Had a phone call today from a breakers yard in Leeds that have a solution;
2007 rev up engine still in the car,
35k miles,
full nissan dealer history.
all documents from insurance write-off
photos on their website of the car which was in a front end smash but no damage to the engine.
They say they will collect my car on the day from me, replace the engine and provide all compression tests etc, bring the car back or i can collect in 5 days. All this for £2500 with 3 months parts and labour guarantee.
So far this looks my best bet as all prices i have had so far only include supply of an engine for between 1500-3500.
Any thoughts?