open/closed deck - can i tell from the outside?

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31 July 2006, 12:23 PM

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open/closed deck - can i tell from the outside?

hi all..as above is there a way to tell if i have an open or closed deck with removing the heads or engine, are there any markings ect...i dont know the year of manufactor of the engine sorry

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31 July 2006, 01:01 PM

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the hatching on the heads is also on the front and back of a closed deck block.

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31 July 2006, 01:04 PM

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http://www.cgperformance.com/subaru_block.htm

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The only way to tell with the engine in the car is to look at the
Oil filter casting on the block - should have cross hatching on it for a Closed Deck Block.