Engine - Rebuild or Replace?

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Engine - Rebuild or Replace?

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So my engine bottom end has app gone, according to the RAC anyway.

Engine replacement prices appear to have gone up a fair chunk in the past 5 years.

My question: Should I opt for a rebuild or a new (reconditioned) engine?

Cost is the core issue at present.

And if anyone knows someone capable in central Scotland.
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Andrew (campershack) Is an engine builder, and Is based on the Isle of Arran. He's the man to talk to. 07813324365
There is a place in Kent that supplies rebuilt engines. But I cannot recommend them. (I have my reasons)

 
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R0B wrote: Today, 16:18 Andrew (campershack) Is an engine builder,and Is based on the isle of Arran. Hes the man to talk to. 07813324365





Thanks Rob, I'm on the east coast so that's a bit out of the way.
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I know Andrew comes onto the mainland to fit his engines.
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"water cooled 2000cc"

Whats one of those then? Engine code will tell all. Has it got a carburettor or is it efi?
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