Mk 3 3litre short block

[gerryp]

Hi if anybody could guide me in the right direction it be very helpful last year I bought a replacement engine for my mk11 auto coupe the engine in question is a low mileage 3 litre from a mk3 so unfortunately it will not match my gear box you my of read my other items any way back to the engine works done crankshaft polished new main and big end shells fitted new piston rings fitted valves all been ground in the camshaft and bearings are in excellent condition as are the bores it is all painted you could eat your dinner off it it his that clean the head and inlet manifold I’ve put on my car what iam looking for is a honest price of what the short block is worth i do understand without a inspection it is difficult any feed back would be appreciated many thanks Gerry

[djm16]

What you need is a 3 litre MkIIC or Mk3 owner who has seized his motor or cracked the block. I cannot imagine that there are many such persons in the world. There is the additional difficulty of someone having to take your word for it that the said work has been done to a high standard. There are therefore two prices:
1) what the block alone is worth to replace a seized / cracked item - ball park figure 500.
2) then there is the value of a newly recon motor that is not direct from the reconditioner, with no recourse should there be a problem - again ball park figure 3,000 (I have spent that much on parts alone rebuilding my MkIIb).

These figures are just my personal opinion, and others may differ.

Advertise everywhere including international, and expect to keep advertising for 12 months is my advice. Look up international and local shipping rates too will help.

Good luck, I feel for you!

[gerryp]

Thanks for your advice I think what I’ll do is include the re conditioned head which as been all done skim etc then it’s a complete engine I think I will have more of a chance of selling it all the best a thanks for your advice