S1 V8 conversion problem

Hi All, I have a bit of a problem - after the original 2L engine munched on its exhaust valve seat, and a crack in the block in the usual place top of cylinder leaking water, I decided to swap to a V8. Parts all sourced etc. I am about to take the 2L out but I notice the gearbox bellhousing is different to the S2/3 bolt pattern - ie this is'nt going to bolt straight on... Plenty of people have put the 2 1/4 engine in with the different pattern, how did they do it? Is it a mattter of finding a S2 bellhousing and bolting things across... any ideas where I can get one from? The gearbox is otherwise very good, and as I'm not pulling heavy loads etc should survive ok, I would prefer to keeop it if possible better the devil you know etc.! Any advice will be of great help (I'm using the usual v8 adaptor ring...)
Thanks
Tom

where are you based

I'm malmesbury wiltshire - nr swindon/bristol

ah well, i cant help you, look on ebay, there is normally a 2 or 3 box on there fer about 20 quid

how do
i have a 2a box that im using to measure up for a project engine fit??? condition is unknown but may source the parts you need for your conversion. im at warminster if you want to look and see if its any good. i paid £15 for it if you are interested, would like my money back?
cheers
bodgit0_0

Thanks for the offer, I have a 6cylinder adaptor plate on the way which with a bit of luck should fit... the 6 cyl being a longer 2l 4cyl I'll let you know by friday hopefully...
Tom