The 4x4 in question is a '93 so pretty much last of the line, it's got to be a better option than a '89 2wd. I'll see how it goes and then convert look into converting if it's not providing the kicks I'm after. As I say the car will mostly hibernate in the garage being tinkered with until the sun comes out.

How difficult are engines to rebuild. I get the impression that most people on here entrust the work to specialists...Does anybody rebuild there own? As i say I like to get stuck in and suss how the damn thing goes together myself.