Lack Of Anti-freeze.

[murtaghp 3]

What started off as a blown head gasket now looks like a new engine required.

 

Check out the corrosion on the block.

 

The last owner had tried to fix it with some liquid metal but I think it's too far gone.

 

The head is knackered as well.

[Daviewonder 533 3 Cars]

Looks like a perfect excuse for an engine conversion to me

[murtaghp 3]

I have another block but unfortunately it has a hole above the water pump.

 

If that can't be fixed then 16v's it is.

[24seven 104]

Liquid metal will fix the hole by the water pump. It's not under much pressure so it holds ok. But still I'd recommend 16v.

[dcc 855]

I had this before on an 8v lump, had it welded at a specialists down here, cost me £13 (30 minutes labour!)