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Old 12-28-2018, 04:48 PM
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2007 Cobalt may not be exactly 2007 HHR. Best to ask the counter guy at the salvage yard to match up the VINs. There are variations.
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Old 12-28-2018, 04:52 PM
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Wow. Bunch of high mileage ones. Can't find one with less miles ?
Had to replace the engine in my wife's Hyundai Tucsan a few months ago. Got one with 72k miles to replace her's that had 180k.
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Old 12-28-2018, 04:57 PM
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Donbrew there is no counter person it’s a u pull it place all they do is ring you out. Interchange guide says 2006 2007 2008. Need to change fuel rail most cases
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Old 12-28-2018, 05:02 PM
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Fireman I wish everything low miles had the crap ripped out of them and exposed to rain etc 4 had throttle bodies ripped off and hood up and Intakes had water in them. Keep in mind these are $250 motors you pull yourself. This is my only car and at this point I can’t even get to work. I’m single I live alone and don’t really have friends other than my dog. I got denied for a loan against my bike today so I’m kinda screwed. I live in Ohio and you can’t ride a 1 liter sports bike in the snow.
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Old 12-28-2018, 05:35 PM
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Well, you are going to need some guidance since we don't even know which engines and variants are in the potential donor cars.

I know that 2006 HHR is not compatible with 2008 HHR, different ignition system/different sensors.

How does one pull an engine in the yard?
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How does someone pull an engine in the yard ?

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Old 12-28-2018, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by firemangeorge
How does someone pull an engine in the yard ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdHp1lFrnEk
That certainly opens up the engine bay, LOL!
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Old 12-28-2018, 07:44 PM
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Well the place is called pullapart they loan you a 4 wheeled device with a hoist and you have at it. I have seen that video before. It’s a trip I loved it.

donbrew I have looked and decoded the vins on all three cars and compaired the options to the hhr. They are same motor listed wise. I do find the same problem as you the 06 cobalt is based off the earlier version 2.2. However they changed for 07-08 I’m lucky enough to not have VVT on my 08 however if I did there would be less expensive better options. The worst case I have found is I may need to change fuel rail intake and exhaust. Exhaust depends if it’s drilled or not for Cali emissions. I’m more stressing picking the wrong one or messing up changing the chain before I install it.
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Old 12-29-2018, 01:44 PM
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What if you wanted the trans too? How do you drop it the right way?

In fact, the very easiest way is to take the top nuts off of the struts and the 4 frame bolts, lift the body off.
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Don’t forget the upper motor mount and the transmission mount in the drivers side
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