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whats difference between black and silver top engines zetec?

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Old 30-06-2007, 08:39 PM
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just wondering the differences?
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Old 30-06-2007, 08:41 PM
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ones got a black top the other has a silver one

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i should have expected that
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one has hydraulic lifters other solid
water pump is different on blacktop and is a bit of a twat to get working right if converting to fiesta or escort and mount is slightly different too
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Rod lenghs are different and piston design is different.Black tops rev higher apparently and have a better cylinder head.
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