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[PaulW]

Without management, just engine...

So far quoted £860 from one breakers, which I think is a 'tad' overpriced...

I know these are somewhat hard to come by, but surely still possible to get cheaply??

[Jay w]

when i was looking for my 2.6 that was an average price for a bare lump, so no that's about the norm......

i fell lucky and sourced a FWD lump, it might be worth looking for a wrecked 3.2 veccy, still not many around but i would imagine they are easier to come by

[PaulW]

Aye I was thinking of looking for the FWD version and using that, not much to get it in the Omega really I'd imagine!

Although I'd then be tempted to source the 2.6 VXR lump   even though there is no way in hell that would ever work without serious bodging...

[Elite Pete]

Why not just go for a 3.0 and save a few hundred quid, ok it might be 10bhp down but the change will buy you a chip

[Martin_1962]

Long terms plans for mine include 3.2

[Elite Pete]

Can't see the point unless its going to be tuned :-/

[Elite Pete]

Long terms plans for mine include 3.2

Is that wise, you can't even keep a 2.6 on the black stuff sorry mate

[tunnie]

Long terms plans for mine include 3.2

Is that wise, you can't even keep a 2.6 on the black stuff sorry mate

Why not just buy a 3.2, with car attached?

Cheaper, easier!

[Elite Pete]

Long terms plans for mine include 3.2

Is that wise, you can't even keep a 2.6 on the black stuff sorry mate

Why not just buy a 3.2, with car attached?

Cheaper, easier!

Fair point

[PaulW]

Long terms plans for mine include 3.2

Is that wise, you can't even keep a 2.6 on the black stuff sorry mate

Why not just buy a 3.2, with car attached?

Cheaper, easier!

Fair point

gash interior
gash front end
gash roadtax hikes

least with fitting a 3.2 to a pre-2001 shell, the tax goes on the older element of the car, so tax will remain the same

[Elite Pete]

Long terms plans for mine include 3.2

Is that wise, you can't even keep a 2.6 on the black stuff sorry mate

Why not just buy a 3.2, with car attached?

Cheaper, easier!

Fair point

gash interior
gash front end
gash roadtax hikes

least with fitting a 3.2 to a pre-2001 shell, the tax goes on the older element of the car, so tax will remain the same

Fair point

[Martin_1962]

Long terms plans for mine include 3.2

Is that wise, you can't even keep a 2.6 on the black stuff sorry mate

Why not just buy a 3.2, with car attached?

Cheaper, easier!

Less LPG plumbing, less ICE moving, not that dented!

[Martin_1962]

Long terms plans for mine include 3.2

Is that wise, you can't even keep a 2.6 on the black stuff sorry mate

Wasn't on the black stuff it was paving slabs!!!!

[Martin_1962]

There are other plans too, but it is a long term plan, and after sorting out all the other things, don't want to change the car.

[Markie]

I can guarantee this engine wont go for £860

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2001-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-V6-SPECIAL-AUTO-WHITE_W0QQitemZ300257118153QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item300257118153&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14


remov the engine, scrap the rest, spend the change on beer.