M20 block identification 2.5 or 2.7 eta?

Post Fri Mar 27, 2015 1:03 am

Part numbers I have are 1278921 and next to it is 28037

What capacity block could this be?

Post Fri Mar 27, 2015 5:41 am

You need to check the actual engine number. It's stamped on a flat surface just abave the sump gasket, next to the dipstick.

It should start 25 (for a 2.5) or 27 for an eta engine.

Post Fri Mar 27, 2015 7:51 pm

M20 blocks come in two sizes,80mm bore and 84mm bore.

The 84mm 'eta' block may have 'steam holes' between the bores,but these are of little value in practical terms.

It's the crank that makes the difference between 325 and 2.7.....

Post Sat Mar 28, 2015 8:27 pm

What kind of value would a 2.7 crank have these days?

Post Sat Mar 28, 2015 8:44 pm

320ise wrote:What kind of value would a 2.7 crank have these days?

Which one?

The M21 diesel or the eta?

Post Mon Mar 30, 2015 1:24 am

Eta one is the one I'm looking at, just wondering what there worth?

Post Mon Mar 30, 2015 9:21 am

Around £250 for a useable 2.7 short engine.

Post Mon Mar 30, 2015 9:32 am

I have a 2.7 eta engine here complete for £200

Post Mon Mar 30, 2015 9:39 am

23rd Feb 1979 was a Friday BTW Andy