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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair => Topic started by: alpineman on October 25, 2010, 09:06:22 AM

Title: 1.3 0r 1.6L in Samurai?
Post by: alpineman on October 25, 2010, 09:06:22 AM
I'm looking at a Samurai 1988, owner is not sure if the motor is a 1.3 or 1.6L is there a way to tell which motor is in it? I have attached a picture not sure if this will help or not?
Thanks
Title: Re: 1.3 0r 1.6L in Samurai?
Post by: Rhinoman on October 25, 2010, 10:12:39 AM
Take a look at the block on the (US) driver's side, near the bellhousing it will say G13 or G16.
Title: Re: 1.3 0r 1.6L in Samurai?
Post by: Drone637 on October 25, 2010, 03:10:16 PM
I know it's not a 1.6l 16v.  Unfortunently I think the 1.6L 8v and the 1.3L have a similar looking valve cover.

Title: Re: 1.3 0r 1.6L in Samurai?
Post by: Skyhiranger on October 25, 2010, 09:49:24 PM
Take a look at the block on the (US) driver's side, near the bellhousing it will say G13 or G16.

Yep, that is the most positive way to tell.  Since it could be a 1.6 with a 1.3 intake and carb setup on it.
The 1.3 will say either 1298 or 1324 back by the bellhousing.
The 1.6 will say 1590 back by the bellhousing.
Title: Re: 1.3 0r 1.6L in Samurai?
Post by: fordguy79 on October 26, 2010, 08:30:28 PM
stock 5 speed would need adapter plate to 1.6 ???
Title: Re: 1.3 0r 1.6L in Samurai?
Post by: Rhinoman on October 27, 2010, 08:58:33 AM
stock 5 speed would need adapter plate to 1.6 ???

Not if the block has been drilled and tapped.
Title: Re: 1.3 0r 1.6L in Samurai?
Post by: wildgoody on October 27, 2010, 09:06:09 AM
You can do that? Why doesn't someone make 1.6 blocks for Samurai install
that don't need a plate instead, sounds like a better idea to me

Wild
Title: Re: 1.3 0r 1.6L in Samurai?
Post by: Skyhiranger on October 28, 2010, 10:07:42 AM
You can do that? Why doesn't someone make 1.6 blocks for Samurai install
that don't need a plate instead, sounds like a better idea to me

Wild

Probably because it is cheaper and easier to make the adapter plate.