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could you not just replace the engine .

cant really imagine i could get a low mileage engine + labour for a cost effective price

Sorry to hear that mate - always sad to hear another 4th is leaving the roads..
I'm in a similar situation & deciding myself weather to spunk hundreds more getting the HG sorted or to call it a day..

erm if you check my first new member post theres plenty of pics, too disheartened to look about and add them now

Oh, gutted to hear this Riverghost

How was the knackered head gasket diagnosed?

Pics here:
http://www.ludegeneration.co.uk/new-mem ... 42-20.html

I'm after a few things - take a look at the 'bits I want' link in my sig to see if you can help out with anything off yours?

riverghost im not sure what your knowledge or skills are when it comes to engines but an engine swap isnt as hard as it sounds or looks.. at one point i had never changed an engine but decided to give it a go, as long as you label the wires and have the right tools its actually very straight forward !

you could rent an engine lift for £20 a day aswell

and a decent h22a will only set you back around £500 ?

Plenty of H22's around for £150 - £200

Depends how good the rest of the car is though - average condition 4th gens aren't expensive so if this one's not great and you're gonna pay to get the engine fitted, it might even work out cheaper to buy another working another 4th gen and bin this one?

I'm with Lucas, a motor swap may be daunting mate, but its really not as hard as it sounds. Its just bolts, hoses and electrical connections.

However, should you break it, I would like to dibs the rear fog light switch if its OEM please mate and potentially the front part of the center console (the gearstick, ashtray, stereo surround bit).