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Mike_Floutier
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Does the 2.0 Cylinder Head fit a 2.3?
« on: Aug 15th, 2008, 10:38pm » |
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Pete Coyle has offered me a cylinder head from his old 2.0 for my 2.3. Can people confirm that the 2.0 head will fit a 2.3 and work properly.
I looked at the specs for both at http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/technical.htm and saw that there were many differences which made me cautious. However, these may be inconsequential differences; the trouble is that I just don't have the experience to know.
Can you let me know what you think. I asked Pete if he minded chatting it through with you guys and he said he didn't.
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Mike
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5stud
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Re: Does the 2.0 Cylinder Head fit a 2.3?
« Reply #1 on: Aug 15th, 2008, 11:05pm » |
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YES.use 2.3 head gasket its cheper than 2.0 aswell
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Jonnycab
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Re: Does the 2.0 Cylinder Head fit a 2.3?
« Reply #2 on: Aug 16th, 2008, 2:29am » |
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The 2.0 8v head is different, but as far as I know the 2.0 16v & 2.3 16v heads are the same 
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Mike_Floutier
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Re: Does the 2.0 Cylinder Head fit a 2.3?
« Reply #3 on: Aug 16th, 2008, 5:24am » |
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Thanks guys,
Forgive me this, I don't want to appear pedantic BUT, has anyone done this OR can someone else give me a second opinion.
Not that I doubt Jonnycab or Pete BUT if I do it I don't want the whole thing blowing up and destroying itself - hehe!
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Mike
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5stud
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Re: Does the 2.0 Cylinder Head fit a 2.3?
« Reply #4 on: Aug 16th, 2008, 9:51am » |
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YES we have done this.the 2.016v and 2.316v are not the same but they DO fit
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bizzay1
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Re: Does the 2.0 Cylinder Head fit a 2.3?
« Reply #5 on: Aug 16th, 2008, 9:52am » |
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I am pretty sure that I read somewhere that the 2.0 16v head is used on the 2.3 engine block by some racers to get better performance out of the engine (or is it the 2.3 on the 2.0) either way I believe that they are interchangable
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bizzay1
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Re: Does the 2.0 Cylinder Head fit a 2.3?
« Reply #6 on: Aug 16th, 2008, 9:57am » |
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Have you seen THIS Mike??
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Mike_Floutier
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Re: Does the 2.0 Cylinder Head fit a 2.3?
« Reply #7 on: Aug 16th, 2008, 11:58am » |
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Thanks for that Guys,
I do like the look of that head Bizzay1! I've just been to have a look at my exhaust manifold bolts; I figured that after 314,000 miles I'd have no hope but they look in good nick, I just have to invest in a long 13mm socket now to check - HOWEVER, one of them was actually loose!! THis might explain a slight niff of exhaust gas in the cabin when idling at lights etc - lol!
Anyway, whilst out there I thought I'd check the cranking pressure on good ol' No. 4 cylinder. For those of you who have been following my saga this last week, you'll be interested to note that, having started at 6 bar, the pressure went down to 4 bar after my attempt at "lapping". BUT this morning, after several hundred miles of chauffeuring (if that's how you spell it) it is now registering at 8.5 bar - that was a surprise - give it another week......hehe!
Anyway, I'm now going to do what I planned all along and lift off the cam cover and see if I can get a feeler gauge between ol' "black" valve and his closest friend, the shiny new hydraulic tappet. Well between said friend and cam lobe anyway.
Will let you know.
Thanks
Mike
PS. Bidding is up to £300 on e-bay for the car now - see http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESE LX:IT&item=120289914731
PPS. Ok, I now realise that you can't ever get any kind of feeler between a cam-follower and a cam-lobe. Of course, that's the whole purpose the hydraulic bit I suppose - take up the slack. Oh well, another fine theory....
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TiberiuS
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Re: Does the 2.0 Cylinder Head fit a 2.3?
« Reply #8 on: Aug 16th, 2008, 2:38pm » |
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Mike, just seen the car on eBay, looks a stunner, aubergine is my fav colour
Been following your posts. If you're getting 8 bar and the car is running reasonably well then I'd leave it alone, for that price let the new owner sort it...at least you're being up front about it, they're getting a good car for peanuts.
That's a serious amount of mileage you do but the car looks better than mine did at a third of that, thought mine was tidy for the age
Best of luck mate.
Regards, Bruce.
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Re: Does the 2.0 Cylinder Head fit a 2.3?
« Reply #9 on: Aug 16th, 2008, 2:45pm » |
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on Aug 16th, 2008, 2:38pm, TiberiuS wrote:Mike, just seen the car on eBay, looks a stunner, aubergine is my fav colour
Been following your posts. If you're getting 8 bar and the car is running reasonably well then I'd leave it alone, for that price let the new owner sort it...at least you're being up front about it, they're getting a good car for peanuts.
That's a serious amount of mileage you do but the car looks better than mine did at a third of that, thought mine was tidy for the age
Best of luck mate.
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I'm sure for your own satisfaction you'd like to finish the job, but I think putting on your sensible hat and following Bruces advice is the right way to go 
Dave
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Mike_Floutier
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Re: Does the 2.0 Cylinder Head fit a 2.3?
« Reply #10 on: Aug 16th, 2008, 3:07pm » |
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Mrs. F. agrees and as an american customer of mine once said; "A happy wife is a happy life"!
I think I'll take your advice guys!
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Mike
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Matt
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Re: Does the 2.0 Cylinder Head fit a 2.3?
« Reply #11 on: Aug 18th, 2008, 6:11pm » |
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sorry bit late but yes the 2.0l head fits a 2.3, the exhaust manifolds are the same and the 2.0 intake can be made to fit, i know coz ive done it
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