i bought a beta 2 block with really low miles now im getting a good deal on a rebuilt beta 1 head and im wondering if it will all work and bolt up?? even though beta 2 was cvvt???

 

You will need to I install an 'oil non return valve'. Its an OEM part from a beta 1 motor, it goes on an oil passage (picture the block sitting in the engine bay, between 2 and 3 cyl near the front edge)...other than that it should be fine but won't flow as well as the beta 2 head

 

how hard is it to get to???? and how do i know for sure if my motor was cvvt the guy told me 03 or 04 he wasnt sure but its stamped xd20

 

I can tell from your sig picture that you dont have VVT, and to get at the oil valve you need to remove the head. Check the Beta 1 vs Beta 2 thread in this forum section.

 

Just to be sure, how are the blocks different between an ordinary beta II and one with CVVT? My CVVT block is stamped with XD20 as well. What's the engine number?

 

Nothing is different between blocks other than that valve, do some research...go look for yourself, vvt is in the head.

 

i only bought a block and now a head they are still apart so im gonna look into this tomorrow... thanks and how can u tell by my sig?? dont get what ur trying to say

 

That sticky thread is actually a goldmine of information.

 

I was just making assumptions based on the car...and really in order to have VVT you need the ECU and wiring.

 

ok now i see thanks alot btw the pics and info you posted on the thread is excacly what i needed to know thanks alot...



one more question do u think i should put a beat 1 oil pump for more flow or just leave it alone.... block has 9k original miles