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my dilema is now, the two guys who were earmarked for dropping the engine in when its done have both idependantly said i would be better dropping it straight in now and seeing what occurs, rather than re-building what might turn out to be a good engine, i dont know what to do, and i really...

sorry typo, it was the real one, F7R-?-700 cant wait to get started on it

yes 1/4 is definite, im not expecting to have it done for a few months yet, im hoping to do it once and do it properly, where is the nearest 1/4 drag strip? also what badges did the black clio have?

sorry typo, it was the real one, F7R-?-700 cant wait to get started on it

yes 1/4 is definite, im not expecting to have it done for a few months yet, im hoping to do it once and do it properly, where is the nearest 1/4 drag strip? also what badges did the black clio have?

i understand complealty mate, always a pleasure, never a chore, i would like to do as much as possible my self, the other thing is there would be alot of driving on my part too, i live near Bristol, so that a fair trek, i will weigh up my options if you want e mail me...

joe, would i be OK using GSF bits as they are usually the same in my experience? the gaskets and seals were £60-£80 and the oil pump and water pump are way cheaper, you can see my reservations as im skint, what if any of those jobs could be done with out the complexed measuring devices...

Further the the mammoth thread about internal tuning to the F7P, i have sourced the 2.0 F7R from a damaged Williams, at present it dont know much about the engine but i doudt its low milage, and im a little worried about damage from overheating e.g warped head because some of the plastic on...

ben, sorry no jelp with this topic but..... you better be up for a race in a few months, ive bought my self a williams engine and box! watch out

seen second post - what would you anticipate max-min parts/machiening costs to be? your south east way arent you?

i understand complealty mate, always a pleasure, never a chore, i would like to do as much as possible my self, the other thing is there would be alot of driving on my part too, i live near Bristol, so that a fair trek, i will weigh up my options if you want e mail me...

Captin, i would love to let you do it, but the sad fact is im on a vcery tight budget, and im seriously skint after just buying the engine alone! i would really appreciate yours or anyone elses views (esp BenR) on what the next step is, the holes are filled up with gunky oil and rainwater...

well, it was certainly the real thing, havnt had a good look at the gearbox yet but i can only assume its a williams unit, i have got plenty of time to check because its sat in my garage!! I got the whole lot for £300!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! must be the cheapest a willy engine and...

joe, would i be OK using GSF bits as they are usually the same in my experience? the gaskets and seals were £60-£80 and the oil pump and water pump are way cheaper, you can see my reservations as im skint, what if any of those jobs could be done with out the complexed measuring devices...

ben, sorry no jelp with this topic but..... you better be up for a race in a few months, ive bought my self a williams engine and box! watch out

seen second post - what would you anticipate max-min parts/machiening costs to be? your south east way arent you?

Captin, i would love to let you do it, but the sad fact is im on a vcery tight budget, and im seriously skint after just buying the engine alone! i would really appreciate yours or anyone elses views (esp BenR) on what the next step is, the holes are filled up with gunky oil and rainwater...

well, it was certainly the real thing, havnt had a good look at the gearbox yet but i can only assume its a williams unit, i have got plenty of time to check because its sat in my garage!! I got the whole lot for £300!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! must be the cheapest a willy engine and...

well, with or withouit your help im going to look/buy it now

id definitly buy it if the money is sensible, i bet alot of us have got a simi;lar car but they are not listed or we simply dont know, you would be very suprised, one thing thta hasnt been mentioned is sometimes insurance can get away with giving you scrap value as it classed as writen off...

well, with or withouit your help im going to look/buy it now

id definitly buy it if the money is sensible, i bet alot of us have got a simi;lar car but they are not listed or we simply dont know, you would be very suprised, one thing thta hasnt been mentioned is sometimes insurance can get away with giving you scrap value as it classed as writen off...

call me stupid but where abouts on the block is the engine number? and am i right in assuming its F7R 234 543 645 etc etc i will check my V5 when i get home, i want to take it ASAP before he realises what its worth, im happy to assume its right if its got the tubular manifold but i would...

call me stupid but where abouts on the block is the engine number? and am i right in assuming its F7R 234 543 645 etc etc i will check my V5 when i get home, i want to take it ASAP before he realises what its worth, im happy to assume its right if its got the tubular manifold but i would...

i have been offered the bargain of the century, a williams engine and box and manifold for £350, im going to see it tonight but i need to know how to tell if its the real macoy, is there certain engine numbers for the williams? it is out of the cars and i need to definitly confirm its the real...

i have been offered the bargain of the century, a williams engine and box and manifold for £350, im going to see it tonight but i need to know how to tell if its the real macoy, is there certain engine numbers for the williams? it is out of the cars and i need to definitly confirm its the real...

Ben if its in Bristol rather the the grim north then im sure it will fetch sensible money, £2500, i atruggled like hell to find mine, i looked at a rough one is WSM with 130k onit and it went for £2600, is it the one seen in Bristol now and again?

provided you definitly want them in the near future i can in 99% of cases beat any price, especialy from the onlibe direct people, e mail me with what brand your after truckrightoff@hotmail.com it the company i work for so payment is as normal cheque or card etc, with a ful reciept...

i would like to have the height adjustable option that comes with leathers, and i could easily source some R19 leathers, but what chance have i got of making the rears fit, i know someone fitted the rears from a 172 in a 16v, by mounting the seat cushions and covers on the 16v meatls plates...

i would like to better my current system which is cirrently a pioneer headunit and alpine 3 way in the front doors, i would like to improve this but my problem is i cannot mount speakers in the boot or in the parcel shelf as alot of the time the back seats are folded flat and parcel shelf is...