Give the devs some time, they're doing their best.

I would then take the block and reinstall it with the hoist, remove it directly from the car, and then repair it with all the other engine stuff. All rights reserved. Ill rebuild another car tomorrow, I will mess around with the engine and will try to make it disappear :. To swap Engines you approach the car and hit F1 you can see the command in the top left corner. All rights reserved. And don't try and buy different wheels either! I'm a dope. Once reaching near the car, hit the F1 button on your keyboard. When you play car mechanic simulator, you should carry out some functions that will improve your experience and also your income. Some geospatial data on this website is provided by geonames.

I like creating different versions of cars and then collecting them from the auction and junkyard and restoring them in their original colours. This page will help. I want to do a slightly different type of swap. Date Posted: 9 May, pm. Date Posted: 30 Apr, pm. I've tried building it on the stand and moving it to the car, inside the car itself and it just won't let me. So maybe your over looking something. Discussions Rules and Guidelines. If you intend to become a successful role-playing mechanic in Car Mechanic Simulator, you should be aware of the feature called Engine Swap.

If you intend to become a successful role-playing mechanic in Car Mechanic Simulator, you should be aware of the feature called Engine Swap. Will it be a feature if so when will it be implemented? Do you have any idea what's going on? Originally posted by Dose vadeR Trading Knife :. I've found a way to swap engines. Discussions Rules and Guidelines. But, you will not experience these problems in Car Mechanic Simulator as the F1 panel will suggest only the suitable engine if available. Note: This is ONLY to be used to report spam, advertising, and problematic harassment, fighting, or rude posts. Because in the game all engines have to be stripped to the block before removing, It is what it is

This page will help. I hope this is not a permenent problem, as one of the coolest parts of this game was restoring engines on the stand and putting them in complete. Originally posted by SomeBloke :. You need to know which engines can fit in your car you can see this in the properties of your car. I'm a dope. That's why I like this game so much. You dont swap anything. All trademarks are property of their respective owners in the US and other countries. All rights reserved.

So in the trailer it show you can put a modern V8 in the classic muscle cars but when I tried to do this in game I couldn't. That's why I like this game so much. I'm a dope. Originally posted by Dose vadeR Trading Knife :. All rights reserved. If you select the new engine, it will tell you the cost to upgrade to it. I like to restore cars with thier original block. Then go to the engine stand, choose one of the available engines for your car and build it from scratch. Per page: 15 30

But, you will not experience these problems in Car Mechanic Simulator as the F1 panel will suggest only the suitable engine if available. Do you have any idea what's going on? Last edited by m3c0 ; 25 Sep, pm. Mordhaus View Profile View Posts. Originally posted by perriehintz :. Carburetor tuning is an important concept to be paid attention by gamers of Car Mechanic Simulator Hope it helped. I would then take the block and reinstall it with the hoist, remove it directly from the car, and then repair it with all the other engine stuff. I hope this is not a permenent problem, as one of the coolest parts of this game was restoring engines on the stand and putting them in complete.

It is nothing, but the process of removing the original engine of the car and replacing it with another one. I want to do a slightly different type of swap. Hold the FN key and push F1 at the same time if ur on a labtop. Originally posted by darkdesire18 :. Per page: 15 30 If it still will not show up as being there, then maybe a bug. The engine lift simply won't let me install an engine that isn't the one to the left on the status panel, even if it is in the swap options list. To swap engines, the first thing you will have to do is to get near the car on which the swapping should be done. I've tried building it on the stand and moving it to the car, inside the car itself and it just won't let me.

You can only replace any part with the same kind of part that was there, if it had a V-8, it would be only one of two kinds. Install Steam. This will open up a window on the top left corner of your screen. Before you take it to the drag strip. Date Posted: 30 Apr, pm. The game is technically a week old. You can only swap engines on some cars. This, in turn, can have an adverse impact on the riding of the car, its braking ability and also its handling.

