Swapping engine from 2013 Cruze into 2012 Sonic

[willtheranger1]

The head gasket in my 1.8L 2012 Chevy Sonic started leaking oil into the coolant recently. I found a used engine from a 2013 Cruze for a decent price and replacing my engine with it looks like a fairly cheap and easy fix. I just wanted to confirm that a 1.8L engine from a 2013 Chevy Cruze with an automatic transmission will be compatible with my 2012 Chevy Sonic that has a 1.8L engine and manual transmission? I also wanted to ask if anyone has any experience replacing the engine in a Sonic, and if there is anything especially difficult I should be prepared for.

 

[MichaelWiseman]

I think it's embarrassing that no one bothered to reply to you. I hope you had luck with the swap ! I don't have any info to help, but now I'm wondering if this group is responsive at all ? I just joined today. I have already helped solve one post.

 

[SuperS13]

Hey there buddy the 2013 cruze 1.8L engine will bolt right into your 2012 sonic. The manual transmission will bolt right up to the 1.8L engine. Just make sure you use your original 2012 ecu