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Old 17-11-2006, 08:45 PM
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what water jacket type do these have(large slot or three holes exhaust side) and what are the differences if any to a std head

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Old 17-11-2006, 08:48 PM
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500 head is different from normal 2wd heads i think.

bigger ports maybe?

dont think they sorted the cooling probs till the 4wd ones tho?
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Cheers Euan just as i thought as i've been offered one but i don't want those cooling/gasket issues.

so i'm after a late type 2wd one as these have the holes
easier said than done eh
Old 17-11-2006, 09:21 PM
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the thermostat housing it different on the 500's mate..

best asking someone who knows for sure
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i dont think the ports were different..

iirc, as genuine rs500 head has dimples on the inlet side one the metal below the port... i think!
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can anyone post up a pic?

cheers guys really need more info
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