Have a look on xrtwo.com forums, there's usually people breaking cars or 
who have parts. It's not for the faint hearted though, just so's you know. 

On Sunday, 14 April 2013 13:05:13 UTC+1, Keith Joseph wrote:
>
> Dear All,
>
> Many thanks for the information and advice given regarding engines.
>
> I think my simplest option is going to be either a replacement head or 
> complete CVH engine if I cant get hold of just the head. I don't think I 
> will have the time to change the block to a Zetec, especially after seeing 
> what modifications I'll have to do to the subframe, not to mention the cost.
>
> Thanks again, and if anyone has a spare engine they don't want / use / 
> want to get rid of, please let me know.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Keith
>
> On Saturday, 13 April 2013 17:48:50 UTC+1, Keith Joseph wrote:
>>
>> Does anyone know what engines, apart from the standard 1.6 CVH, will fit 
>> onto the mk2 XR2 gearbox in my 2+2?
>>
>> I've managed to shear off one of the bolts holding the thermostat housing 
>> into the head and after attempting to remove the remainder of the bolt, 
>> I've snapped the stud extractor within the sheered bolt! Also a couple of 
>> other bolt holes have stripped so I think the head has seen better days, 
>> even tough it was reconditioned only 21,000 miles ago, as was the full 
>> engine.
>>
>> Ideally, I want to take the whole engine out and drop in a complete 
>> replacement, preferably something with a bit more power that the standard 
>> 1.6 CVH - If anyone has something lying around in the back of their garage 
>> that they want rid of, please let me know :-)
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Keith
>>
>>
>>

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