Pha Nga Nist Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Hi, I would like to replace my Suzuki Caribian's 1.3L engine to either a Vitara 1600cc or Toyota 3c Turbo Diesel engine. First question is where exactly should I go to find these engines? I hear alot about Zieang Kong places but can't find any which carry these engines (I called several but nothing in stock), I am confident that there are places which carry many of these engines available at any given time, I simply can't find them. Also, as replacing this engine requires modifications to several other parts, I would highly appreciate if you could recommend a reliable place which can also offer a competitive rate for the installation (Bangkok area) A place which can offer the engine and install would be the best solution obviously. Thank you very much for you help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Can't answer your question about where to buy. Just a 'heads up', if you replace the engine you will need to get the new engine number recorded in the car blue book. Some modifications of engines, suspension or new paint color and more also need to be recorded in the blue book. Some modifications are illegal. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay1980 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 (edited) go to the soi's around here and ask around for the engine you are looking for, many engine shops selling second hand motors https://www.google.com/maps/@13.6300097,100.7060829,17z it will help if you speak thai or if you don't go with a thai friend who does and has some basic mechanical knowlage engine swaps are not illegal and are pretty common but you do need to update the blue book and the shop should provide the invoice and paperwork to get that done. Edited January 31, 2016 by jay1980 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKKdreaming Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 there is an automotive area behind Chula near Rama 4 lots of engine shops there ......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay1980 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 there is an automotive area behind Chula near Rama 4 lots of engine shops there ......... Can you confirm these are still there? I have not looked recently but a Thai friend told me the engine places in this area are all gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKKdreaming Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 there is an automotive area behind Chula near Rama 4 lots of engine shops there ......... Can you confirm these are still there? I have not looked recently but a Thai friend told me the engine places in this area are all gone. Sorry , not in BKK now , I know they knocked down a bunch of buildings up by National Stadium but last time I looked the auto shops were still there , Hope they still are , progress is a bitch ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pha Nga Nist Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 Thank you all for your help! Any idea on a place which can install the engine in a fair price? thx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Any Ford Dealer id have thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKKdreaming Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I am sure the places over by Chula that sell used imported Japanese engines have shops they use.... but a warning , this is an automotive area with lots of oil, grease and dirt , ( if its still there ) not the place to wear good clothes I am sure there are many other areas , I was told there are junkyards out by BangNa but never went there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) Try this place http://www.muangchiangkong.com/en/about.php 109/981-982 moo13, BangP109/981-982 moo13, BangPeeYai, BangPee, Samutprakran province 10540, Thailand Tel : 02-317-1778-9 Fax : 02-3171780 Ms. Porn They might have what you want or at least point you in the right direction. Edited February 2, 2016 by Denim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeW Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Yeah there is a soi on Bangna-trad road around Km 13 I think which sells engines and other car parts. You can't really miss it. It's huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkokhatter Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 The Soi on Bangna would have the engine and has places that would fit it. No idea how to give coordinates but pm me and I'll direct you there, just 5 minutes away from my office Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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