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Gday Pete,
Have a look in the Series 2 section - there are threads for suppliers. There are a few around and I'm sure the QLD members will point you to the good local ones.
I have found that buying direct from the UK is not too bad at the moment either with the excahnge rate as it is.
THe 186 isn't such a bad motor - usually undergeared so many have overdrives fitted or they change the gear/diff ratios - the holden motors tend to rev pretty hard otherwise.
Also, the 186 is not really an off road motor so can be a bit compromised at weird angles with the oil not circulating everywhere it should. (Some fit the larger sump from the HR?? - i think??)
The holden 6s also have a habit of getting a bit hot - so I would be thinking about getting your radiator re-cored and your cooling system as good as possible.
As for the engine - personally I would drive it for a while with the 186 and keep your eye out for a 4cyl. Often you can buy a cheap rusty Land ROver with a good donk and get other bits and peices you may need too. (Keep your eye on ebay and here in the markets section too.)
Welcome to aulro - We'd love to see some pictures of your beasty.
Cheers
Paul
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