TKE

Im going to look at an '89 turbo II for sale. Over the phone the guy said it had a new engine put in in '96. Is there any way to tell if the engine is the correct series 5 200hp engine just by looking at it? thanx in advance for any help

TonyTurboII

Its usually a pain in the *** to change engines between different series. He wouldnt want an older S4 engine. My guess is its the same.

There is a minor difference that will help you tell though. Look over the trailing spark plug on the rear rotor housing, it should have a knock sensor right there. If it was a S4 motor, the knock sensor would be mounted on the end housing, under the oil filter.

TKE

im sorry to be a pain in the *** you wouldnt happen to have a pic of this would you?

are there any other simpler ways to make sure?

were there early 89 ser 4?

what is the difference in the VIN's for series 4 and 5?

thanx

TonyTurboII

Check out this link. It can describe some of the differences, but theres no pic of what I said above.

http://www.hitman.hm/13BHints.htm