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Old 30-01-2005, 05:20 PM   #1
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Default 2.0 pinto transplant Q.

I currently own a 1.6lt MkII escort '78 model and want ot swap it over for a 2.0lt pinto and have found a dona car that is a 2.0lt mkII ghia but it is auto

so i just wanted to know can i swap the engine over and keep the current manuel thats already behind the 1.6 or do i need to source a 2.0ltr man gearbox as well?

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Old 31-01-2005, 12:46 PM   #2
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YOU CAN KEEP THE oopps caps lock on 1600 4 speed but you will have to space the cluch fork out the 2ltr's have a little block between the fork and bellhousing they about 10mm i think i'll have a look in the shed might have a spare
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Old 31-01-2005, 03:10 PM   #3
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ohh peoples you gonna be posting up pics anytime soon :P
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Old 06-02-2005, 11:43 PM   #4
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does any1 know any places in aussie in birssie if posible to buy escort motor parts for a 2.0lt pinto. I'm after a set of pistons,rings,hardened seats, possibly new valves, etc

does any1 know of any aussie vendors that can get that stuff or do i have to import the stuff and if importing any1 know any good overseas shops?

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Old 09-02-2005, 12:17 AM   #5
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In perth we got RACE TUNE and ERR they both import stuff from UK ill have a look for the number i tow there cars but its late and carnt be bothered going out to the truck
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