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2011/07/24 19:45:40 (permalink)
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1600 to 2.0L swap help

Just got a 2l engine. Just need to find out what i can use from the 1600 on the 2L. Do i have to change gearbox's? what about my clutch? Clutch cable? engine mount rubbers?

Also the 2L engine came out of a cortina, will i have to change sump's to fit?

has anyone used standard size mahle pistons? anygood? problems?
Or does anyone have new std pistons, bearings,conrods for sale?

Also after a complete 32/36 carby

Please help i need to buy everything i need in the next 2 weeks or so... I have a dead line.
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    jimmyd
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    RE: 1600 to 2.0L swap help 2011/07/24 20:41:47 (permalink)
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    OK, to the best of my recollection;

    Do i have to change gearbox's? No, same gearbox, think bellhousing is the same too but not sure.

    what about my clutch?
    Different size (larger), will also need the flyweel for the 2 litre

    Clutch cable?
    Think the 2 litre is longer for some reason?

    engine mount rubbers?
    Believe they are the same

    Also the 2L engine came out of a cortina, will i have to change sump's to fit?
    Need to change sump, cortina sump will hit crossmember


    has anyone used standard size mahle pistons? anygood? problems?
    Used Mahle before - good reliable piston for std rods
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    camo91
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    RE: 1600 to 2.0L swap help 2011/07/25 07:04:03 (permalink)
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    OK, awesome. who has an escort sump for sale? everything else i can get aftermarket.

    Please help?
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    RE: 1600 to 2.0L swap help 2011/07/25 09:35:29 (permalink)
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    The gearbox will fit but there is a small mod you'll need to make. Put a 5mm spacer between the clutch release fork and the bell housing at the pivot point. Your clutch won't work without it.

    I've been caught out by that myself....
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    RE: 1600 to 2.0L swap help 2011/07/25 18:48:09 (permalink)
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    what kind of spacer? is that with the 2l clutch?
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    RE: 1600 to 2.0L swap help 2011/07/26 11:14:11 (permalink)
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    Yep, you need to lift the pivot point about 5 mm off the bell housing. Sorry, don't have any photos.
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    RE: 1600 to 2.0L swap help 2011/07/26 18:53:35 (permalink)
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    what did you use for it? regards
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    RE: 1600 to 2.0L swap help 2011/07/26 19:27:38 (permalink)
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    quote:
    Originally posted by camo91

    what did you use for it? regards


    If you PM me your address I will send you one.
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    RE: 1600 to 2.0L swap help 2011/07/26 22:13:53 (permalink)
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    Cam,

    If you want to keep the cortina sump you can use an angle grinder to remove a section of the crossmember.

    If you do this I would recomend welding up the sections you have cut out to preserve some strength and rigidity.

    It's not ideal, obviously, but I have seen it done. Not personally though.

    If you are in Melbourne and have the money check these guys out for a sump http://highenergy.com.au/applications. May not suit your application but I have heard good things about them.

    Good luck.

    Cheers,

    Matt
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