Last edited by m3c0 ; 25 Sep, pm. I gave up on the hoist, installed a new block in the car and built it in the engine bay. Per page: 15 30 Originally posted by tilbrbe :. Let us gather some details in this regard:. If you intend to become a successful role-playing mechanic in Car Mechanic Simulator, you should be aware of the feature called Engine Swap. After that it would go right back in with the hoist and I was done. The engine lift simply won't let me install an engine that isn't the one to the left on the status panel, even if it is in the swap options list. Install Steam. Today there are maybe at least 5 threads like yours, made by guys asking how to engine swap.

Global Achievements. Shane View Profile View Posts. I can't get it to work even with a base game car and an engine that's on the list of swap options. I get to be a millionaire. Date Posted: 9 May, pm. The game dosen't let you customize a different V-8, like swapping out a buick engine in a GS for a chevy engine persay Last edited by AttZ89 ; 1 May, am. All trademarks are property of their respective owners in the US and other countries.

If you intend to become a successful role-playing mechanic in Car Mechanic Simulator, you should be aware of the feature called Engine Swap. Per page: 15 30 Car Mechanic Simulator Store Page. Carburetor tuning is an important concept to be paid attention by gamers of Car Mechanic Simulator Visual tuning ie. I've found a way to swap engines. Further testing will tell which cars are affected. Engine swaps and technical tuning were also mentioned as a future update.

All trademarks are property of their respective owners in the US and other countries. Some geospatial data on this website is provided by geonames. You have now succesfully changed the engine type in your car. Date Posted: 30 Apr, pm. So in the trailer it show you can put a modern V8 in the classic muscle cars but when I tried to do this in game I couldn't. Do you have any idea what's going on? Date Posted: 25 Sep, pm. Will it be a feature if so when will it be implemented? You have to edit some game files but it's worth it.

You can only swap engines on some cars. How fo you have another engine to swap with. So maybe your over looking something. All trademarks are property of their respective owners in the US and other countries. Originally posted by warcatt00 :. Originally posted by AttZ89 :. Visual tuning ie. On hitting F1, if you cannot find a second engine choice, it means that you cannot swap the engine of the car to a different type. Showing 1 - 11 of 11 comments.

Note: This is ONLY to be used to report spam, advertising, and problematic harassment, fighting, or rude posts. I removed it again. I took it off, repaired it on the bench and I put it back in the car again only the repaired engine block, nothing else , just to be sure game will recognise it when it is finished. Home Discussions Workshop Market Broadcasts. Store Page. Change language. All trademarks are property of their respective owners in the US and other countries. Let us gather some details in this regard:. All rights reserved. Some geospatial data on this website is provided by geonames.

This page will help. So in the trailer it show you can put a modern V8 in the classic muscle cars but when I tried to do this in game I couldn't. In addition, the engine is a stock engine. Shane View Profile View Posts. And yes I notice this post os a bit old. So maybe your over looking something. Hi mate, I did the same thing like 1 or 2 hours ago. I have no idea why you cant find your engine block.. As a car mechanic, you should be aware of the fact that swapping the engine might have some implications on the safety of the car, its performance, its reliability and also its handling.

Engine Swap. I get to be a millionaire. All rights reserved. That's why I like this game so much. Per page: 15 30 View mobile website. Per page: 15 30 Once reaching near the car, hit the F1 button on your keyboard.

Date Posted: 25 Sep, pm. The reason is that the new engine might be lighter or heavier as compared to the existing one, which in turn, can affect the amount of weight over the closest axle and even the overall weight of the vehicle. This page will help. In addition, the engine is a stock engine. If your useing the same V-8 block, I suggest exit the game and re-enter and try the re-install, make sure it is set for installing parts too. As a car mechanic, you should be aware of the fact that swapping the engine might have some implications on the safety of the car, its performance, its reliability and also its handling. In addition, you should be in a position to do certain things that will improve the working of the cars of your customers. Let us gather some details in this regard:.

