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I would appreciate that, PM me details?

Fen, I've been down to see them but not sure if i'm going to go with them as an option.they're 20 mins from me and seem a great set of guys. Said he would throw a load of parts on for me too but just not sure... the workshop seems a little unequipped. They obviously do a lot of machine work in house and they seem to know what they are doing and know the tolerances but th workshops a little cluttered and cant help but feel they might loose something. They also seem to handball a lot of heavy stuff on FLT Pay them a visit if your considering it buddy Matt

would be interesting to hear what sort of figures you come back back with. I'm hoping for around 2.5 - 3K or thats what ive been told so far

Are they in the north west? Could you give me some contact info, seriously think we could get a deal if we did both at the same time?

haha i'll certainly mention it! On a serious note, if hes as good as he says he is and the work is good maybe he should come and join the forum... i'm surprised at how many people are looking at rebuilds i thought i was the only one might be worth him getting involved there could be a lot of business there I'm planning on a trip up in the next couple of weeks I have a place near me in Trafford Park Manchester that do engine rebuilds and ive already been to see them though i was slightly put off after my visit (now a last resort i think)

Hey Stu, Any more info on that? I'm speaking to as many as i can at the moment cheers, Matt

I Fen, I've also spoken with Jeff and he is offering me the same thing I'm making the 6 hour round trip to go and see him in a couple of weeks, i'll let you know what i think if that helps perhaps we could get a package deal ?? :lol: He seems to know his stuff and i'm holding his company as good maybe at the moment - will see when i meet him if i go ahead Matt

Be very very careful of companies that offer services like this , some in fact many just clean up a stock engine from a breaker and sell it on, the industry is rife with it unfortunately. That one posted "Auto Engines UK Ltd" is one of them . ANY company that will only accept cash should be avoided as you have zero protection if anything goes wrong. If you really want a rebuild the best option is to use a specialist , its not cheap but many people find out its good value AFTER trying alternative means I would never deal with cash for something like this, it screams scam and i wont be going near that one

Is there a problem with the standard oil pump?

I know the forged pistons are around that sort of money but i dont see the point unless your doing everything else forged (and unless your going for FI)... 4K seems reasonable for what they've quoted though i have had better quotes. including rebore and new piston heads... i guess it will change from garage to garage Who was that with??

What comes in the bottom end? crank etc on mine should be fine so not looking to replace that TDI wont carry out the work they recommended Abbey A wealth of goodies. Wiseco pistons Eagle rods ARP Rod bolts ARP main studs Ceramic/moly piston coating Block inspected and cleaned Block redecked Block bored and honed Block water passage cut for HR head gasket Rotating assembly balanced Crank magnafluxed and journals re polished New moly coated race spec main bearings New moly coated rod bearings Block prepped and assembled. What would be the advantages of all this tho? I am on a budget and i just dont think its practical. Sure it would be nice to have all that but i'm not going FI and just happy to have a good honest 280 hp back

What comes in the bottom end? crank etc on mine should be fine so not looking to replace that TDI wont carry out the work they recommended Abbey

What's happend matt? Hi Nick, The motor started smoking about 4 to 5 months ago and although it still drives its that bad now that i'm burning more oil than V power! Diagnosis at the garage was "Rebuild" Its been SORN for the last two and a half months while i save up had to part with a load of stuff to get to this point and i dont want to give up until its back on the road (hopefully soon)

thanks for the heads up, I've already spoken with Abbey and they're too expensive for my budget (yes sadly i do have a budget for the build) ive had budget prices ranging from 2.5K - 10K I can't do the build myself as i would need to hire a workshop space / ramp and only have time to work on it at evenings and weekends I know i could have the machine work done myself but dont know the tolorances and spec I'm not rushing into it but ive managed to sell some bits and just want to get some fresh numbers in my head

Hi guys can any one recommend a good place to get my engine rebuilt? I'm still saving but i want to start looking at places now Ta Matt

provisionally sold pending payment

£1650 + postage / carriage

Would be happy to take 1000 from a forum member at this point please PM me for more details Matt

Lord above!

counter offer?

open to sensible offers

item sold to a friend, mods please lock

I've reduced the price and open to offers Matt

sold, mods please lock

I found out these can be tested on a multi meter, there are a few videos on youtube They're expensive to replace with new ones at £80 each!