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[petem]

Define "full". Far from being a VP expert, but I suspect that it takes more than that to rebuild a couple of TAMD122.
Maybe Volvopaul can enlighten us in this respect.

I'm far from being a VP expert too but my guess of what a 'full' rebuild would be a strip down and replace cylinder liners, all crank bearings and all engine gaskets - see https://www.volvopenta.com/marineleisure/en-en/for-owners/parts/repair-overhaul-kits.html.

A kit for a TAMD44 is about £5k plus a couple of weeks work per side so another £5k. I guess there will be other bits that on inspection will need changing (turbos, coolers) plus hoses, clips and service items (oil, filters, belts impellers) so another £5k for those. That brings us to £15k and I guess if more stuff needs replacing or if you want to rub down the engine and make other improvements that could eat up another £5k.

VP, am I close?

 

[petem]

I spoke to nick Barke about something else. He says it’s not that bad.

Given it made it from the top is the island which is circa 2 hours whilst not conclusive it seems to run.

Well that's promising. And the answer's 'no', I'm still not tempted!