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Re: Recon 1.9 wbx 1984 DF Engine code
Posted: 26 Feb 2021, 18:23
by slowcoach
ajsimmo wrote:And in answer to the original question...
I swapped my engine the day before my wedding because we were using it as the wedding car, and did it in an afternoon. Most would probably take a bit longer, say 6-8 hours? Our workshop rate was £50ph, so 300-400 GBP.
If you are looking for a reconditioned WBX engine of any spec I can help you with this.
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Re: Recon 1.9 wbx 1984 DF Engine code
Posted: 26 Feb 2021, 18:57
by pauljvw
Thanks for your input ajsimmo,that is a figure I was hoping to hear, my van definitely deserves one of your engines, cheers
Re: Recon 1.9 wbx 1984 DF Engine code
Posted: 28 Feb 2021, 11:13
by pauljvw
Hi, as an afterthought, I should probably have posted this question in the general chat! I was also wondering if any of you alternative engine people might be planning to remove a well maintained and not too high mileage early wbx that is likely to be up for sale sometime cheers
Re: Recon 1.9 wbx 1984 DF Engine code
Posted: 28 Feb 2021, 12:39
by Stesaw
pauljvw wrote: ↑28 Feb 2021, 11:13
Hi, as an afterthought, I should probably have posted this question in the general chat! I was also wondering if any of you alternative engine people might be planning to remove a well maintained and not too high mileage early wbx that is likely to be up for sale sometime cheers
When my 2.1 is done my 1.9 will be up for sale but its a late cooling system job but an early case as it only has the one oil pressure switch.
Re: Recon 1.9 wbx 1984 DF Engine code
Posted: 28 Feb 2021, 15:05
by pauljvw
Thanks stesaw, I'll bare that in mind. Not sure how easy it is to convert and what ancillaries need to be changed? I will watch this space,cheers