diy with Q&E with abe's help is going to be much cheaper. i have numbers, just need to add em up and give totals.
there really isn't much to putting an engine together...i am trying to compose a thread to cover any miscellaneous questions involved. i think the engine rebuild rave section is only like 40 or so pages

 

Where you finding the time Dusty? Let me know when you get started on it, maybe I'll come up for the weekend drink some beer and watch and maybe help a little.

 

here go, Ralph. you can jump in and lend a virtual hand anytime.
https://landroverforums.com/forum/bu...e-build-71267/


i am a woodruff key away from finishing the bottom end. supervision welcome. i will plan to swap at end of next month.....not in a big hurry, my engine is fine