the mileage on the 1cd.

[avensis rob]

matbey mileage or engine type isn't the factor but rather the coolant leak history ( rad weld signs) and constant overheating.

id stick with the 1cd as suggested as newer engine swap could open a can of worms changing loom/dash/ gear selector etc, who knows where it would end.

should be plenty crash damaged salvage of rav4/avensis etc with this engine available even if its just the head you replace

[holytspirit]

There is evidence of radweld of some sort in around the water pump when it was checked

I was asking about 1ad because one came up handy but I think I'll leave it

I have a price of doing the head for 800

I'm not sure whether to get it done or not cas if I go ahead and get into the head being done and then the head is cracked I might not be able to afford it after the 1200 mark

[avensisd4d786]

better of buying a 2nd hand engine from a reputable breakers yard with reasonable mileage.

even better if you can see it running beforehand and with some kind of warranty.

[avensis rob]

I always get pressure test and skim on head first, costs about £90 then I can refit head knowing all is good, but as suggested prob better getting a complete engine for your car if it is a good known running engine as if you don't know the complete history of your overheating then the pistons etc may have accelerated wear or worse a dodgy block