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Oct 15, 2004 | 10:43 AM

jrmwrx

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98 Bottom end

advice needed i have a 98 bottom end (short engine) can i replace it with my 95 one, or is the compression ratio different if it is is there a way around it without sourcing a 98 head etc

Oct 15, 2004 | 11:48 AM

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From: @Junc 12, M40 Warwicksh; 01926 614522 CV33 9PL -Use 9GX for Satnav. South Mids Alcatek ECu dealer

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advice needed i have a 98 bottom end (short engine) can i replace it with my 95 one, or is the compression ratio different if it is is there a way around it without sourcing a 98 head etc

If I read that right - you want to put the 98 where the 95 was/is?

No problem - straight in, just use the thick head gaskets and it'll be fine. There are extra bolts on the clutch housing of the newer block but as your gearbox doesn't have them they won't be able to be fitted - again no problem.

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Oct 16, 2004 | 04:03 PM

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thank you david i have a pair of gaskets but i dont know if they are thick ones how thick is thick.

Oct 16, 2004 | 04:15 PM

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thank you david i have a pair of gaskets but i dont know if they are thick ones how thick is thick.

'bout as thick as I am !! 1.6 mm 3 layer laminate stainless steel. Black coloured. The .8mm ones are silver. We have stock should you need any.

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