Hi H,
Many thanks for those details, and sorry for not replying sooner. My day job has kept me busy all winter.
All you've said makes perfect sense, I have had limited contact with engineering about this and fully support Tony's views about being able to put views into the forum with oversight ...

Hi All,
Has anyone had any recent experience please with any companies who build/rebuild VW engines ? I'm looking for a new/recon'd 2100cc for my project and would ideally like to source within the UK if possible. I have found lots of VW engine specialists online but would hope to deal with someone ...