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

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

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

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.... 

RobseyMV6 wrote on 12. Jul 2009 at 13:19:

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

Is that fitted?  ;D ;D

JamesV6CDX wrote on 12. Jul 2009 at 13:44:

RobseyMV6 wrote on 12. Jul 2009 at 13:19: 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

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

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

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

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

MutantCav wrote on 12. Jul 2009 at 19:12:

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

JamesV6CDX wrote on 12. Jul 2009 at 18:00:

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??

JamesV6CDX wrote on 12. Jul 2009 at 18:00:

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?

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

My engine now sold and fitted.