Engine blown on 156 2.0 TS

Hi all,

Had a bad week, blown the crank & top end on my 2.0 TS so its new engine time.
I've been offered by my mechanic a 2.5 V6 for £400 plus full service and fitting so waiting for a complete price.

My question is has anyone done this?
Will it require a gearbox, cooling and/or exhaust upgrade or does it just bolt on to the existing kit?

Any advice welcome or anyone got an engine for sale?

Cheers
Rich

Are you talking about putting the 2.5V6 engine into your 2.0TS?

That is a very big job.
A short and far from complete list of parts to change would be:
engine
gearbox
clutch
gear-linkage
gear lever
front sub-frame
front suspension (mainly springs)
Engine ECU
Rev-counter
full exhaust system (inc Cats)
Coolant expanson tank
coolant hoses
Power-steering tank & pipes

So,
either get a 2.0TS engine for your car
or
sell your car as spares/repair and buy a complete 156 V6

I agree with DaveC, Keep it as a 2 litre unless you are a glutton for punishment, or have a complete V6 to swap the parts from. (or both)

Cheers guys, the responce I was expecting really.
Think its time to say goodbye to the Alfa and don't think I'll replace it with one... for now. Until I can afford something a little more special.

Looking to go Jap now, Celica or FTO maybe...