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Old 21-09-2008, 11:01 PM   #1
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Hi All

A quick question:

Does anyone know any good workshops in victoria that do AU conversions?

My EB is getting a little tired and im thinking about a conversion but dont have the time, so im looking for a workshop.

Any ideas? Any recommendations?

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Old 21-09-2008, 11:55 PM   #2
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Some wreckers do fitting, and I've heard of a few doing AU conversions. Just ring around.
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Old 23-09-2008, 01:28 PM   #3
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How much would one expect to pay in labour for an engine conversion assuming its a straight swap (no change to manifolds, wiring, etc)?
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Old 23-09-2008, 02:39 PM   #4
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less then 500 in labour
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Old 24-09-2008, 07:46 AM   #5
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I was quoted $1,450 drive in drive out :|... now im to decide if I want to do that or get my head done for less than 1k
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Old 24-09-2008, 09:23 AM   #6
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I was quoted $1,450 drive in drive out :|... now im to decide if I want to do that or get my head done for less than 1k
Buy an AU motor - $500 - $700 depending on where you get it from. Get a slab of beer, invite some mates around, pull out old motor, put in new motor!
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Buy an AU motor - $500 - $700 depending on where you get it from. Get a slab of beer, invite some mates around, pull out old motor, put in new motor!
lol haha my mate did this on his vk and the head haha pretty sure he tried putting it on upside down lol
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