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Old 08-09-2018, 01:40 PM
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Hey guys,

So the truck was overheating, did head gasket, still overheating, found coolant in cylinder three, has been ticking for years - guess the block is toast.

Have a parts truck - hoped to use the engine from it, it’s got metal through it, broken cam parts, rust inside - crappy.

Now I’m looking for a replacement engine. I’m in Eastern Canada - rough getting parts. I see Atlantic British offers this:

https://www.roverparts.com/Parts/9257BRHRK

Kinda pricey... USD $6,000 plus shipping.

Any other sources? What do you guys think?

Also, I noticed on the AB engine warranty page they say synthetic oil will void the warranty...isn’t that odd...?

Thanks as always! TDC
 
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There is an LS3 kit coming soon.
 
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If you like the truck 6 k is duable
 
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Old 08-10-2018, 02:08 AM
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These engines were designed before synthetic oil was even invented is why its a bad idea but people do it anyway.

Look into Turner in the UK, shipping to Canada may be similar to shipping from the US.
 
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Old 08-10-2018, 07:56 AM
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When pulled only 120k! A bit optimistic there, but a good motor, and could easily be rebuilt out of the car, and the headers adapted for a little upgrade.
 
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Old 08-10-2018, 06:30 PM
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Buy an entire truck - Disco or P38. Running driving Disco's in southern states cost less than $4000, can be parted to recover the entire cost. Or call around to the wrecking yards in NJ/IL/MN/WI and find a good engine out of a rust bucket.
 
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