Re: 2.3 motor in 4000Q....

[Autobahn01@aol.com]

In a message dated 97-03-05 14:47:43 EST, christopher_bender@fmc.com
(CHRISTOPHER BENDER) writes:

>  Yes, there are a few 4000Q's running around with the 2.3L motor, just 
>     as there area few Coupe GT's with that motor.  Both were built in the 
>     final months of the '87 MY.  The easy way to tell without opening the 
>     hood is to look at the side mirrors.  If they are body colored, it's a 
>     2.3, if they are black, then it's the common 2.2.  This rule applies 
>     to Coupes and to 4000Q's

Sounds a little fishy to me....Every 4000q came off the line with the JT code
motor, 2.2L. I've never seen a 2.3l 4000q that wasn't a conversion job, and I
come across plenty...all of my documentation(factory and aftermarket books)
say JT only. Anybody out there own one of these mythical creatures? 

-Regards
Chris Semple
Autobahn01@aol.com
'87 4000q-red w/body coloured mirrors. Original owner.
   '84 4000q
       '83 TQC
           '83 TQC