[davidimurray]

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