Hey Duncan, this is exactly why i went for forum route hoping to find someone that can help. Its impossible to work through gumtree as a foreigner. Im getting paid out in the coming week. From what ive seen they go for anywhere from 200-1000aud
im hoping to find a series 2 or A8 block. I was trying to get my hands on one that was already prepped for a 25 head (block decked, bored, tensioner tapped, acid dipped, crack tested) short block.
im thinking a 1250aud budget and then we could discuss your "helper fee" aswell ofcourse lol. The more machineshop work done to it the better, itll be cheaper in the long run.