As well as the upfront costs, there were quite a lot of extras that add to the overall cost of the project.  I had expected to spend a significant sum on tools and I was able to get a chunk of it back by selling on the items that I didn’t want to keep.  Somewhat less expected was the cost to get the car back for its post-build and the IVA and registration fees.

Ultimately, it is probably cheaper to get the factory to do the build for you. But the sense of ownership and pride that comes with doing the build yourself is priceless and for me, well worth it.

Tools
Mobile axle stands*	£ 261.00
1/2″ to 3/8″ Hex Head socket (for engine mounts)*	£  17.70
Socket set	£ 185.98
Torque wrench	£ 150.00
Jack	£ 72.00
Worklight	£ 14.00
heat gun	£ 11.99
Creeper	£ 72.00
Seal drift set*	£ 22.94
TOTAL	£ 807.61

Consumables
ACF-50*	£ 24.98
Copper grease*	£ 9.69
Grommets*	£ 7.25
P clips	£ 10.99
Heat shrink	£ 6.99
Instant gasket*	£ 18.92
Loctite 577	£ 26.20
Loctite 243	£ 17.20
Ods and sods	£ 30.00
TOTAL	£ 152.22

Post Build
Post build check (including pick up and delivery)	£ 570.00
Insurance for IVA	£  121.00
First registration etc	£  268.00
IVA fee	£  450.00
TOTAL	£ 1,409.00