Billy_RS

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if you have a black or silver top zetec block?

I havent got the head so unsure. Is there a number on the block that will be able to tell me which version it is?

Want to get some arp rod bolts so need to know which size to get.

Thanks in advance

Billy_RS

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Anyone?

lead_foot

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Ones got a black top and ones got a sliver top, unless its been re-painted.

DaveZS

Sorry mate, can't help. Just found that amusing.

percybigun

studs should be different from blacktop to silvertop where the ancillaries bolt on because they bolt on in slightly different place

here is pics of my blacktop block when it was out of the car, see if yours resembles this, if not yours is a silvertop

http://www.zetec-turbo.com/gallery/t...s.php?album=31

Luca

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The black top as far as i remember has a two wheels acting as the cam belt tensioner......

MK5RST

Those pics look exacly like my 2.0 silvertop

lead_foot

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That'll teach me to try to be funny and not to read the whole post.

Find the head.

Luca

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sorry i read that as head not block

Luca

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As from Ft.com


black top

The block was strengthened - a larger amount of metal between the bores is clearly visible in comparison with the S1 and S2. The oil filter mounting became integral to the base of the block and the sump gained a windage tray and baffles to reduce oil surge. The sump's webbing was also improved in an effort to combat block flex.

Billy_RS

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Cheers lads.

I think its a silver top from looking at the evidence

BM08

which is best to have? i think ive got the silver top in my GTi? well i dont recall seeing any black anyways....

crazycage

black top has a 2 piece baffeled sump

Brian

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The Escort GTi has a silver top zetec engine

Here is pictures of my black top engine








Brian

BM08

Thought so, BUT which is best? ive heard they say one is better than the other? dont ask my why