Head cylinder swap

2006 CHEVROLET COBALT

134,567 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

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Have a 2.2 ecotec non VVT that is done and I found a 2.2 Ecotec same year, but this is a VVT. what are the possibility's to use the head from the old engine to replace the VVT head or there is a better solution to this? thanks

Apr 8, 2019 at 1:10 PM

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Hello,

Yes, this will work. Just to understand, you are basically going to replace the short block in your vehicle. Is this correct?

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Alex
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Apr 8, 2019 at 5:17 PM

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Hey what's up Alex, thank you for your answer and yes that is correct. Will be replacing the short block. one more thing if you can any particular website were I can get sequence,torque. For head and cam bolts as well a timing position please and thank you again.

Apr 8, 2019 at 8:40 PM

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Hello,

I have included the information that you requested in the diagrams down below. Please feel free to ask should you have any other automotive questions.

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Alex
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Apr 8, 2019 at 9:57 PM