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Engine and gearbox guides from our floor: specs, common faults, fitment checks and buying advice for South African vehicles.

Ford Barra Engine for Sale in South Africa: 4.0L Inline-Six Buyer’s Guide

What South African buyers should know about the Ford Barra 4.0 inline-six: versions, fitment, swap planning and checks before buying.

Buying a Lexus or Toyota 2JZ-GE non-VVTi engine in South Africa: specs, fitment checks and what to confirm before you order.

Buying an Isuzu 4JA1 2.5 diesel in South Africa: 4JA1, 4JA1T and 4JA1TC differences, fitment checks and what to confirm first.

The petrol and diesel engines used in the Audi A3, how to identify yours and what to check before buying a replacement in SA.

VW Golf 4 GTI 1.8T AGU replacement engine guide: specs, related engine codes and the fitment checks to make before buying.

Nissan NP200 1.6 K7M replacement engine guide: specs, how it differs from the K4M and K9K, and the fitment checks to make.

How to find the correct replacement engine for an Opel Corsa 1.4 in South Africa by checking the engine code, year and fitment.

Which replacement engine fits your Dodge Caliber in South Africa, how to confirm the engine code and what to check before you buy.

How to match the correct replacement engine to a BMW E39 5 Series in South Africa using engine codes, model years and fitment checks.

How to choose the right replacement engine in South Africa: matching codes, checking condition, warranty terms and fitment.