FW: 84 5kT parts for 86 5ktq revisited

[B Vibert]

The only different engine in Canada is the DE, yup, an 83hp
turbo-diesel.  The KH and MC are the same according to Bentley
although I notice that the Canadian WU has an EGR, maybe more.

So, if it's an MC in an 84, maybe it's already been swapped?

Burl Vibert
1987 5kcstq
Kingston, Ontario



JShadzi at aol.com wrote:
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> [ Picked text/plain from multipart/alternative ]
> There are a few ways to tell...one, look at the throttle body, the KH uses a
> round TB, the MC uses a tear drop shaped.  Also, the MC uses a watercooled
> K26 where the KH does not, especially an '84.  Also, it will say KH or MC on
> the top of the block on the drivers side, if its not too rusted to decipher.
>
> The FA probably isn't too accurate in this case, especially if you have a
> European version.
>
> Javad
>
> In a message dated 9/15/2002 1:17:38 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
> Stephane.Livolsi at investorsgroup.com writes:
>
> > Thanks for replying, Javad.  I have version 5 and it clearly shows the same
> > engine.  It does list the KH for the 84 but also the MC.  I looked it up
> > and
> > found out where I can get the part # off the engine and I will go have
> > another look at the 84.
> >
> > I suspect that maybe the European 84's had the MC available, but possibly
> > not brought over to north America until a couple years later.  If so,
> > bummer.
> >
> > I'll let the list know when I have another look at the engine.
> >
> > Stephane