bgambino Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 :banana:There is no tag under the hood to tell me the motor size How can I tell if it is 2.2 or 2.5...It seems that my Haynes book shows both were used Had an exhuast noise..I found out today one bolt was missing at the block where the Y pipe attaches (yes it was stipped)--so I tapped a 7/16-14 and put a new bolt Had a very noisy bearing in the P/S pump..changed with a spare Doing rear brakes Drove it down the street earlier...sounds like a bad bearing...makes noise with steering wheel straight or turning it to left...quiets down with any turning of steering wheel to right Was a little concerned about some shuttering when driving in a tight circle Another question I have not seen on the board...where does everyone grab the motor when lifting it out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobywagon Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 I have never seen a 93 with a 2.5. However, the way Haynes does this sort of thing, they'll give you instructions for both because the 2.5 WAS available in some models later on. I'll bet dollars to donuts that you have the 2.2. As far as where to grab the motor when lifting...There should be an eye up front. Grab that first. Then, in the back, if I remember right, there is a little metal bar between to bolts on the engine side of the flywheel housing. I usually grab that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Your 93 will have the EJ22, the 2.2 motor. The 2.5 phase 1 started with the 97 model. The 2.2 is a very bullet proof motor. They run a long time before wearing out. Typical to go 250 to 300K+ before needing a rebuild. Yep, sound like a bad wheel bearing with the noise from what you described. If it were me, I would pull the road wheels to see how much brake pad you have left? Is this car just front wheel drive or all wheel drive? Prolly best to replace the timing belt and water pump and front seal. Your 2.2 is a non interference motor, so if the timing belt breaks, the valves don't hit the piston and bend. Have fun with your new "free" car. I hope there are many miles left in the car for you to enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olnick Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 There was no 2.5 in '93. To confirm what it is, look at the top front of the engine block under the alternator--engine model should be cast in the block there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Drove it down the street earlier...sounds like a bad bearing...makes noise with steering wheel straight or turning it to left...quiets down with any turning of steering wheel to rightWas a little concerned about some shuttering when driving in a tight circle Does sound like a bad bearing - the shuddering could be an axle but it could also be torque bind - does the car have an automatic transmission? GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgambino Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 Does sound like a bad bearing - the shuddering could be an axle but it could also be torque bind - does the car have an automatic transmission? GD yep it's an automatic...4wd It has all the same brand tires ...fronts were a little more worn than backs so I rotated today...nuts! I meant to measure how close/far the tread depths compared Front brakes almost new...just did rears....was hoping to test drive again after correcting tire pressures and rotating tires...BUT,,,,the passenger side rims were so stuck to ther rotor, I had to finally take a sledge to kknock them off,,,in my zeal, I whacked the darn valve and have to get a new one put on....never had that kind of problem with any of the scores of subs I have had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 yep it's an automatic...4wdIt has all the same brand tires ...fronts were a little more worn than backs so I rotated today...nuts! I meant to measure how close/far the tread depths compared Front brakes almost new...just did rears....was hoping to test drive again after correcting tire pressures and rotating tires...BUT,,,,the passenger side rims were so stuck to ther rotor, I had to finally take a sledge to kknock them off,,,in my zeal, I whacked the darn valve and have to get a new one put on....never had that kind of problem with any of the scores of subs I have had Hope you applied some anti-seize cream to the facing of the rotor before reinstalling the road wheels. The anti-seize does a good job preventing the rims from sticking to the rotors in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 when lifting out the motor, use the little hook L shaped bracket on the right rear side top, and the front alternator loop mount bolt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgambino Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 Hope you applied some anti-seize cream to the facing of the rotor before reinstalling the road wheels. The anti-seize does a good job preventing the rims from sticking to the rotors in the future. I am constantly using anti sieze...I wish the factory did so also...! also....thanks for the tip bheinen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 i like using an old seat belt to lift the engine. you can thread it through the intake manifold and if you need to you can adjust it side to side easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgambino Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 i like using an old seat belt to lift the engine. you can thread it through the intake manifold and if you need to you can adjust it side to side easily. John Nice tip. In actuality, thats what I have used in the past,,,the intake. I have a very smooth polyester 1/2" dia rope...easy to rotate engine if needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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