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JamesV6CDX

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Looks like I'll have to buy an engine then....
12. Jul 2009 at 13:17

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 Thumbs Up!

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JamesV6CDX Omega Baron Offline Posts: 3202 Gloucestershire Gender: Drives: 2002 (02) 3.2 Retail MV6 in Star Silver with Leather	Re: Looks like I'll have to buy an engine then.... Reply #1 - 12. Jul 2009 at 13:17 For those who don't know the scenario - it's a 3.0 V6 (late engine)
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RobseyMV6 Senior Member Offline Posts: 710 west sussex Gender: Drives: lots :)	Re: Looks like I'll have to buy an engine then.... Reply #2 - 12. Jul 2009 at 13:19 May have one here for £275 just over 100k if i break the car?
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hotel21 Administrator Offline Posts: 12766 Doghouse Gender: Drives: into lamposts	Re: Looks like I'll have to buy an engine then.... Reply #3 - 12. Jul 2009 at 13:21 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....
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JamesV6CDX Omega Baron Offline Posts: 3202 Gloucestershire Gender: Drives: 2002 (02) 3.2 Retail MV6 in Star Silver with Leather	Re: Looks like I'll have to buy an engine then.... Reply #4 - 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?
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RobseyMV6

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Re: Looks like I'll have to buy an engine then....
Reply #5 - 12. Jul 2009 at 13:51

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? Grin

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

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Welung666 Omega Lord Offline Posts: 9768 West Midlands Gender: Drives: 99 2.5 saloon Tractor	Re: Looks like I'll have to buy an engine then.... Reply #6 - 12. Jul 2009 at 14:16 James if you need help moving it give me a shout Me and the tractor will pull it easy
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Entwood Omega King Offline Quietly Confident Posts: 13708 North Wiltshire Gender: Drives: 3.2 Elite (with LPG)	Re: Looks like I'll have to buy an engine then.... Reply #7 - 12. Jul 2009 at 15:57 James .. if you find one that needs moving I have a trailer and can help providing the timings suit .
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Re: Looks like I'll have to buy an engine then....
Reply #8 - 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 Thumbs Up!

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MutantCav Omega Baron Offline Posts: 4585 Gainsborough Gender: Drives: 3.0 2000 Mini Facelift Elite Saloon	Re: Looks like I'll have to buy an engine then.... Reply #9 - 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
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Lazydocker Omega King Offline Victim of Pinky's Power Trip! Posts: 11336 Woodbridge, Suffolk Gender: Drives: 2003 3.2 Elite Estate LPG Converted, inspected and Certified	Re: Looks like I'll have to buy an engine then.... Reply #10 - 12. Jul 2009 at 22:43 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 Depends if you've removed it in typical breaker style..... With a Gas Axe
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Re: Looks like I'll have to buy an engine then....
Reply #11 - 12. Jul 2009 at 23:36

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 Thumbs Up!

How about an engine fitting / cambelt replacement meet??

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Re: Looks like I'll have to buy an engine then....
Reply #12 - 13. Jul 2009 at 07:42

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 Thumbs Up!

where is the garage mate?

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MutantCav Omega Baron Offline Posts: 4585 Gainsborough Gender: Drives: 3.0 2000 Mini Facelift Elite Saloon	Re: Looks like I'll have to buy an engine then.... Reply #13 - 13. Jul 2009 at 09:30 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
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RobseyMV6 Senior Member Offline Posts: 710 west sussex Gender: Drives: lots :)	Re: Looks like I'll have to buy an engine then.... Reply #14 - 16. Jul 2009 at 21:04 My engine now sold and fitted.
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