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Old December 1st 04, 07:17 PM
dogsbottom
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I have seen a cheap twin spark for sale 108k I got a 164 with a dodgy
autobox and was thinking about buying the 75 and when and if the engine
blowes to stick in the one from the 164 is that possable has anyone done it.


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Old December 1st 04, 09:00 PM
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dogsbottom wrote:

> I have seen a cheap twin spark for sale 108k I got a 164 with a dodgy
> autobox and was thinking about buying the 75 and when and if the engine
> blowes to stick in the one from the 164 is that possable has anyone done
> it.


Certainly possible, but my Giulietta was similar, and in no way would be
described as cheap........
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Old December 2nd 04, 12:25 AM
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Thanks for the reply mate but I descided to keep the 75 standard it is
reported to have special cams is there anything to look out for on twin
sparks I never had one before.


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Old December 2nd 04, 10:06 PM
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dogsbottom wrote:

> Thanks for the reply mate but I descided to keep the 75 standard it is
> reported to have special cams is there anything to look out for on twin
> sparks I never had one before.


Make sure the oils i changed regularly, with the filter. Other than that
they are pretty bomb proof. Changing valve clearances is a PITA, but only
needs doing rarely.
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