engine transplant on mgf vvc

[cejsmith]

Does anyone know any garages in the area that would put a replacement engine in my VVC and if so any idea of cost?

[Captain Slow]

We would...

Are you after a cost supplied & fitted (will be an exchange unit from XPart) or just to fit an engine you supply?

[Nick]

I spoke to Russel about this once and he does do them, he recons easiest way is to remove the head, then drop the engine out the bottom. It's a time consuming job, but might be worth giving Russel a bell for a quote. if this is the F with the dropped valve you've mentioned over on .org that could work out for you anyway.
Best of luck matey...

[cejsmith]

I spoke to Russel about this once and he does do them, he recons easiest way is to remove the head, then drop the engine out the bottom. It's a time consuming job, but might be worth giving Russel a bell for a quote. if this is the F with the dropped valve you've mentioned over on .org that could work out for you anyway.
Best of luck matey...

Thanks I've emails Russell and he has given me a idea on price , I've also Pm'ed capt slow to see their sort of costs.

Also has anyone used the guy in Leicester that's on ebay offering head services!!!!

[Captain Slow]

PM responded to we'll always look to be as competitive as possible although unfortunately we have a disadvantage against Russell and the like as we've got a workshop and other overheads to pay for

[cejsmith]

It appears I should just need a new head, but it would appear it still be cheaper to buy a whole engine, anybody know of any good breakers locally that might have a vvc lump at a good price???

[Nick]

Try Intapart in Daventry there's a few F's and TFs floating around their yard.

[Tony]

Hate to state the obvious, but how do you know a lump from a breakers is going to be trouble free? It may work out slightly cheaper than rebuilding the original engine but mat also prove to be a false economy.

Just a word of caution.

[cejsmith]

Hate to state the obvious, but how do you know a lump from a breakers is going to be trouble free? It may work out slightly cheaper than rebuilding the original engine but mat also prove to be a false economy.

Just a word of caution.

True

But to have the head rebuilt will cost at least £400/600, it problably need all new valves and the vvc mech repaired.

Anybody know any good repair guys in the area for head rebuilds.

[Tony]

Matt Stephens (ex MG now Pirrelli rally experience operator) has a workshop near Silverstone. He's very thorough, knows the VVC inside out and works to motorsport standards. He did Dawn's HGF last year. Probably won't be the cheapest though. I can forward his mobile number if wanted.

[cejsmith]

Matt Stephens (ex MG now Pirrelli rally experience operator) has a workshop near Silverstone. He's very thorough, knows the VVC inside out and works to motorsport standards. He did Dawn's HGF last year. Probably won't be the cheapest though. I can forward his mobile number if wanted.

please pm it to me.

thanks

[Tony]

PM sent (hopefully)

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