scooters Posted February 11, 2011 Author Posted February 11, 2011 nope - no tach on this guy but I will suggest he grows one. My office is at the Spagetti Bay Business Centre across the road from Asda so the place youre talking about is round the corner - if I get some dosh together i might outsource this bit so maybe an XUD is the way to go - B series ain't exactly quiet themselves and like you say, i could always add insulation in the engine bay there is heaps of space
CreepingJesus Posted February 11, 2011 Posted February 11, 2011 Ahh, the old 'terminal building' from when it was an airfield! The two independants in the industrial estate - R+A Autos and Westgarth's - are good, but probly wouldn't do an engine swap. In fact, I know R+A won't even do engine work any more, and Westgarth's is usually forward booked for weeks/months. There is a very outside possibilty that N+T might be up for it. If the workshop's quiet, they have been known to do jobs for cash, to keep busy - so long as it goes under the bosses' radar. They sorted the cracked x-member on the LDV I bought off them, with a lovely bit of welding. If you've seen the quality of the stainless fabrications sitting in the yard, you'll get the idea!
Lankytim Posted February 11, 2011 Posted February 11, 2011 Hey, Bol. Can I deffo put your name down for this mongo engine? I have a queue of potential buyers with CASH WAITING who need it for their Ital conversions.
Lankytim Posted February 11, 2011 Posted February 11, 2011 I dunno, £15? *edit* sod it, i've had loads of use from the A frame, so you can have it for free!
Mr_Bo11ox Posted February 11, 2011 Posted February 11, 2011 No worries i'll pay £15 for it!!! YES put me down for it.
Lankytim Posted February 11, 2011 Posted February 11, 2011 Great, Ill make a start unbolting things/looking at it. Any chance of a hand?
Mr_Bo11ox Posted February 11, 2011 Posted February 11, 2011 Ah shit. I can muster a couple of hours one night this week.. Is it at your house?
scaryoldcortina Posted February 12, 2011 Posted February 12, 2011 This thread is QUALITY.. it is exactly like reading my PMs. Scooters.. if you want it, and can come and get it I have a 1800 "Gold Seal" B series here that didn't fit the somerset.
scooters Posted February 12, 2011 Author Posted February 12, 2011 that would be GR* SCO! My one has done 91k and fitting a goldseal would be a good idea I can then keep my engine as a spare or rebuild and sell on - how much would you like for it? where are you based? and are you able to hold it for me for a month or so so I can get the dosh together? I't should fit in the back of a 240 or an 850! cheers R
scaryoldcortina Posted February 12, 2011 Posted February 12, 2011 North west durham. You only have to scrape together petrol money, you can have the engine for free. No problem keeping it for while longer (it's been sitting in the corner for about a year now, so no huge hurry).
scooters Posted February 12, 2011 Author Posted February 12, 2011 much appreciated - I'm down there a lot as the inlaws live in Durham City will send you a pm rich
Lankytim Posted February 12, 2011 Posted February 12, 2011 Wow, thats very generous SOC! Sounds like this story is going to have a happy ending!
scaryoldcortina Posted February 12, 2011 Posted February 12, 2011 Well, I have no use for it - it didn't fit the somerset! I have no plans to get a sherpa (van or coupe) and I'd rather see it go to a good cause than over the bridge.
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