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[ScrambledEggs]

I recently bought a 998 auto as a non runner. The engine has had it (very low compression). So now I'm on the hunt for a manual 1275 (or bigger) replacement engine and gearbox.

Ideally I'd like an engine and box that are ready to drop in (I.e. not in need of a rebuild) but these seem hard to find for sensible money (I don't want to splash out on a fresh rebuild at the moment).

Does anyone have one for sale in or close to Lincolnshire/Cambridgeshire?

Also I'd appreciate advice on the best type of 1275 to fit in an '88. And what parts I'll need other than the gearbox and engine.

I've done engine swaps before but not on a mini so I'm learning as I go.

Thanks!

Edited by ScrambledEggs, Yesterday, 11:17 AM.

[Cooperman]

The problem with a complete unit 'ready to drop in' is that you have no way of establishing whether it will run OK and that the gearbox is working.

Personally I will never just drop in an engine of unknown origin without first taking the engine off of the gearbox to check crankshaft bearings, fit a new oil pump and timing chain, probably hone the bores and fit new rings and re-lap the valves. Then inspect the gearbox and final drive including, especially for wear in the diff pin, and measure the diff ratio to ensure it's what you want.

Before fitting fit a new clutch plate and release bearing.

The idea of paying quite a lot for a replacement 'lump' and then finding, for example, that it has low oil pressure, smokes or won't go into gear is far from ideal and there is a lot of 'junk' around at high prices.

It's really 'buyer beware' here.

[ScrambledEggs]

Unfortunately I just don't have the time to be doing an engine rebuild at the moment and I'd really like to have the mini on the road for summer.

I know it's a minefield. That's why I was hoping someone trustworthy (i.e. a known member on here) may have a good engine for sale. I'd much rather buy from someone on here than risk buying off ebay or Facebook.

Maybe I'm being too optimistic but I was hoping someone might have one for sale.