Diahtsu Cuore Engine Change

[pwuser159724717322]

AsSalam u Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh. I have a cuore 2003 model. The car's exterior is okay but the engine has been treated roughly. Although it is running fine right now but I was wondering if I can change the engine to a newer efi engine. If anyone has done that please guide which engine is suitable and is it a successful engine swap or does it create more problems. One of my mechanics said that it can be swapped with mira's engine and will cost around 1.5lakh but another mechanic said that mira's gear box will not fit in cuore. Need urgent advice.

[helper_learner]

is it a successful engine swap or does it create more problems.

Every swap is a hassle.... if running fine then don't swap...

[pwuser163017554548]

Yar, if engine is running fine, I mean, if starting is okay, accelerates good and if yr mech says it's a good engine then better change its throttle body. Just replace the old one with efi throttle system. By doing so many other items will be changed and a few additional things will be required.
2nd option is that change it with same Daihatsu engine or vitz 1000cc 1KR engine.
I kept a Coure for more than 9 years and overheated it thrice and changed the gas kit only the last time as it needed to be changed.
So, in my opinion and experience Coure's 847cc engine is a badass engine. Don't lose it. If there is any minor issue then try to fix it 1st and if not fixed then go for other options.

[pwuser159724717322]

Basically the car was used for a year or two by my workers and was a total mess when I got it back. Had to get the engine lowered for a gear that was broken which operates the speedometer. While at it I got the engine opened for inspection, it was completely black as of a diesel engine and there was only less than a quarter liter of oil. I got the carburettor serviced as well. I'm waiting for the odometer to hit a 1000 to check on the oil levels. Checked it on 500 but it was full. Let's see. I basically want to make it a trouble free car so that my family can drive it even when I'm away.

[pwuser159724717322]

If I go for vitz engine how much alteration will it require? Because that's where things get messy mostly. Let me know if you have any experience. Thankyou.

[rajaahmed96]

Vitz engine won’t fit in tight space of coure. Better to get its own engine sorted out or original coure efi engine.

[pwuser163017554548]

Sad to hear your car was used so harshly. Good thing is that its not dropping oil levels and best would be that it stays economical (min 13 to max 17km/litre without AC). If its 100k kms done then change its timing belt.
2nd good care pays off. Use best quality spare parts.
Best thing about coure parts is that they are available pin pack and there is no need for any Kabuli (Used) part.
Whenever I needed rubber parts for suspension or engine I used Sikka company parts as they are Japanese standard material.
So, I would suggest stick with this engine and don't waste your money on other options.