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Old 26-07-2008, 12:55 AM   #1
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Hi, i've got a 1968 Mk2 cortina and i want to put a 2lt pinto in it. I was wondering would i need an engineers certificate to get road worthy. Cheers.....Matt

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Old 26-07-2008, 09:25 AM   #2
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aslong as you use proper 2 litre engine and gearbox mounts then you will NOT need a engineers, just get a roadworthy and give them the new engine number.
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Old 26-07-2008, 09:17 PM   #3
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Thanks sterling, also do you know were i can get a good second hand 2lt and gearbox from? Cheers.....Matt
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Old 27-07-2008, 12:19 PM   #4
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oh and as long as the firewall is untouched...
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Old 28-07-2008, 02:21 PM   #5
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ebay dude!

theres always an average condition one selling for $100 - $700 depending on cond.

you can get worked 2 litres for like $1000 with average mods, cam, intake, balanced bottom end etc
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Old 28-07-2008, 02:27 PM   #6
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dont no what location you are in, but there are some i just found

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ESCORT-2-LITR...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Escort-2-lt-P...QQcmdZViewItem
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Old 29-07-2008, 07:51 PM   #7
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I live in North-East victoria. Thanks for the links...Matt
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