Cheers Guys,
I'll have a look at the skyline option, but as I'm 'OK' around an engine, putting a different one in a different hole as it were sounds a bit more than I can handle, on my own anyway.
Will seriously look at a scrapyard block and maybe get it built a bit while it's out.
Anyone know of an english company that will build it? I did put a link of an American company that does building, but with warranty's and shipping, not an option. I have surfed for UK companies, but cannot find any. Obviously not looking in the right places.
As for the Yank block, a great idea, but with my knowledge, it's way out of my league i'm afraid... Shite'ing me pants just thinking about it!!!