Considering an S60R....

[jamesy12345]

If it helps you could drop a 2.4 in there or hybridise a 2.3 block with with your engine.

Thanks for the comment

I heard that was possible but wasn't sure how much work it was.....my very ideal plan was to strip down, identify the cracked liner or liners then swap the block for the shimmed item & build back up.

I'm reluctant to source an engine here as there isn't a great deal of experience with these cars (myself included) & shipping an entire engine scares the ££££ out of me tbh. I do like to keep as standard as possible although that's not a major thing.

There's a few C30s with the 2.5 engine about the city so maybe a block can be had here, probably for mega money though & no shims

[Dream3r]

Thanks for the comment

I heard that was possible but wasn't sure how much work it was.....my very ideal plan was to strip down, identify the cracked liner or liners then swap the block for the shimmed item & build back up.

I'm reluctant to source an engine here as there isn't a great deal of experience with these cars (myself included) & shipping an entire engine scares the ££££ out of me tbh. I do like to keep as standard as possible although that's not a major thing.

There's a few C30s with the 2.5 engine about the city so maybe a block can be had here, probably for mega money though & no shims

I was assuming you'd be able to source something local. The 2.4 drops straight in, you'd probably need an experienced engine builder for the 2.3 option, which is popular in Europe and it's more complex.

Both of those options will require a small adjustment of the map as displacement will have changed.

[jamesy12345]

I was assuming you'd be able to source something local. The 2.4 drops straight in, you'd probably need an experienced engine builder for the 2.3 option, which is popular in Europe and it's more complex.

Both of those options will require a small adjustment of the map as displacement will have changed.

I did hear of a 2.4 over in Dubai available but that could be a bag of 600 quid bag of ££££e. I'll give Shemtek & Tim Williams a shout, see if they can help with bits for a 2.5. Assume I will need at least new rings to go with a new block

I had a new ECU with mapping for ethanol on order from TME but it's on hold until this is sorted...that is my Absolut-ly Fabulous project.....Absolut = vodka = ethanol...sorry

[Dream3r]

I did hear of a 2.4 over in Dubai available but that could be a bag of 600 quid bag of ££££e. I'll give Shemtek & Tim Williams a shout, see if they can help with bits for a 2.5. Assume I will need at least new rings to go with a new block

I had a new ECU with mapping for ethanol on order from TME but it's on hold until this is sorted...that is my Absolut-ly Fabulous project.....Absolut = vodka = ethanol...sorry

Cool, E85, I wish we had that here. You'll probably max your greens rather quick with that