Yeah I spied them too! My biggest shock has been how expensive bits are nowadays.
Anyhow had a little adventure this week...
So bought an engine and gearbox. You'll find this hard to believe but it was a 70k one with a chipped ECU etc etc I'm not surprised that even now after all these years the mileage never changes and it seems there's never been any other kind of ECU but a chipped one.
But to be fair the lad was good to his word it was a good runner because it was still sat in the car when we got there to prove it. This was a slight surprise as I thought I was just going to pick it up. I'd chucked the engine crane it the van because I'm to old and busted up to be picking motors up anymore and my Halfrauds professional tool kit just in case, so an impromptu trip down memory lane ensued of getting hands dirty removing an engine.
It was an absolute laugh me and my mate and this gaggle of young 'uns ripping the car to bits. It saddened me a little when I asked them if they used any forums and they stared blankly back at us wondering WTF this old muppet was on about.
So now I have an old banger motor to get it moving....