anyone got a 2.9 engine? or somthing else?

[hoppo4.2]

so I've hit a snag in what should have been a simple recomissioning.

The bottom end is buggered.

The way I see it there are 3 options hear.

1) pull the engine and get the crank reground etc.

2) drop in a replacment engine. (anyone selling a good one?)

3) replace with somthing else? jag v6? rover v8?

The main consideration hear is that this wont be somthing I'll keep forever.

I like the idea of the jag conversion but will it affect values significantly?

[phillpot]

If it's not a keeper I don't think a Jag or V8 conversion will repay you the cost and effort involved. Standard cars sell easier.

I have a 2.9 short engine (basically no heads) believed to have been running okay before being removed from a damaged car.



Oops, just had a look at it, bores are a bit rusty... think I should have greased 'em up before stashing it away

Edited by phillpot on Friday 14th June 16:01

[Jaye R]

Hi

I have a 2.9 (believed to have 88k on it)...you are more then welcome to come and have a look and see if anything is suitable for your needs..

Cheers
Jaye

[hoppo4.2]

thanks for the fast response guys where abouts are you based?

[Jaye R]

hoppo4.2 said:

thanks for the fast response guys where abouts are you based?

Hi,

I'm in Wakefield...

Cheers
Jaye

[hoppo4.2]

Jaye R said:

Hi,

I'm in Wakefield...

Cheers
Jaye

you have mail.

[hoppo4.2]

thanks to jayr I now have another block but I'm still looking for a good complete engine if theres one about?

[hoppo4.2]

right then I think I've come up with an interesting solution to my lack of a good engine. I'll keep plans under wraps for now but it should be confirmed on Saturday. if it works out it could be another good build thred.