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Dod
16-08-10, 08:47 PM
I've found an XE bottom end with a crack on the face of it due to frost. All the internals are 100% so I want to re block it. I've thought about 8v ones but is there an issue with the oil gallerys?
c20 nva
16-08-10, 08:52 PM
there is an issue with the oil gallerys
Dod
16-08-10, 08:53 PM
Care to elaborate?
c20 nva
16-08-10, 08:54 PM
thay are not in the same place as the xe
c20 nva
16-08-10, 09:01 PM
sorry some will be the same as the xe but you will need to have a look as one of the n e are not the same
Dod
16-08-10, 09:02 PM
So I need SE/SEH then yeah?
c20 nva
16-08-10, 09:10 PM
not 100% mate
Dod
16-08-10, 09:10 PM
Anyone?
mowgli
16-08-10, 09:33 PM
the xe is an afterthought based on the seh. it should fit. look at the respective head gaskets.
Dod
16-08-10, 09:35 PM
Good thinking Mowgli.