Thanks Chris,
bores pretty scored, I've seen them but I'm not a mechanic. One piston also removed for inspection and it's as scored so a rebore is the most likely fix. Pistons are £140 +vat each at the cheapest!
Unless anyone knows of a more economical source.
2.8 engines rarer than an honest politician. Will any other engine, e.g 3.0l td ( enough of those about ) fit?
All help, advice , pointers in the direction of resources gratefully appreciated.