New engine block

Finally, here it is!

I couldn't find a replacement Duratec 2.3 block in Europe so I had to order one from California.

GPWerks had both new and used blocks. It took a while to get it but eventually a brand new block arrived.

Beware of TNT Express! They're totally incompetent and should really change their slogan. I'm surprised they manage to deliver any packages at all!

Now I could start to rebuild the engine, I thought, until I dropped a spanner and damaged one of the main bearings.

I ordered new bearings from xpower-engines at eBay and they were very helpful and posted the bearings right away. I can start with other parts in the meantime.