replacement engine

[nagrom]

It looks as if the head gasket has gone on my old 855 2.0 10 valve, considering the cost of parts to repair, If I could obtain a replacement lump including gearbox could I fit a different engine i.e. 2litre 20 valve or 2.4 non turbo along with the correct ecu?

[danny-R]

If you can't do the head gasket yourself not much chance of fitting a bigger engine?
If i were you i'd be on the lookout for a cheap t5 can pick autos up for around £500 and couple of hundred more for a manual. Cheaper in the long run.

[Porcine_Aviator]

T5 850 engine on eBag
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-850-T5-T-5-engine-Superb-runner-/120771485084?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c1e8a9d9c

£229.99

[danny-R]

£229 + postage + fitting makes this look dirt cheap,

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/volvo-850-t5-turbo-7-seater-tax-and-mot/84674767

shame it's an auto, i'd love another estate.

[nagrom]

If you can't do the head gasket yourself not much chance of fitting a bigger engine?
If i were you i'd be on the lookout for a cheap t5 can pick autos up for around £500 and couple of hundred more for a manual. Cheaper in the long run.

The question was, can a different engine be fitted, is the wiring the same for sensors etc

[smithy]

The question was, can a different engine be fitted, is the wiring the same for sensors etc

fit a 850 2.5 20v and ecu and the injectors witch you should be able to get at the same time mate i had a 2.0 20v and blew the engine so fitted a 2.5 20v on the 2.0 20v box now that car was quick mate and better on fuel too.and everything is straight swop too.