Sunday, Jun 06, 2010 at 20:39
GEM enginesTD
The TD Cortina, released October 1974,[17] was offered in L, XL and XLE trim levels and could be identified by its plastic grille. Early TDs used single round headlights for both four- and six-cylinder models but rectangular units were part of the mid-life facelift of March 1976.[18] When fitted with the optional "Rallye" Pack, the later models featured round headlights and quartz halogen
driving lights.[19]
Both the TC and TD six cylinder models were immediately recognized over the four-cylinder versions by the raised 'power bulge' in the center of the bonnet. It was widely believed that this was to allow clearance of the air filter. However it was a purely a cosmetic change as a four-cylinder bonnet will fit over a six-cylinder Cortina's engine bay. Basic transmission for the six-cylinder model was originally a slick-shifting three-speed manual floor shift, with a four-speed Borg-Warner single rail transmission available, taken straight from the Falcon GT. Also available was a Borg-Warner M35 three-speed automatic across all models. From 1976 the six cylinder engines featured a revised crossflow cylinder head, keeping in line with the Falcon.
you should be able to find if you ring wreckers around the place, i think GEM engines still have a 2l motor for these.
Just on tip, anything with xl on the back of a car only means what package it has, i.e., sl, slx slxi, are just packaging. You can find the year and model i.e, tc cortina, td cortina
on the rego papers with Chassis/VIN number. this will make it easier for the people you talk to and help in getting the right motor for your vehicle.
different models of cortina
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