by Mike23 » Tue Apr 01, 2014 7:00 pm
I have a 1985 dodge 600 2.2L non turbo convertible with about 95,000km which runs a little rough and has startup problems (Need to pump the gas when starting just as i feel the car is going to start, I have to push the gas pedal down and rev the engine or else the car will immediately shut off after I let the key go.) This problem started to occur immediately after having my belts done, so it may be because of that but it does not have a carb so I am concerned. Also in first gear the car shakes quite a bit during the beginning of acceleration. I am wondering what engine/transmission pairs I should be looking for that would easily swap in, and preferably are more fuel efficient, or if I would just be better off having both rebuilt/repaired/overhauled. I would like to do the engine swap myself but obviously i cannot do the rebuild as i do not own a machine shop.