Head gasket failure, or worse. 3.6PT

Hi,

ABH has been exported to UK as well, so it would be just a matter of patience. An ABH was auctioned two weeks ago south of London - for _really_ little money (the whole V8, not only the engine). PTs are seen as well from time to time.

If you have the change to get a PT and make a plug and play switch, I'd vote for that. Changes are way higher that you have your V8 back on the streets in near future. Alternatively, if you are still up to an ABH, look at germanautoconnection.com - they have detailed descriptions on how to switch from PT to ABH. But I'd never go for that if I can have the same engine with no troubles.

Bastian

I go with Bastian.

A PT to PT swap is done in a few hours, a converstion can take days.

Get the PT engine and get the car on the street,
if yo still want to make it faster () yo have enough time to find all parts for a conversion.

I even agree with them

Worst case: Spend a few days of your vacancies in Germany , buy a PT and ship it by yourself.

You can find a couple of responsible guys at the huns , selling checked and solid working V8 parts.

In all my searching of the UK, I have found only 2 viable V8s

PT, with 3mths warranty. at £700
ABH, but someone has already taken both heads off, and sold one. So, nearly worthless, given the cost of the gaskets, head bolts and replacement head.

The ABZ option will come later, when time allows.

I have, in this process found 2 cars languishing.
One is nearly complete- Gold. minus one head- partially dismantled engine, but otherwise complete. And supposedly in working order. But the state of the car prior to the head being removed is unclear.
The other car is a donor car, partially stripped, due to rear body damage. Several components, including the engine, have already been removed.

If it were possible, I would be straight over to germany to source an engine, but it's just not practical right now.

If I had the space, both these other cars would be in my possession now.
Timing!

Hi,

shipping is no option? Shipping a (manual) gearbox is around 60 pounds, hence I guess that the engine maybe costs twice as much - still way cheaper than driving to Germany.
Bastian

Mark,

would you like us to look for a cheap PT for you in Germany? If yes, what's the max you can spend (excl. shipping)? Or do you want to find one on your own?

Bastian

Hi Fellas

Thanks for the offer. I have located a PT engine in the UK, £700 including delivery. I just need to coordinate it in between business trips.
If all does not go well, then I'll take you up on your kind offer.

cheers