Hello all. Please could you help me with a dilemma? Original post removed for advertising, sorry, it was not my intent to “advertise” the car for sale – I need advice please.
I need advice regarding a Feb 1987 D reg. 500 SEL – approx.. 125k miles – no MOT – it’s currently a non-runner. The original 5L engine was knocking on the bottom end so has been replaced with a good condition 5.6L engine, this has been installed and mated to the original auto gearbox, (gearbox reconditioned) The original engine (and wheels) are still with the car.
The problems are; the engine has literally been put into the car and not connected up in any way, it just sits in it’s bay. There are parts left over from the engine swap but I have no idea where to start…
Do I try and sell it “as is”, if so what’s it worth? Or do I find a specialist (if one exists) to finish it off and get it running again and then sell it, what would it be worth then and what would be the cost to get it running again?
Thanks in advance. I’ll try and post up some pictures.
I need advice regarding a Feb 1987 D reg. 500 SEL – approx.. 125k miles – no MOT – it’s currently a non-runner. The original 5L engine was knocking on the bottom end so has been replaced with a good condition 5.6L engine, this has been installed and mated to the original auto gearbox, (gearbox reconditioned) The original engine (and wheels) are still with the car.
The problems are; the engine has literally been put into the car and not connected up in any way, it just sits in it’s bay. There are parts left over from the engine swap but I have no idea where to start…
Do I try and sell it “as is”, if so what’s it worth? Or do I find a specialist (if one exists) to finish it off and get it running again and then sell it, what would it be worth then and what would be the cost to get it running again?
Thanks in advance. I’ll try and post up some pictures.