My 1.8se engine has basically died due to the oil being caked up and clogging the internals. The mechanic said he could take it apart and get it dipped in acid, to get it running, but he was afriad that after all that, there would be still problems. Sooooooooo, he suggested replacing the whole engine, but the thing is if im going to spend the money on it, i would rather put something bigger in it to keep it. The cars only worth about 1000 quid, so if im going to spend money on it id keep it. I suggested a 1.8T engine, but will anything else fit it bearing in mind that its only a 1.8se. Does anyone know if insurance would kill me being only 23 with no no claims under my parents name, i can get insured on the new shape 1.8t quattro sport (as i was planning on getting) but i was wondering because its an engine conversion if they would charge more than if it was an original. Can someone tell me if anything bigger than a 1.8t can fit in, and if anyone knows of someone selling an engine... I really need to get the car running so if someone knows where i can source one it would be a big help. Please keep a look out for either a 1.8t engine or a crashed doner car, looks like im gonna have to go all out mod mod mod