dead 1.9 water cooled

[doggyt]

thought my head gasket had gone on my t25 upon opening it up for a closer look ive found large chunk of head missing my friendly local mechanic has given me the option of searching for a re con or rebuild if we can locate replacement head any suggestions its 1987 1.9 petrol water cooled have been an owner for 6 months so completely new to the fun side of things

[Nicola&Tony]

Have you tried posting in the "wanted" section on here to see if anyone has got what you need?

Also worth looking in the "for sale" section as well.

Tony

[ghost123uk]

my friendly local mechanic has given me the option of searching for a re con or rebuild if we can locate replacement head

Do you mean a recon head to rebuild your motor, or a re-con engine ?

Once the head is off a WBX motor the liner will nearly always have been disturbed.
This then means new O rings will be needed.
This means taking the barrels and pistons out and careful re-assembly afterwards.
Turns it into quite a big job what with all that time, care and gaskets etc.

Depending on what you know about the general condition of your motor, you may consider getting a good used engine might be cheaper and easier in the long run.

RE re-con engines ("Elite" ones seem top be well thought of) = around £1000 and if you can get to their depot they will fit it free