thanks guys,, ive only had the car about a month, and only done 100 miles or so, fookin gutted, it came with loads of history and been well maintained and looked after, but, having not owned it from new, i dont really know wots been done, and if so, to wot standard and expense, cars at the garage till i decide wot to do, hes told me to source a decent recon or 2nd hand engine which hel fit, but wot do u suggest?? strip down n rebuild??