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Old 12-01-2004, 09:14 PM
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I am in the middle of collectig parts to swp my tyred 205 block to a 200 item.
I understand i will be able to use the crank from my 2wd block
Is everything else transferable or do i need a 4x4 water pump etc
The 200 block i have is bare ( waiting for my pistons to arrive)

Would it make any difference if i use a 4x4 head ???

Any help would be great

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Old 13-01-2004, 05:45 PM
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dont need water pump or thermostat housing they,ll swop. as
long as u got complete 2wd engine and acc u'll be ok, think the
crank ok 2, 4x4 head is better
Old 13-01-2004, 06:41 PM
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Yes i have started with a complete 2WD engine.

Does this mean all the little bits and bobs will transfer straight over

Do i have to use 4x4 water pump & thermostat housing if using 4x4 head?
Old 13-01-2004, 07:21 PM
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Nah u don't, but supposedly the 4x4 stat housing and pump is more efficient but dont quote me on that.
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make sure the 200 block comes with its own crank main bearing caps,as these are matched to there own block by machining and there position is numbered
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yep what they all said!
swaped my 205 bits into a 200 block and all fits straight in mate!
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Default Block swap

Yes my block came with the end caps !!

So if i want 4x4 water pump and thermostat housing i wont need 4x4 radiator or anything like that !!

Thanks for all help !!
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think u ok with rad m8 but some hoses are different
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Default block swap

Should be interesting when ordering my samcos
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well if u use 2wd water pump and thermostat u ok, but 4x4 are different
hoses, and theres 1 between pump and housing which samco dont do
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Thanks mate i will keep this in mind
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