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  1. 18th October 2006, 11:40 AM #1
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    Cost to rebuild an S3 2.6L motor??

    Howdy All,
    Well after much soul searching (and a few tyre kickers) i've decided to keep the S3 and put it back as close as possible to original condition. Oddly enough it was the recent gift of a Fairey overdrive that decided me to keep going with the project.
    So, the question is, the 2.6 litre motor is shagged, 60thou oversize bores that have a few scoures in them, general wear in the bearings but no damage. I've given the bores a light scuff with a hone and they're not extreme, i may get away with a new set of 60 over pistons and rings, but it wouldn't be spot on. A lot of the bearings are worn etc so would have to replace them anyway, so it's a small step to just strip the whole bloody thing down and get it sleeved. Anyone know of a company that would sleeve this motor (it's a bit more difficult due to the sloped block to cyl head face)? Any idea's on the cost? It might just be more $$$smart to buy one in good nick, anyone know of one lying around?
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  2. 19th October 2006, 03:13 PM #2
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    Nobody?
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  3. 19th October 2006, 03:57 PM #3
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    Can't really help - six years ago I saw two reconditioned (ex-army) 2.6 engines in crates go at auction (near Lue) for (from memory) $150 each. They had a great deal of difficulty raising a bid. I nearly bid on one myself, but my trailer was already full! (well, not literally, as I had not started to load it but I knew what I had bought so far, including three complete new 2a rear axles and a radiator, plus a bunch of other stuff)

    Sorry if this makes you feel bad, but I suspect that those engines may still be lying round someone's shed(s), as it was clear the bidder(s) did not really need them.

    But I've never owned a six, so can't really help
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  4. 19th October 2006, 06:08 PM #4
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    Try the newcastle 4x4 mob, Peter used to own it but I think he sold out,I swoped a 6 cyl (x army in box) for a ZF there a few years ago they may still have it

    If not try LVS at silverdale Brian should be able to help

    Alternatively my partner has a 6 that came out of a GS still ran sweet as a bell only changed it cuz we had a brand spanker still in the Land Rover box to put in. she might be convinced to get rid of it

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  5. 19th October 2006, 06:18 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by tony
    Try the newcastle 4x4 mob, Peter used to own it but I think he sold out,I swoped a 6 cyl (x army in box) for a ZF there a few years ago they may still have it

    If not try LVS at silverdale Brian should be able to help

    Alternatively my partner has a 6 that came out of a GS still ran sweet as a bell only changed it cuz we had a brand spanker still in the Land Rover box to put in. she might be convinced to get rid of it

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    Thanks Tony, i'll get onto the yellow pages now and get that number, never know your luck eh?
    Now that avatar......looks suspiciously like 3rd Parachute Regiment? , you serve?

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  6. 19th October 2006, 06:34 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by OldDog
    Thanks Tony, i'll get onto the yellow pages now and get that number, never know your luck eh?
    Now that avatar......looks suspiciously like 3rd Parachute Regiment? , you serve?

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  7. 19th October 2006, 06:42 PM #7
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    Pity your not in Albany I know of a series 6 pot thats been sitting in an engine stand for bloody ages now
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  8. 19th October 2006, 09:29 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by tony
    Yer Bill a long time ago.............got out 84 how about yourself


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    Quote Originally Posted by Blknight.aus
    Pity your not in Albany I know of a series 6 pot thats been sitting in an engine stand for bloody ages now
    Arg, would've been just the thing. Theres gotta be something laying about over this side.
    Thanks anyway. Bill
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  10. 19th October 2006, 10:27 PM #10
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    G'day OldDog

    It might be worth getting on to Incisor as I think he knows of a 2.6 ltre 6 pot
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