Mav 3000
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Registered: 16th Aug 01
Location: Leicestershire
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Ok Guys & Gals, what should I do?
I've emailed CossVaux a week ago but no reply. I need a new centre section but want to upgrade.
I wanted a back box and centre section but now Im thinking of making my car last me longer and putting a 1.6 in it.
How much would a drive in drive out engine conversion cost? I want a low milage 1.6 - 40k miles or less only.
Will a Remus exhaust for a 1.2 work with a 1.6 or will I have to upgrade it?
Please answer the Qs or if you don't know just vote on the poll.
Please don't just put engine conversion stright off - its a 1.2 and Ive also gotta think about longevity and moving on - or keeping it to get ROI.
Thanks,
Rich
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mike_1.2LS96
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Registered: 23rd Oct 03
Location: Darlington | Mazda 323 1.8 Exec
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£700 for the conversion. Might be more cos a 40k engine is hard to find...
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Mav 3000
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Think CossVaux would charge that? Or would they be more being a company?
I'd know for sure if they'd email me back!
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mike_1.2LS96
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Registered: 23rd Oct 03
Location: Darlington | Mazda 323 1.8 Exec
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They will charge more, but I dunno if they use 2nd engines or reconditioned units.
I think its beardy and lee mitchell who do conversions at that price with engine.
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Adam_B
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Registered: 13th Dec 00
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just ring em 01142435010
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--DAN--
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Registered: 3rd Feb 03
Location: Bottesford. Drives;3 Series
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I got a quote for this conversion from Cossvaux last year for 2k.
I ended up getting it done for 1k at a local garage, which included, Engine, Gearbox, ECU, new clutch, cam belt and headgasket. Engine had a full service history and had done 49k.
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broster
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Registered: 6th Dec 02
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the labour charge for this conversion is about £500ish its just the engine that is o ntop of that. i believe ur exhaust will work with the x16xe engine.
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Darren
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Registered: 21st Apr 02
Location: Hadleigh, Suffolk
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lee done mine for about 700 sheets and that included low mileage engine
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Mav 3000
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Lee gave me a quote earlier this year for £650 - with a 30k 1.6 16v and all work - drive in, drive out.
The only thing that puts be off is the fact he's over 200 miles away - otherwise Id have jumped at the chance. I regret not doig it even now!
I won't wanna pay over £700 for it really as Im getting a £250 exhaust at the min too - but I need ot ensure its gonna work, be reliable and is going to last me a long time!
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