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Trading Area => Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted => Topic started by: JamesV6CDX on 12 July 2009, 13:17:15

Title: Looks like I'll have to buy an engine then....
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 12 July 2009, 13:17:15

I can't find a good block, so I'll need to just get a good engine. I suspect cylinder head damage also on the 1-3-5 bank on mine, so probably better just to change the whole lump.

The only thing is - I only have an Astra estate to transport it, so the heads would have to be removed in advance.

If anyone has anything suitable please let me know - I'm looking to do the transplant at the end of this month, after I've finished the mig stem seal job  :y

Title: Re: Looks like I'll have to buy an engine then....
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 12 July 2009, 13:17:59

For those who don't know the scenario - it's a 3.0 V6  (late engine)

Title: Re: Looks like I'll have to buy an engine then....
Post by: RobseyMV6 on 12 July 2009, 13:19:44

May have one here for £275 just over 100k if i break the car?

Title: Re: Looks like I'll have to buy an engine then....
Post by: hotel21 on 12 July 2009, 13:21:56

Got a good running 3 litre engine here with the body/running gear for an estate attached to it.  Just passed its mot so tested until 21st july 2010.... 

Title: Re: Looks like I'll have to buy an engine then....
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 12 July 2009, 13:44:26

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May have one here for £275 just over 100k if i break the car?

Is that fitted?  ;D ;D

Title: Re: Looks like I'll have to buy an engine then....
Post by: RobseyMV6 on 12 July 2009, 13:51:28

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May have one here for £275 just over 100k if i break the car?

Is that fitted?  ;D ;D

Nice one... yeah new cambelt to for that price as thats what another oof member, but never paid up for...
just the engine this time and others can get on with it as some you just can't help sadly

Title: Re: Looks like I'll have to buy an engine then....
Post by: Welung666 on 12 July 2009, 14:16:22

James if you need help moving it give me a shout :y Me and the tractor will pull it easy ;)

Title: Re: Looks like I'll have to buy an engine then....
Post by: Entwood on 12 July 2009, 15:57:15

James .. if you find one that needs moving I have a trailer and can help providing the timings suit . :)

Title: Re: Looks like I'll have to buy an engine then....
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 12 July 2009, 18:00:08

Hi Guys

I'm genuinely touched - thanks so much for the offer of help moving an engine...

I would naturally cover any costs you asked for, plus whatever you would like on top...

I am going to get the use of my uncles garage which is rather large for this job - I'm actually considering a mini engine-fitting meet  :y

Title: Re: Looks like I'll have to buy an engine then....
Post by: MutantCav on 12 July 2009, 19:12:30

I for one would come to an engine fitting meet...taken many out, never yet put on in...Haynes says its the opposite of removal though  ::) ;D :y

Title: Re: Looks like I'll have to buy an engine then....
Post by: Lazydocker on 12 July 2009, 22:43:06

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I for one would come to an engine fitting meet...taken many out, never yet put on in...Haynes says its the opposite of removal though  ::) ;D :y

Depends if you've removed it in typical breaker style..... With a Gas Axe ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Looks like I'll have to buy an engine then....
Post by: 924boy on 12 July 2009, 23:36:37

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Hi Guys

I'm genuinely touched - thanks so much for the offer of help moving an engine...

I would naturally cover any costs you asked for, plus whatever you would like on top...

I am going to get the use of my uncles garage which is rather large for this job - I'm actually considering a mini engine-fitting meet  :y

How about an engine fitting / cambelt replacement meet??

Title: Re: Looks like I'll have to buy an engine then....
Post by: Marie on 13 July 2009, 07:42:22

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Hi Guys

I'm genuinely touched - thanks so much for the offer of help moving an engine...

I would naturally cover any costs you asked for, plus whatever you would like on top...

I am going to get the use of my uncles garage which is rather large for this job - I'm actually considering a mini engine-fitting meet  :y

where is the garage mate?

Title: Re: Looks like I'll have to buy an engine then....
Post by: MutantCav on 13 July 2009, 09:30:30

Nah easy enough to remove properly lol Managed to remove the last one in 2.5 hours from start to finish using my spare tool kit and undoing all clips etc, not really that much holding the engine in tbh...only thing I didnt bother doing was to remove the scuttle as it didnt matter if it got damaged or not :y

Title: Re: Looks like I'll have to buy an engine then....
Post by: RobseyMV6 on 16 July 2009, 21:04:08

My engine now sold and fitted.