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Old 01-02-2013, 10:41 AM
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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/COSWORTH-...item417054436a

Could be tempted, what should I look for?
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Old 01-02-2013, 10:44 AM
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No, it's not.

edit. I think it's normal 205 block.
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RS500 205 blocks have smaller core plugs than a normal 205 block

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So when ford designed the RS500, why did they feel that smaller core plugs were necessary?
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Doesnt look like oine to me

you can see the lug sticking out where the alternator goes hasnt even been removed
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I've got a genuine 500 block... Ill get some pics up when I've had a look at it
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Thanks for that.
If you could Matt Cheers.
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This is the best picture i could get of mine but you can see the smaller core plugs


Or if you search goolgle images for rs500 small core block theres plenty to read from

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=rs...20&bih=504#p=0
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