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Old 19-04-2009, 10:01 PM
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hi there i was just wondering if there is any difference between the 4x4 head and 2wd head an if anyone has any pics of the differences .
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no one know
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Various differences but the main one is the 2wd has more volume in the combustion chamber.
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if i poped down to you martin would ya be able to tell me if my head is a 2wd or 4wd thanks
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temp gauge sender at front near turbo on 2wd and near dip stick on 4wd
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2wd head has a big lug on the side the turbo goes on for the turbo hanger the 4x4 head dosent

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Im sure you can make them out beside the turbo here if its not got they 2 holes its 4x4
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its a 2wd one then thanks guys much apriciated
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went an seen martin this morning from reyland he had a look at me block for me didnt need to take the head in the end lol
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The thermo stats are different like in the pic.
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can you use 2wd on a 4x4?
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Originally Posted by Trist
can you use 2wd on a 4x4?
yes but it will lower the c/r
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Originally Posted by B13 JUS
yes but it will lower the c/r

thanks.
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