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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dunky" data-source="post: 574070" data-attributes="member: 19915">Hi all , I'm thinking out loud here but its possible I may need to replace my engine  <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown    :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" />  , it lost compression on number 3 cylinder on the way to Download festival a week or so back and I don't know what's went wrong as yet , i should find out by the end of this week all going well what's went up the creek...My options as I see it are at best are get replaced what's went wrong depending on what the issue is and all it's good  , worst case scenario is engine replacement which has got me thinking , If I have to replace the engine i was going to go down the route of upgrading to a 1641cc and add twin carbs and a vintage speed exhaust , I was hoping to budget around £3k for parts , what's your thoughts , any recommendations for engines & carb suppliers ??  At the present time I don't really want to replace if I can help it but if needs must I will bite the bullet.Cheers</blockquote>