Fanjita 1 Posted February 25, 2012 With various signs the current engine is close to giving up on me, its about time I started to look for a replacement. Ideally want one that can slot straight in and has been recon'd or low mileage. Have shown interest in the VEGE currently on the classifieds but as I have 4th dibs I'm thinking this'll be very unlikely. So any ideas guys? Cannot contemplate spending 2500 odd for a reconditioned engine, nor similar to have mine rebuilt. I can rebuild an engine over time myself, so would consider taking a tired one from someone else and rebuilding that. Ideally one that doesn't need work though! James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robo22sri 10 Posted February 26, 2012 I have a very good rebuilt golf 2.8 vr6 forsale Has had new chains and head over hauled The milage is 125k but was over hauled 8k ago I want £250 for it I also have a tired 2.9 that needs new chains and some other bits, but does need tlc Cheers Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fanjita 1 Posted February 27, 2012 Hi Rob, Thanks for your message, I will keep these in mind! Any other folks with maybe a rebuilt 2.9? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abdul 0 Posted February 27, 2012 To be honest mate at the money Rob's asking I reckon the 2.8 would be spot on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robo22sri 10 Posted February 28, 2012 Fanjita, the golf 2.8 will be almost identical power as the 2.9 with all the rado inlet etc on I was going to put it in my car but I managed to get a recon engine from VEGE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted February 28, 2012 i would go for robs rebuilt 2.8 personally as a rebuilt 2.9 does not come up very often, if i remember right only two rebuilt 2.9's have come up for sale in the last year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fanjita 1 Posted March 17, 2012 guys, thanks a lot for the help, after much pondering i've decided to jump on the r32 transplant bandwagon. sourcing parts for this now, looking to replace tired gearbox to put on the r32, check my other wanted thread if you have any ideas! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites