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Is the engine and transmission of a Pontiac Sunfire interchangeable?

Is the engine and transmission of a Pontiac Sunfire interchangeable?

The engine and transmission of the Pontiac Sunfire are fully interchangeable with the engine and transmission of the Cavalier or with any other year Pontiac Sunfire. The only difference between the engine units of both cars is the plastic molded covers that serve as vanity plates on the engine.

Who was the manufacturer of the Pontiac Sunfire?

by Don Kress. The Pontiac Sunfire was produced by General Motors between 1995 and 2005, and is closely related to the Chevrolet Cavalier, which was built during the same period.

Can you change the front bumper on a 1995 Pontiac Sunfire?

For instance, you can change a 1995 Sunfire’s front and rear bumper for a 2005 front and rear bumper without modifying the bumper itself. The engine and transmission of the Pontiac Sunfire are fully interchangeable with the engine and transmission of the Cavalier or with any other year Pontiac Sunfire.

What’s the difference between Pontiac Sunfire and Pontiac Cavalier?

The interior of the Pontiac Sunfire looks different from the Cavalier, but in fact, the mounting points for all the vehicle’s interior components match up with the Cavalier. This means that you could, if you wanted, completely change out your Sunfire’s interior with the seats, carpeting and center console of the Cavalier.

The engine and transmission of the Pontiac Sunfire are fully interchangeable with the engine and transmission of the Cavalier or with any other year Pontiac Sunfire. The only difference between the engine units of both cars is the plastic molded covers that serve as vanity plates on the engine.

Are there any parts of a SunFire that are not interchangeable?

However, the doors and quarter panels are the same, as are the sunroof parts, rear view mirrors and the windshield wipers. Body parts that are not interchangeable include the hood, front and rear bumper, spoiler and fenders. Between Sunfire models of different years, any body panel can be changed to reflect a newer body style.

For instance, you can change a 1995 Sunfire’s front and rear bumper for a 2005 front and rear bumper without modifying the bumper itself. The engine and transmission of the Pontiac Sunfire are fully interchangeable with the engine and transmission of the Cavalier or with any other year Pontiac Sunfire.

Is the Sunfire dashboard interchangeable with the Cavalier?

Because the main body structure is the same, the dashboard is also fully interchangeable with that of the Cavalier. Between Sunfire models, there was no differentiation in the mounting points of interior components between 1995 and 2005, meaning that you could use a 2005 model year seats or other components in a 1995 Sunfire, if you wish.

However, the doors and quarter panels are the same, as are the sunroof parts, rear view mirrors and the windshield wipers. Body parts that are not interchangeable include the hood, front and rear bumper, spoiler and fenders. Between Sunfire models of different years, any body panel can be changed to reflect a newer body style.

Because the main body structure is the same, the dashboard is also fully interchangeable with that of the Cavalier. Between Sunfire models, there was no differentiation in the mounting points of interior components between 1995 and 2005, meaning that you could use a 2005 model year seats or other components in a 1995 Sunfire, if you wish.

by Don Kress. The Pontiac Sunfire was produced by General Motors between 1995 and 2005, and is closely related to the Chevrolet Cavalier, which was built during the same period.

The interior of the Pontiac Sunfire looks different from the Cavalier, but in fact, the mounting points for all the vehicle’s interior components match up with the Cavalier. This means that you could, if you wanted, completely change out your Sunfire’s interior with the seats, carpeting and center console of the Cavalier.

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Ruth Doyle