Engine Fitting Advice

[Skosh]

Hey guys,

I'm looking for some advice on a garage to use for some work I need done. I own an'08 Mini Cooper S Works and I'm looking to swap out the enginer. Basically it will be a like for like swap with a lower mileage engine (My current engine is "gubbed" for want of a better word).

I'm looking for a reliable place in Glasgow/South Lanarkshire that will do the job for a reasonable cost.

Any help much appreciated.

Thanks.

[marshal_alan]

performance tek http://www.performancetek.co.uk/ run cars in scottish mini cooper cup so used to doing engine swaps and mods

[ModernAndy]

There's a few PH'ers with garages or contacts in that area. OlberJ and Jith come to mind but I'm sure there'll be a few suggestions and potentially a PH discount on the work somewhere.

[S2red]

That's about a 3 hour job between races in paddock at Knockhill

Wee bit longer in a garage

[jith]

S2red said:

That's about a 3 hour job between races in paddock at Knockhill

Wee bit longer in a garage

AAAArrghh!! Not in a road car it's not!!

Rusty fixings, more rusty fixings and yet more rusty fixings yet again!

Beware of different engine codes and ECU compatability OP.

J

[BillyWhizz888]

Usually a job for me at a weekend taking my time going through every bit and bolt ect and giving the new engine a service before starting. Never trust what oil is in it

That's the prob Im afraid of with ecu not reading new engine and have to try swap every sensor


A friend has a garage in cambuslang and soon be relocating to Blantyre. This is a job he be happy to do
R&ad autos. Worked for many years and now starting on his own

[johnnyr6]

There is a boy i've used in Belshill, Camy, who is very good and decent prices.

CSK tuning. He is on facebook. Or i can get you his number if you want.

Johnny.

[Skosh]

Hi everyone,

Apologies, I haven't been able to log on recently. Thanks for all your suggestions.

I'm currently considering what to do with the car e.g fix it or go all out and completely rebuild it to the way I've always wanted it.

I'll keep all suggestions in mind going forward.

[anonymous-user]

After a similar incident I sent mine down to Coastal Racing in Morcombe. They collected it for a not unreasonable fee too. A couple of folk I know from the MINI scene have had Carl re build their cars. Coastal have been racing MINI's R53 and R56 for about 10 years now.