Hey all!
I've owned 1600's and an 1800. Never a 2000.
If I'm looking at a Spider with an unknown history, and I want to be sure it really IS the 2000cc motor in it (and that it hasn't been swapped), what are the visible signs to look for?
visible inspection; 1800 vs 2000
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maytag
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visible inspection; 1800 vs 2000
I'm no Boy-Racer..... but if I can't take every on-ramp at TWICE the posted limit.... I'm a total failure!
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ventura ace
Re: visible inspection; 1800 vs 2000
The block on the 2 Liter is taller than the 1.6 and 1.8. The 1608 and 1756 are almost exactly the same height (about 10.5"). The 2 liter is about 1" taller, I think (I don't have one to measure).
The casting markings are probably different, also. I can get back to you with the casting markings on the 1608 and 1856, but someone else will need to chime in for the 2 liter.
Alvon
The casting markings are probably different, also. I can get back to you with the casting markings on the 1608 and 1856, but someone else will need to chime in for the 2 liter.
Alvon
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mbouse
Re: visible inspection; 1800 vs 2000
welll.... only the two litres are fuel injected, or if unmodified the 79-80's have carburetors connected to an intake manifold with multicolored pneumatic tubes all over the place. the carbureted 2 litre dispstick tube attaches to the intake manifold and not a bracket on the cam cover.
the timing indicator is a stamped steel bracket connected to the block, rather than using the timing belt cover as the timing indicators.
visibly the radiator is larger, by necessity.
the timing indicator is a stamped steel bracket connected to the block, rather than using the timing belt cover as the timing indicators.
visibly the radiator is larger, by necessity.