I have just noticed 1 of my L18 blocks has a W stamped on it beside the serial number, but my other blocks don't have this.
Can anyone tell me what the W means?
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L18 W block
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L18 W block
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Re: L18 W block
later model L18 maybe? I have noticed earlier ones seem to be A87 and later ones W53 for some reason?
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Re: L18 W block
I think the W has something to do with a different casting of the block....can't remember what exactly.......maybe something about the water jackets or something?
someone on here should know!
someone on here should know!
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Re: L18 W block
Yip the w block have siamese bores that means you can bore them out a bit more than a normal block, also they hold a bit more water ive heard.
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Re: L18 W block
yes nice item to own iff u goin to build strong l18 i have had one stowed away until i get some money to build a nice motor for the BRE
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1969 l/h drive 2dr PL510 sedan bre look alike
1972 r/h drive 4dr P510 sedan pretty standard
1969 l/h drive 2dr PL510 sedan bre look alike
1972 r/h drive 4dr P510 sedan pretty standard