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Date: Thu, 15 May 2003 23:41:49 +0200
From: requist <requist1nopsamare.nl>
Subject: Re: B type engine question (900 turbo <81)


Ok, thanks for the information.. Remco Grunff wrote: > equist wrote: > >> Ok, thanks all very much for the reactions, very helpfull.. >> >> So if I get this right the mountings to the bodyframe are the same, >> the connections to the exhaust/gearbox etc aswell. I have several >> options depending on the fuel-system (If I remember correctly the car >> has an injection system (without APC)). >> >> 1: If the car has a carburator I just buy an engine with inlet and >> outlet manifolds and the carburator. > > > Yup. > >> 2: If it is indeed an injection I can buy an H type engine and use my >> own inlet and outlet manifolds and keep my current fuel-system. I do >> have to check if the inlet manifold fits (outlet manifold does?). > > > Not 100% sure about either manifold. They're very similar, but not sure > they're swappable. > >> 3: I buy an engine with inlet and outlet manifolds and the complete >> injection system. > > > Easiest option, guaranteed to work. > > >> Ok still some questions left: >> >> -I was planning on buying the engine with gearbox, I guess the >> mounting of the gearbox will also be the same? > > > Identical. > >> -With option 3 what parts do I need to replace; if I read the workshop >> manual correct the control unit for the injection can also control >> some other systems like APC. > > > Depends which injection system it has - if it's the earlier Bosch CIS, > then it's a mechanical system, with the only electronics controling the > cold-start mechanism and the idle valve. If it's the later Bosch > K-Jettronic, it's electromechanical injectors, and a more sophisticated > control unit. > >> -Is all equipment attached to the engine compatible or do I have to >> make sure I get it with the engine (startermotor/alternator/waterpump >> etc?) > > > Starter and alternator are swappable. The water pump is totally > different - but this will come out with the engine anyway. > > Good luck. >

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