engine swaps in or around bedfordshire
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hello there, my engine swap may be happening... and soon!
but i don't really know of anyone who can do it, i know a couple of mechanics who could probably fit my new engine (not particularly difficult swap) but would rather get it done by a professional
so anyone out there know of any decent garages in bedfordshire, northamptonshire, buckinghamshire, cambridgeshire etc... (any of the counties no more than 50-75 miles from bedford really) who could perform a swap for me...?
if it helps the car is a mk 1 Cav (front end of a Manta - see profile) and the engine is the 2.0 16v so the only things needed for the swap is 1.8 Manta engine mounts, 1.8 sump, relocated dizzy, and 1.8 gearbox and mounts - which can be supplied by me
cheers for any help,
Gareth.
but i don't really know of anyone who can do it, i know a couple of mechanics who could probably fit my new engine (not particularly difficult swap) but would rather get it done by a professional
so anyone out there know of any decent garages in bedfordshire, northamptonshire, buckinghamshire, cambridgeshire etc... (any of the counties no more than 50-75 miles from bedford really) who could perform a swap for me...?
if it helps the car is a mk 1 Cav (front end of a Manta - see profile) and the engine is the 2.0 16v so the only things needed for the swap is 1.8 Manta engine mounts, 1.8 sump, relocated dizzy, and 1.8 gearbox and mounts - which can be supplied by me
cheers for any help,
Gareth.
no not a member of the club but do use the website, would join but i've been told that sometimes they're a bit funny about letting Vauxhall's in...
the trouble is i don't have the space to do the swap here, so really need it doing by a mechanic... so may as well get it done right by a pro!
the trouble is i don't have the space to do the swap here, so really need it doing by a mechanic... so may as well get it done right by a pro!
leighton not a problem... its only 45mins away... if i'm willing to go there to meet a bunch of strangers in a car park i'm willing to go there to have an engine fitted...
probably likely to buy another car whilst the Cav is off the road, seen an Astra for £10 i'm tempted by!!!
but yeah, any info would be good!!!
probably likely to buy another car whilst the Cav is off the road, seen an Astra for £10 i'm tempted by!!!
but yeah, any info would be good!!!
dern said:
This is rather a dull question but can I ask how you insure the resulting car and how it affects your premiums?
dull, but worthy!!!
don't worry, i can get insurance... but its not cheap!!! i won't tell you the figures but its twice what i'm currently paying!!!
i think it'll be worth it though, as my car will be unique... and bloody fast!
dern said:
I was checking the manta owner club site out earlier today and those guys are getting limited mileage policies with the 16v engine fitted of 200-500 quid which seems amazing to me. I guess it's considered a classic now whereas when I had mine it was merely old.
being the Cav, most people just consider my car to be merely old... more fool them as with 115bhp now its quite rapid... soon to be very
unfortuantly, my insurance will be quite alot more than £200... but it will be a daily driver too!
pissed off, was working today so missed out on securing a valver off ebay by just £45!!! grr!!!
cheers Mate, you don't have an address for them do you?
got lost trying to find kempston radiators so no chance when i've never even heard of the garage!!!
have asked my mate to ask his dad if he could... hasn't got back to me yet, he's got the experience/knowledge but he doesn't have the space
he did put a Rover V8 in an SD1 van so trust his experience!!!
got lost trying to find kempston radiators so no chance when i've never even heard of the garage!!!
have asked my mate to ask his dad if he could... hasn't got back to me yet, he's got the experience/knowledge but he doesn't have the space
he did put a Rover V8 in an SD1 van so trust his experience!!!
yeah found it, been computerless for a week so haven't replied...
haven't checked a price yet, waiting for someone else to get back to me AND the engine swap will be put back 'til after the respray i think...
its actually opposite the old site of thompson bros. who i take the car too...
haven't checked a price yet, waiting for someone else to get back to me AND the engine swap will be put back 'til after the respray i think...
its actually opposite the old site of thompson bros. who i take the car too...
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