I ended up getting a block from Martin G, its out of a 1985 Renault Atmo. Z6W engine code. It has a different oil pump and uses a slightly different oil filter but that didn't bother me too much.
Bit manky, but solid. The delivery company dropped the parcel for good measure, breaking off a waterpump mounting attachment. 180 pounds later, that was welded back on with the face machined down...
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Then had that blasted
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