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Jed is Syncropendance on this year?
have been actively looking for meets! Finding it hard to locate anything!!

After my snowy (and adrenlin rushing) introduction to syncro-ing at Llangollen with Paul, David (Ireland) and Aiden, I am now looking for local-ish meets to gain more knowledge of syncros and if possible passenger! At mo driving a T25 2wd but always happy to brew up :ok Thanx for any info Max :D (Re...

Hey great to know you are on 4 x 4 Dave
Cant comment on this post just looking in to get myself clued up on syncros My 2wd is so eeeeaaaassssyyyyy! compared
But hey easy isnt fun

OOOOh having spent time with syncro boys at wales I am def looking to upgrade my 2wd camper, green lanes, off roading and wild camping
And the adrenlin rush is to die for So much more than a van that can get you to work in the snow!!! I'm hooked and saving!!!

Hey! looks brill, great pics! I take it your LHS floor panel didnt take a hammering on this occasion
Makes my failed hill climb this morning look very timid . . . although I did have my first dig out

Great photos Jed & Julie! But I feel Paul's had a certain rawness that reflected the terrain and movement of the syncro :lol: Was it the first time your co pilot had used your camera I wonder and I'm sure the screams were those of only shear delight to be gripping onto the side of an icy mountai...

Thanks to those who replied and told me about elite engines who when I contacted appeared the biz but then I was told about German Swedish Engines 0161 876 0466 who sounded like they really knew their stuff. Has anyone had dealings with them or have I not given enough info. Really want this rebuild ...

Thanx for replies! Have been in touch with Elite and all sounds good. Will look to buy engine and fit locally.
Any suggestions on best places to buy exhaust systems for my van, cost is important now my engine has drained my bank of dosh.
Cheers
Max

I have a 1986 2.1 petrol van and the head just blew on the original engine. I have passed it over to a mechanic I trust but would like opions on what I should do as I want to invest in this van. Do I :- -Just get head skimmed and new gaskets (but when engine is taken out to do this I fear alot of cr...