Plynchy: no worries on the hijack front - it's all useful info. I did try Dave Alwood for a block and pistons before I started on the job - left a couple of messages with his missus but he never got back to me. I guess he didn't have anything. I think I read or heard somewhere that he's selling up.

The Car trim place in Dormanstown is called "Auto Trimming", tel 01642 470081. Used them once and very happy with the work.

RLR do Porsches. I've never actually spent any money there, but used to own a 944 turbo. On recommendation I took it there for some advice about some transmission noise and he basically told me not to worry about it. He could have taken my eyes out but chose not to, which to me is a good sign! If I get another Porker at some point I'll be using them myself...

Alps I reckon I'm about 4 hours away from an engine restart. Got a good deal on some nearly new BD10s which should fatten out the mid range even more. Fingers crossed my rebuilding skills and TMF's machining is up to the job....