Flavia 820 2000i (Kugelfischer) - rebuild needed

[robertomarkin]

Hi all

As a project I've been putting off for years, my 820 2000i Coupe is in need of an engine rebuild. Taken off the road in 2016 due to head gasket failure (both sides), I shelved the project. I'd now like to get it back on the road again. I originally had the head gasket job done locally - heads skimmed, refurbished water pump, new gaskets etc. However it failed again not long after - same symptoms, overheating, external coolant leak from the gaskets. I was told by someone at the time that it was most likely the garage didn't set the liners correctly when doing the job, but decided not to pursue the project further at the time (due to cost).

Firstly, is there a firm anyone would recommend to undertake the rebuild? I'm located in Suffolk.

Separately, this has been on eBay for a while (link below) - a supposed rebuilt engine that would appear to match mine. I wondered if it would be worth taking a punt on, but first how likely it would be compatible with my Kugelfischer 2000i?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225646637598?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=uFUSdihtQhS&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=kHEEOvE7RS6&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY


Thanks
Rob

[lancianut666]

It looks like a carburettor engine mainly because it has one fastened to it...I guess the camshafts will be wrong as well if you fitted your Kugelfischer gear. £2500 should see your block sorted out most parts are available here
https://www.oldlanciaspares.com/flavia_eng/engine.php
Clarkey

[robertomarkin]

Yeah thought that would be the case given it had carbs on it and compatibility questionable.

Many thanks for the advice Clarkey, I'll check out the link.

[Kevinlincs]

Well Omicron in Norfolk would be an obvious choice, they could rebuild it no problem.
Alternatively Dave Gee on here is very experienced with these engines so may be able to take it on, might be worth asking how busy he is.... very might be the answer! 

[robertomarkin]

Thanks a lot for the heads up - I've emailed Dave.

Yes I did contact Omicron back in 2021 and got a outline quotation but after a few chases re availability to start work I never heard back. To be fair I got the impression they were mega busy and I wasn't 100% motivated at the time to push it hard enough, so left it. I may get back in contact with them also given they are very capable and aren't far away from me.