Wanted : v6 or very good standard mk1

[MylesHSG]

There's a place in north Hertfordshire, can't remember the exact name, but I'll dig it out. Worth travelling, they do bodywork, paintwork, welding, services and MOTs

Edit: F Dickerson and Sons

[Sillyhatday]

So long as it's a good garage, they can work on them easily. The standard engine is just a corolla engine, nothing fancy. Only struggle is getting bits sometimes, as they're slowly thinning out.

[MylesHSG]

Oh and watch this video on the AW11. Some people might not get his humour, but I think he's great. Really captures what the AW11 is all about, well to me anyway Regular Car Reviews - MR2 AW11

[chasmundo]

LoL - Video is funny. Thx for bodywork specialist

[chasmundo]

- sillhatday

[coverco]

So long as it's a good garage, they can work on them easily. The standard engine is just a corolla engine, nothing fancy. Only struggle is getting bits sometimes, as they're slowly thinning out.

You see this is the problem a V6 corolla!! The engine comes from a Camry usually and they were thin on the ground in the UK. A modified car is great if you are mechanically inclined, if not you are best to stick with standard, either the 4age or the 4agze. Although as the 4agze was never sold in this country even then you need some knowledge, parts are available for the engines but most mechanics will be scared of modified or imported cars.
A good 4age is a fine engine and it is standard in UK MK1s, try driving a standard car you will not be disappointed

[superwhite90]

I agree with you Tommy

[phaeton]

As usual 'Coveco' is talking bollocks, he's spouting 'facts' about things he knows nothing about, there is nothing on a V6 conversion that needs specialist knowledge other than identifying the parts, the whole conversion comes from the Toyota parts bin. You just need to ensure that the builder or previous owner has identified the component parts for you along with the relevant car information.

[Boondougal]

As usual 'Coveco' is talking bollocks, he's spouting 'facts' about things he knows nothing about, there is nothing on a V6 conversion that needs specialist knowledge other than identifying the parts, the whole conversion comes from the Toyota parts bin. You just need to ensure that the builder or previous owner has identified the component parts for you along with the relevant car information.

Bit harsh... did you miss a few of the emoticons (my fave word ever) off to indicate the sarcastic nature of your post ?

[charged]

A modified car is great if you are mechanically inclined, if not you are best to stick with standard, either the 4age or the 4agze.
A good 4age is a fine engine and it is standard in UK MK1s, try driving a standard car you will not be disappointed

You write with confidence but you speak nonsense.

I've barely got a mechanical bone in my body but have had engine swapped mk1s for over 10 years.

The 4AGE IS a great engine but a standard mk1 can't keep up with a modern diesel, hence why a lot of people retro fit more modern engines.