I removed it again. It is nothing, but the process of removing the original engine of the car and replacing it with another one. Posts: As a car mechanic, you should be aware of the fact that swapping the engine might have some implications on the safety of the car, its performance, its reliability and also its handling. Change language. All rights reserved. You can only replace any part with the same kind of part that was there, if it had a V-8, it would be only one of two kinds. And thats it, there was the "ghost" outline and I could insert the repaired engine block with no issues. Some people do that in real life but they're like, millionaires.

On hitting F1, if you cannot find a second engine choice, it means that you cannot swap the engine of the car to a different type. To swap engines, the first thing you will have to do is to get near the car on which the swapping should be done. Will it be a feature if so when will it be implemented? To swap Engines you approach the car and hit F1 you can see the command in the top left corner. All trademarks are property of their respective owners in the US and other countries. But, when there is an option to change, it will show the new engine along with the cost you will have to pay for upgrading to it. Hi mate, I did the same thing like 1 or 2 hours ago. I like creating different versions of cars and then collecting them from the auction and junkyard and restoring them in their original colours. The game is technically a week old. This means that if you want the best DLC performance parts, you will have to tear it down and should add the parts.

Originally posted by AttZ89 :. Originally posted by SomeBloke :. Some geospatial data on this website is provided by geonames. You need to know which engines can fit in your car you can see this in the properties of your car. The reason is that the new engine might be lighter or heavier as compared to the existing one, which in turn, can affect the amount of weight over the closest axle and even the overall weight of the vehicle. Let us gather some details in this regard:. Hunter View Profile View Posts. You dont swap anything. If your useing the same V-8 block, I suggest exit the game and re-enter and try the re-install, make sure it is set for installing parts too. All rights reserved.

Showing 1 - 11 of 11 comments. Basically in the car there was only the engine block. The long-established practice is to swap to a diesel engine and this is done for improving fuel efficiency. Discussions Rules and Guidelines. I took it off, repaired it on the bench and I put it back in the car again only the repaired engine block, nothing else , just to be sure game will recognise it when it is finished. Then go to the engine stand, choose one of the available engines for your car and build it from scratch. Before the patch I would remove the engine and disassemble it on the stand. Posts: 9. In addition, the engine is a stock engine.

I can't get it to work even with a base game car and an engine that's on the list of swap options. The game is technically a week old. I did end up finding the block, repairing it, built it back up on the stand, but the hoist won't put it in the car. Originally posted by SomeBloke :. Hold the FN key and push F1 at the same time if ur on a labtop. Date Posted: 30 Apr, pm. When the engine was fully rebuilt and I was done with it I could put it back in the car just the way I did before the patch This will open up a window on the top left corner of your screen.

The game dosen't let you customize a different V-8, like swapping out a buick engine in a GS for a chevy engine persay I would then take the block and reinstall it with the hoist, remove it directly from the car, and then repair it with all the other engine stuff. All trademarks are property of their respective owners in the US and other countries. Per page: 15 30 I get to be a millionaire. Home Discussions Workshop Market Broadcasts. Give the devs some time, they're doing their best. The engine lift simply won't let me install an engine that isn't the one to the left on the status panel, even if it is in the swap options list.

Originally posted by Flem Stetson :. For instance, you might still have to replace or fix batteries or ABS modules. Home Discussions Workshop Market Broadcasts. But, when there is an option to change, it will show the new engine along with the cost you will have to pay for upgrading to it. When the engine was fully rebuilt and I was done with it I could put it back in the car just the way I did before the patch Today there are maybe at least 5 threads like yours, made by guys asking how to engine swap. Hope it helped. If it still will not show up as being there, then maybe a bug.

