Hello, I just rebuilt a 78 2.0 and you are correct- you cannot use any other cylinder head except 76-78. you may be able to get away with an earlier type 4 head, but I believe the valves are smaller.
Percy. -----Original Message----- From: JordanVw@aol.com <JordanVw@aol.com> To: vanagon@vanagon.com <vanagon@vanagon.com> Cc: aircldvw@CC.OWU.EDU <aircldvw@CC.OWU.EDU> Date: Tuesday, September 15, 1998 10:49 AM Subject: Need drivers side cyl head for '78 westy 2.0L
:i need a good used, or rebuilt drivers (left) side cyl head for a '78 bus, :2.0L w/ hyd lifters. :anyone got one? :would any '76 --'78 2.0L head work? im assuming i cant use '79-'83 aircooled :heads because of the square exh. ports...??? : :info would be appreciated... : :chris |
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