Thank Gary, I had heard about oil pump, but turbo studs are a new one, will look into that one :) so far looking at bearings, Con rod and bearing, full set of seals top and bottom, oil pump, water pump, piston rings, belts, tentioners and a partridge in a pear tree!!! :) any idea on companies...

Hi again, well due to time restraints and busy life the project is back under way!!! The engine is now out, without body off. Bit of a cow but done. Fully stripped and found crank bearings damaged one missing in action!! Thinking you were correct freelance :) the doner engine was knackered but...

thanks for that, bit of a newbie :) found the disco threads now and reposted. Thanks very much :)

So after pulling off the road with a knocking noise, towed to first garage, a week later still not sure what it is but has new cambelt kit fitted and suggested needs new engine!! Thanks for your business that will be £670!! Retrieved her on a low loader to garage number 2 good guy, 10mins later...

So after pulling off the road with a knocking noise, towed to first garage, a week later still not sure what it is but has new cambelt kit fitted and suggested needs new engine!! Thanks for your business that will be £670!! Retrieved her on a low loader to garage number 2 good guy, 10mins later...