recon engine reqiured

[hawk responce]

Hi all
anyone got any good contacts for a recon engine supplied & fitted.
Head gasket gone, engine was supplied by the dealer two years ago when the original engine seized, as i dont know its history, i am looking to purchase a recon engine, HELP

[Albannach]

Why don't you get Tony or Stevo to replace the head?

[hawk responce]

thinking of this, but am a little worried as when it was replaced by the dealer he said it was a recon engine, i later found out he bought it from a scrap yard with no history on it, which is why i was thinking of a recon engine might be the better way to go.

[Albannach]

It's unusual, but not unheard of, for a Surf bottom end to go. I'd take the chance and get a new head fitted.

[TonyN]

Stevo does recon short or long blocks, give him a ring. We can fit it.

Personally I'd just do the head unless you're sure the block is knackered.

Going to be pushing £2k I'd guess, more than the nicest 2nd Gen to buy. But I know swapping all your gear to a new truck would be a nightmare, but maybe a upgrading to a 3rd Gen is worth considering.

[hawk responce]

Tony tried to ring you today no answer, will try again in the morning