L666 1 Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 (edited) Did a search on here before I posted and only found one thread that was also asking for engine recommendations, but there wasn't a lot of info on it.....I'm shopping around for a 2002 S2 recon engine as mine of 119k miles gave up the ghost and has 3 cylinders full of water. The last time the head gasket was done the head had to be skimmed and welded 3 times, so it's definitely up the spout. My other half is willing to drop the old one out, put all the necessary bits on a recon one and re-fit it so I don't need a COMPLETE "just drop it in, ready to go" engine, just the block/head and sump, pistons/rings etc. I think the exhaust gasket has gone too, but until we drop the engine out we'll not know. Apologies if this is a bit nonsensical but I'm not right on with all the technical bumf, that's my OH's department. Any places I should avoid? I don't want to just randomly pick somewhere off Google, would rather hear first-hand accounts. Edited April 13, 2016 by L666 Quote Photography portfolio - www.rache.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,410 Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 I'd be calling Dave at ES Motorsport if I were you Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
L666 1 Posted April 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 I recall in the only other thread I saw about recon engines you recommended the same guy, and the reply was that the OP had had a few bad experiences with them. ES have done work for me now and then and I had to take the car back as there were still problems, so hmmmm not sure on that one :/ Quote Photography portfolio - www.rache.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,410 Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 I'd recommend them still, I know a couple of people who've had engine and gearbox replacements done by them. Alternatively, I've another contact I'll send you via PM who's local to you Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
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