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- Wed May 09, 2018 9:52 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Pinto engine change recomdations?
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Re: Pinto engine change recomdations?
Have a look at the gaskets and if they look new or have been painted over with the rest of the engine you might be better leaving the block/head/sump assy in one bit . maybe take the cam cover off to view the condition / age of the cam and followers ( and to verify oil supply at the spray bar when ...
- Wed May 02, 2018 9:42 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Pinto engine change recomdations?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5661
Re: Pinto engine change recomdations?
If the "reconditioned" one is for true , and hasn't been run it will be stiff to turn. Take the plugs out and have a butchers thru the plug hole while Robin turns the engine over . If the cylinder walls look freshly honed you may be on a winner. Id take the time to prime the oil system re...
- Fri Apr 27, 2018 11:51 am
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Pinto engine change recomdations?
- Replies: 15
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Re: Pinto engine change recomdations?
I did look into putting a black top zetec in it as I have one in the shed but was put off by what I would have to buy to convert it. If I was restoring a capri and didn't have an engine I would probably go down the zetec route.
Pinto for now I think lol. Thanks for the information.
Pinto for now I think lol. Thanks for the information.
Re: Radiator
Great thanks for the reply danny. I'll get one ordered and let you know how I get on.
Re: Radiator
Hi all. Im thinking of getting one of the aluminium radiator from ebay at £134, got to be a cheaper option than recoreing my old one. Just wondering if you did get one in the end. If so what is it like?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
- Thu Apr 12, 2018 10:43 am
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Pinto engine change recomdations?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5661
Re: Pinto engine change recomdations?
If only they were all as simple as a pinto. Thanks for the information guys much appreciated.
- Sun Apr 08, 2018 4:47 pm
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Pinto engine change recomdations?
- Replies: 15
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Re: Pinto engine change recomdations?
The transit engine would be a good Base for lary rebuild but I would just like a good reliable pinto. I'm on a bit of a budget with the engine so the 2.0 will be the best I think. Is it right that the 2.0 on a standard cam the valves won't hit the pistons if the cam belt snaps?
- Sun Apr 08, 2018 8:26 am
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Pinto engine change recomdations?
- Replies: 15
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Re: Pinto engine change recomdations?
So the transit lump is completely different. I was thinking it might just have a different cam. Thanks for the information much appreciated. I'll get the capri lump on a stand and check it out. If it was rebuilt before I got it that might explain the tightness.
- Sun Apr 08, 2018 6:54 am
- Forum: Q & A
- Topic: Pinto engine change recomdations?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5661
Pinto engine change recomdations?
Hi everyone. I currently have a 1.6 pinto in my laser. I want to replace it with a 2.0. I have several engines to choose from. One 2.0 block originally from a capri that had apparently been reconditioned but doesn't turn over freely. Another 205 block from a transit with apparently really low mileag...