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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 7:27 pm 
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i have a problem my 95 ef is sligly leaking on the side of the head it has 300km on it do i do the head gasket and do a cam and head work or do i put in a xr6 motor in it

 

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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 7:55 pm 
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Depends on how much can you get an XR6 motor for? They are only 7kw more powerful than a standard i6 and you would be looking at paying between $400-$800 for one with good K's and a warranty.

To do a basic head gasket changeover yourself you are looking at between $200-$300 including gaskets and basic headwork, depending on the condition of your head. Add to that the extra $$$$'s for whatever head work you want done, i.e. porting and polishing, plus a cam which is going to set you back another $200-$300.
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 8:08 pm 
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i can get an xr6 for 400 with 150 on it but i dont know if i want to spend money on a 300km car thats takes a little bit of oil

 

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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 8:10 pm 
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Well if you can get a genuine XR6 motor with only 150 000km for $400 then go for it! No point spending the same amount to fix up a motor with twice the km's. Engine changeover is easy...
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 8:18 pm 
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machanic by trade i am going to do the head gasket on the tickford motor i think i have never come across and xr6 motor with head gasket promblems but i should do it while i am there

 

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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 8:29 pm 
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are you sure you dont want a au engine in it
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 8:30 pm 
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i was thinking taht but i need the car that day au has a heap of stuffing around

 

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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 8:34 pm 
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ilovmel wrote:
i was thinking taht but i need the car that day au has a heap of stuffing around
i was thinking get all the stuff you need for the conversion put it all together get all wiring diagrams to start it on the bench and test it before you put it in and do what else you need to do before the day you put that engine it shouldnt take as long on the day but no guarauntees
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