[New bearings, rings, oil pump, gaskets. They shouldn't even have to take the head off or the engine out of the car!

But then I might be wrong![/quote]

think they'll have to take the head off to get the pistons out to change the rings and engine has to come out the bottom of the car on an Escos,
£3000 may sound alot BUT in a garage you'll be surprised how quick that could get gobbled up

rough prices for some parts rings £150 oil pump £150 head set £200(depending on what one) mains and b/ends, head skim,oil and filter and the labour charged the list could go on I'm afraid.