1.2 or 1.4 Jazz Engine?

[guest6333]

Hi fellow Jazz Owners - I recently purchased a 2005 Mk1 Jazz 1246cc cheap from a guy who had run it short of oil! Yep - the bottom end is knockin' loudly!! Anyway have bought a warranted 2nd hand Jazz engine from a 2006 Jazz off ebay but before I start the engine swap, I need to make sure it is definitely a 1246cc. The guy said all 2002 - 2008 Jazz's are 1246cc but I don't think he's correct? Any help on identifying the engine I've bought would be great - there's a number stamped on the side of the block which I gave to the local Honda dealer but he could not identify the engine from this number, so I'm a bit confused. Anyone out there who can shed some light on the problem? Thanks guys.

[guest5589]

MK1 was offered in 1.2 as well as 1.4 iDSI engines.
If you check your VIN plate it should tell you what engine did it come with: L12A or L13A

I suppose the new engine block will show the code on the front right just next to the starter motor.

[guest1372]

No visible difference between the two sizes as far as I'm aware apart from the codes, you should be able to swap a 1.2 & 1.4 if you wished, but there is a slight difference between manual and CVT engines - the crank position sensor is different and there might be other sensor differences.  One other thing to look out for is whether it has a cable operated throttle or an electronic throttle body.
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TG

[guest6333]

Many thanks for your help guys! - I am trying to get the VIN off the guy who sold me the engine. Anyway if it's not too much trouble as you say, even if I've bought a L13A engine, I will start to do the engine swap at the weekend and keep you posted.