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Heath7 10-25-2010 11:56 AM

Will a b5244t3 (01+) swap in place of a b5244t (00)?
 
It seems the b5244t3's are more readily available (and cheaper) than the b5244t's. Would the b5244t3 from an 01+ work in a 00 v70 xc or are there variances that would cause issues?
My car has a snapped timing belt and hopefully later today I will know the extent of damage. I may just swap a low mileage head on to the current block (190k+) but if there is piston damage a motor swap seems more economical.
Any and all info is appreciate fellas!

tech 10-26-2010 08:18 PM

It might you just need to make sure the new motor is not dual VVT.

Heath7 10-27-2010 10:32 AM

Understood. The pistons had numerous indentations caused by the valves but nothing detrimental as far as I can tell. I used a polishing wheel on a right angle die grinder and took the sharp edges off. I then followed up with a wet sand (400 grit and wd-40).
The pistons cleaned up nicely. I don't expect any hot spots leading to preignition.
I plan on picking up a used head and going that route. Wish me luck :)

tech 10-27-2010 06:45 PM

Good luck you should be fine!


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