In addition, the engine is a stock engine. Even though F1 will help you, the thing to remember here is that swapping engine is possible only in some cars. The reason is that the new engine might be lighter or heavier as compared to the existing one, which in turn, can affect the amount of weight over the closest axle and even the overall weight of the vehicle. But, you will not experience these problems in Car Mechanic Simulator as the F1 panel will suggest only the suitable engine if available. In addition, you should be in a position to do certain things that will improve the working of the cars of your customers. Carburetor tuning is an important concept to be paid attention by gamers of Car Mechanic Simulator I'm a dope. I removed it again. This means that if you want the best DLC performance parts, you will have to tear it down and should add the parts. Hope it helped.

After that it would go right back in with the hoist and I was done. Originally posted by Flem Stetson :. Last edited by m3c0 ; 25 Sep, pm. Shane View Profile View Posts. This, in turn, can have an adverse impact on the riding of the car, its braking ability and also its handling. The reason is that the new engine might be lighter or heavier as compared to the existing one, which in turn, can affect the amount of weight over the closest axle and even the overall weight of the vehicle. So maybe your over looking something. Hold the FN key and push F1 at the same time if ur on a labtop.

Before you take it to the drag strip. If your useing the same V-8 block, I suggest exit the game and re-enter and try the re-install, make sure it is set for installing parts too. Ill rebuild another car tomorrow, I will mess around with the engine and will try to make it disappear :. You have now succesfully changed the engine type in your car. Change language. Posts: 9. Install Steam. We should be able to modify the engine as well, not just visual upgrade.

If you hit F1 and don't see a second engine choice, then that car's engine cannot be swapped to a different type. Another point to remember here is that the new engine is purely efficient, but stuff that is not directly attached to it. Install Steam. Mordhaus View Profile View Posts. And don't try and buy different wheels either! How fo you have another engine to swap with. Engine swaps and technical tuning were also mentioned as a future update. Basically in the car there was only the engine block.

But, you will not experience these problems in Car Mechanic Simulator as the F1 panel will suggest only the suitable engine if available. Will it be a feature if so when will it be implemented? Give the devs some time, they're doing their best. The game is technically a week old. View mobile website. View mobile website. But, when there is an option to change, it will show the new engine along with the cost you will have to pay for upgrading to it. Home Discussions Workshop Market Broadcasts. Today there are maybe at least 5 threads like yours, made by guys asking how to engine swap.

Originally posted by Flem Stetson :. I like to restore cars with thier original block. And thats it, there was the "ghost" outline and I could insert the repaired engine block with no issues. Do you have any idea what's going on? Discussions Rules and Guidelines. You can only swap engines on some cars. Maybe try using the search function first, before posting? Posts: Date Posted: 30 Apr, pm.

If you select the new engine, it will tell you the cost to upgrade to it. I'm trying to put the twin cam head from the civic onto the pinto block and retain the rwd. View mobile website. Carburetor tuning is an important concept to be paid attention by gamers of Car Mechanic Simulator But, you will not experience these problems in Car Mechanic Simulator as the F1 panel will suggest only the suitable engine if available. Originally posted by perriehintz :. Give the devs some time, they're doing their best. But, when there is an option to change, it will show the new engine along with the cost you will have to pay for upgrading to it. On hitting F1, if you cannot find a second engine choice, it means that you cannot swap the engine of the car to a different type. As a car mechanic, you should be aware of the fact that swapping the engine might have some implications on the safety of the car, its performance, its reliability and also its handling.

Originally posted by AttZ89 :. View mobile website. Originally posted by perriehintz :. Store Page. When you play car mechanic simulator, you should carry out some functions that will improve your experience and also your income. I have no idea why you cant find your engine block.. View mobile website. Posts: 9. I took it off, repaired it on the bench and I put it back in the car again only the repaired engine block, nothing else , just to be sure game will recognise it when it is finished.

