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Maybe of interest??

Personally - I would say continue with the CVH. You will have a known good engine, you will learn loads about engines and rebuilding them, you will have a big smile on your face at the end. Also a lot of the itmes you list you will probably need for the Zetec route anywya, or while the engine was out of the car you would be tempted to do some bits - e.g.

• Engine degreaser - £5
• Engine paint - £6
• Oil - £20
• Spark Plugs - £10
• Thermostat - £5 - possbily while you've got the chance
• Oil filter - £5
• Timing Belt - £10 - possbily while you've got the chance
• Sump Gasket - £8.46 - does the sump need chopping on the Zetec?
• Air Filter
• HT Leads - £12 - depends on your ignition setup

Also worth shopping around for prices on bits - head gasket sets look to be on ebay for about £20

I have to say i think i am leaning more towards the CVH sides of things due to:

a) More of an experience rebuilding it
b) I'm a poor student at the moment, so the cheaper it is the quicker i can get it on the road
c) I'll be recycling :p
d) It will be a better step-up since I'm an inexperienced driver
e) I can always upgrade in the future
f) Satisfaction of getting a non runner running.
g) I can spread the cost over a much longer period.

But i've still got a while to decide as i'll be finishing my chassis, making wishbones/uprights and then getting the car rolling, so i may change my mind again :p

personlly i would rebuild the engine you have as lest you know its a good engine.my mate at works just bought a new engine for his focus from a chap in doncaster breakeryard it was sold as a goodun but its foobard and the guy wont give him his money back or accept the engine back

I find points A,C,F&G really appealing. There's a huge amount of satisfaction to be had from making a non runner run. I'm on a tight budget myself and being able to spread the cost over a longer time is important.