Thanks... I am getting a few options to explore now which is very useful. Really appreciate the drg info and contacts RickM.. I will let you know the outcome. Naj has also provided a few excellent leads. My 250 block is sitting at a local workshop awaiting me sourcing new pistons before the rebore and decking. The mechanic tried his usual suppliers without success. Altho it seems JE Pistons can manuf/supply any size W113 pistons at around $120 each (incl rings), plus shipping, with a 3 week lead time (thanks for the contact Naj). This seems a good price and I am guessing the quality is good.
Altho now some site members are offering me leads for 230 blocks/engines so I am now considering the option to replace my block/engine with a correct 230.
It will no doubt come down to cost at the end of the day as my funds are limited (typically by my wife
). Have to say this site is excellent and there is clearly heaps of knowledge and help out there. My goal is to get the car up and together to drive to LeMans Classic in July.. The ferry to France is already booked
. Other than the engine work I plan to refurb the power steering system (whilst it is accessible) and have the injection unit and autobox checked out.
Paul