You dont swap anything. Discussions Rules and Guidelines. Mordhaus View Profile View Posts. We should be able to modify the engine as well, not just visual upgrade. Maybe try using the search function first, before posting? Worked just like before the patch. I had an Echos Cobra from junkyard edited config and wanted to restore it. Hunter View Profile View Posts. Home Discussions Workshop Market Broadcasts. Because in the game all engines have to be stripped to the block before removing, It is what it is

Store Page. If your useing the same V-8 block, I suggest exit the game and re-enter and try the re-install, make sure it is set for installing parts too. In addition, you should be in a position to do certain things that will improve the working of the cars of your customers. If I have to go back to the way of doing it I might just be bummed out about it. Install Steam. Will it be a feature if so when will it be implemented? Note: This is ONLY to be used to report spam, advertising, and problematic harassment, fighting, or rude posts. I like to restore cars with thier original block.

But, you will not experience these problems in Car Mechanic Simulator as the F1 panel will suggest only the suitable engine if available. I did end up finding the block, repairing it, built it back up on the stand, but the hoist won't put it in the car. As a car mechanic, you should be aware of the fact that swapping the engine might have some implications on the safety of the car, its performance, its reliability and also its handling. This page will help. All rights reserved. View mobile website. Because in the game all engines have to be stripped to the block before removing, It is what it is If you intend to become a successful role-playing mechanic in Car Mechanic Simulator, you should be aware of the feature called Engine Swap. Showing 1 - 11 of 11 comments. Hi mate, I did the same thing like 1 or 2 hours ago.

That's why I like this game so much. So somewhere in the patch the hoist started acting up on a modded Charger with the Hemi. But, when there is an option to change, it will show the new engine along with the cost you will have to pay for upgrading to it. Then go to the engine stand, choose one of the available engines for your car and build it from scratch. Showing 1 - 9 of 9 comments. Change language. I took it off, repaired it on the bench and I put it back in the car again only the repaired engine block, nothing else , just to be sure game will recognise it when it is finished. Argon View Profile View Posts. Car Mechanic Simulator Store Page. Do you have any idea what's going on?

Will it be a feature if so when will it be implemented? Date Posted: 25 Sep, pm. This means that if you want the best DLC performance parts, you will have to tear it down and should add the parts. Ill rebuild another car tomorrow, I will mess around with the engine and will try to make it disappear :. Note: This is ONLY to be used to report spam, advertising, and problematic harassment, fighting, or rude posts. After that it would go right back in with the hoist and I was done. I took it off, repaired it on the bench and I put it back in the car again only the repaired engine block, nothing else , just to be sure game will recognise it when it is finished. Originally posted by Fatal error! Originally posted by perriehintz :. If you intend to become a successful role-playing mechanic in Car Mechanic Simulator, you should be aware of the feature called Engine Swap.

I would put the rebuilt block directly into the car, remove it with the hoist, and then reassemble it on the stand. Before you take it to the drag strip. Change language. Before the patch I would remove the engine and disassemble it on the stand. I had an Echos Cobra from junkyard edited config and wanted to restore it. Once reaching near the car, hit the F1 button on your keyboard. Ill rebuild another car tomorrow, I will mess around with the engine and will try to make it disappear :. Argon View Profile View Posts. And don't try and buy different wheels either! Originally posted by SomeBloke :.

One detail I left out is that the car is a mod, in that it's a Dodge Charger seperate version with the Hemi engine created in the Editor. I'm gonna try it later today. All rights reserved. If you select the new engine, it will tell you the cost to upgrade to it. You can only swap engines on some cars. I like creating different versions of cars and then collecting them from the auction and junkyard and restoring them in their original colours. You dont swap anything. Discussions Rules and Guidelines.

The reason is that the new engine might be lighter or heavier as compared to the existing one, which in turn, can affect the amount of weight over the closest axle and even the overall weight of the vehicle. All rights reserved. Car Mechanic Simulator Store Page. If you select the new engine, it will tell you the cost to upgrade to it. Ill rebuild another car tomorrow, I will mess around with the engine and will try to make it disappear :. If I have to go back to the way of doing it I might just be bummed out about it. Global Achievements. You have now succesfully changed the engine type in your car.