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(Message started by: Bulldozer on Oct 23^rd, 2006, 8:02am)

Title: Engine Type?
Post by Bulldozer on Oct 23^rd, 2006, 8:02am

Hi everyone,
I'm sure this must have been asked before (probably many times) and I'm sorry to ask it again but . . . .

What's the difference between the 'BOA' and 'BOB' engines?

Thanks to all in advance.

Title: Re: Engine Type?
Post by Spannerdemon on Oct 23^rd, 2006, 8:42am

I don't know the answer, but this site may well help you.

It is a good site to supplement this one. All about Ford Engines/Power etc etc.

http://www.fordpower-uk.co.uk/index.php?s=58418b922321be95f145d012a57d1398&showforum=12

Title: Re: Engine Type?
Post by howiedintheplace on Oct 23^rd, 2006, 8:48am

Well alot more than you think probably & far too much to list really.

Basics are:

Engine management
Inlet
fuel rail
Heads
Block
Crank
Cam timming gear
Camshafts
Thermostat
& more ;D

But most of it can be swapped around between engines with some minor mods ;)

Title: Re: Engine Type?
Post by Bulldozer on Oct 23^rd, 2006, 12:35pm

Is there a simple way of identifying wich version I have?
I'm about to undertake a head overhaul and don't want to get wrong gaskets etc.

Title: Re: Engine Type?
Post by twinturbo on Oct 23^rd, 2006, 1:03pm

Easy..

If you have a black plastic engine cover with COSWORTH 24V it's a BOB.. If you have an aluminium Plenum with two Cosworth badges it's a BOA..

All scorpios BOB
All Granada's BOA

TT

Title: Re: Engine Type?
Post by Dave on Oct 23^rd, 2006, 1:03pm

Basically if you have a Granada (up to 1995) its a BOA, if its a Scorpio (1995 onwards) its a BOB.

Title: Re: Engine Type?
Post by Bulldozer on Oct 23^rd, 2006, 1:15pm

Thanks Dave & TT for making it so simple.
Mines definately a BOB ('95, Scorpio), which is good 'cause that's the only gasket set my local supplier can find me.

Title: Re: Engine Type?
Post by Highlander on Oct 23^rd, 2006, 2:43pm

Unless its a 12v ;)

Title: Re: Engine Type?
Post by hellblue on Oct 23^rd, 2006, 9:21pm

You should also do plenty of homework on the engine befor you start as if its your first top end job any mistake you make on this engine may well cost you big time! There is loads of info on the main site inc. the full manual!

Title: Re: Engine Type?
Post by twinturbo on Oct 23^rd, 2006, 9:52pm

If I had never done an engine before I would STAY well clear.. Even now I would be daunted and I have taken top ends off....

Fiat Panda 900
VW Golf 1.1 & 1.3
ford 1.8 CVH ( about 7 times!!! )
VX 2.0 SOHC ( NIGHTMARE! )
Sierra DOHC.. ( ARRG!! )
VOLVO 850 T5
Ford 2.9V6 12V
Kent X-Flo
And one or two others..

TT

Title: Re: Engine Type?
Post by twinturbo on Oct 23^rd, 2006, 9:55pm

I find it easier/quicker/better/cheaer

To just swap out the lumps for better ones.

TT

Title: Re: Engine Type?
Post by Highlander on Oct 23^rd, 2006, 9:57pm

Fiat Panda?? ;D
obviously it belonged to someone else though ;)

Title: Re: Engine Type?
Post by hellblue on Oct 23^rd, 2006, 9:59pm

A F**T P***A ;D