Anyone got any tips as to the best place to source a Zetec engine..? Ideally a blacktop as the sump works better for my install.. but if all fails, a late silver top would suffice.

Any good ebay shops?

Best place (assuming you have the space and time) is to buy a running mondeo/escort for £500 ish from the small ads and then sell lights+trim etc etc on ebay. Finally weigh in the shell. If you're lucky you get a known good engine for 'free'.

Well i bought mine for my first car from a local breakers yard. What MIGHT kill you with ebay is the delivery charge unless you can find one nearby to collect.

Still, you might get lucky and even with delievery charges it still works out pretty cheap. Lot to be said for not having to collect one in your own car - weight, oil etc - worth a small premium i'd say (having carried a 110kg zetec in a tintop before!!)

A friend of mine has just bought an 1800 Zetec Escort and bought a pair of 130bhp cams off Ebay for £600 the lot, even had mot and tax!!

there are bargains out there!!

I got a Zetec blacktop off ebay for £60.

Hope it works!

Stu

If you want a new 2 litre Zetec, Robin Hood have some for £750 +VAT see;

http://www.greatbritishsportscars.com/news.php