DBF

I can get a complete WK (early 5kt) head (162xxx kms) for $125...head, cam, distributor, cam cover etc. I know it will fit my WE block, but what is the advantage? Could I expect to see appreciable HP gains? He won't sell the cam separately, that's what I was after initially. Any thoughts?

Dan

frito

Are you sure that the water jackets align and are the same?

fastorange

I have the stock one from my 87 4ooo Q and I have a cam from I think a 84 cgt ( I would have to check )are these the wrong ones (hydrolic) or they good ? I put a blau 272 in my car its really nice ...

DBF

Positive. As a matter of fact, the head gasket I bought has the following engine codes listed as applicable applications:
WH, WN, 1.5l I5
DY, KE, KG, KH, KJ, KK, KL, GV, WB, WC, WE, WJ, WK, WR and WS, 2.2l I5.
Ironically, I took the time to look some of these engine codes up. There are diesels, normally aspirated and turbo mills that all use the same gasket. Based on that, I am certain that the two heads are compatible with the block. Just to be sure, I compared the 2 on Friday night. They look identical, too my eyes anyway!!


Dan

DBF

After experiencing the problem of the past couple days, I'm not certain I want to say for sure there is only 1 WE code style engine (head). Both heads I have are definitely solid lifter units, but I still do not understand why the cams were not standardized between the two. So to answer your question, I require the shorter, solid lifter cam! I'm sorry, I know that is an awfully vague answer. DDG, can you shed some light??

Dan

frito

No doubt that the early WE heads in 4000 are different and the casting is only off by a the letter C verses an H on my 83 coupe.

frito

Cool. But I would give blau or someone a ring before I made the swap. The hydro lifters means no more adjustments....

Good luck

P.S. I have to pull my head since I have a broken stud and so I picked up a gasket set also.
Same deal, brand is elring and it says DY, KE, ..............WE.

fastorange

my cams are all hydro , tryed ...