6101 wrote:HI, I have a nice '77 Stag i'm restoring, and almost rust free. It has a Rover 3.5 and a BW65 gearbox. The engine needs replacing or rebuilding and there lies part of my question. Sourcing an original TV8 is near impossible, there rare and hard to find here in Oz and if you do find one they cost a fortune + the rebuild. So seing as my only other option is to install a non original engine Which engine and gear box (manual or Auto) do you suggest or know is a good option. Thanks.................. My advice is the same engine that is stareing you in the face, a Rover v8,three factors why-your location/reliability/and you already have one for spares or rebuild. People run rv8s in ozz and nz,As they say in ozz, when it comes to the jackshaft "NO WORRYS" See you all at Malvern :P