Common engine parts?

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Common engine parts?

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Does anyone know of a list of what parts are common between the R16 and U20 engines?
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I don't know of one, but pretty short list. Oil pan gasket, rear main seals, lower timing chain. Technically oil pumps can be swapped, but it's a downgrade to put an R16 pump into a U20. Others can add to the list.
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Distributor? Are the R16 cam and U20 jackshaft bearings the same? That's all else I can think of...
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Temp sending unit is common to all 1600s and 2000s. Oil filter base interchanges. Some minor tidbits.
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Definitely yes on the distributor.
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