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Posted by: poohsan Sep 20 2006, 09:24 AM

I’m considering ways to fund a top end rebuild on my 1981 911SC.

Would anyone be interested in the folowing trade?

I have a 1975, 914 1.8 with a big bore kit, FI, new Toyo tires.

I would like to trade for shop time and labor for a top end rebuild on my 1981 911SC motor. I will pay for all of the parts needed in the rebuild,and beer.

I and both cars are located in Los Angeles, CA.


Arron

Posted by: McMark Sep 20 2006, 01:08 PM

Sell the car. VOILA! $ for the rebuild.

Posted by: Brando Sep 20 2006, 07:56 PM

Doubt a shop nearby will make that trade. Just sell the car and finance it that way. Oh, and don't go to Motor Sheister.

Posted by: Headrage Sep 20 2006, 08:00 PM

How much of the motor needs to be rebuilt? All of it? = 5 - 10 grand with at lease 40 percent being labor (mine that is).

It's not cheap to rebuild a /6, BTDT.

I'm willing to help with storage and a lift if you need it.

Posted by: alpha434 Sep 20 2006, 08:15 PM

That's a more than reasonable trade. But I'm in Denver.

It's the parts that are pricy. Labor here in Denver for 911s is cheap, if you know who to go to. But H.P. and reliabilty are a direct function of how much you $ you put into parts.

If you need any parts, let me know. I'll see whats areound.

Posted by: poohsan Sep 21 2006, 08:38 AM

I only need a top end rebuild, and replace the head studs with steel studs. The lower end is in great shape with great oil pressure and no leaks. I should do the clutch while the motor and transition are down.

Arron

Posted by: poohsan Sep 21 2006, 08:42 AM

Here is another thought.

I’m a toy designer. I could pay for the work in Hot wheels and Barbie dolls…

Posted by: KaptKaos Sep 21 2006, 09:06 AM

What happened to the tranny? What was this issue?

Posted by: poohsan Sep 21 2006, 05:42 PM

Apparently it is quite common that if you do not shift a 901 correctly you will get is stuck. In this case it was stuck in reverse.

It was a 2 hour $0.00 fix.

The fix for my situation was to remove the reverse light switch. Insert a drill blank that was longer than my button activation pin and give it a smack with a hammer.

This unlodged everything with out a problem.



Regarding the rebuild, It will go on hold for now.

I spoke with two very respected shops both of them told me exactly the samething.

“Drive the 911 for another 30,000 to 50,000 miles and call them when it is time for the recommended full overhaul.”

Any damage that will happen has already happened. So they said to wait and do the whole thing at once.

Arron

Posted by: MecGen Sep 21 2006, 06:27 PM

Hey

I don't get it...
I am not a Porsche specialist but ...

Thats just bad advice...IMHO. As pricey the top end is, the bottom is mind boggling. Doing a "TopEnd" rebiuld was common practice back then. And just to be clear, something goes seriously wrong up top, it will take out your bottom end. In my neck of the woods, finding a replacement rod is pretty $$$
You just need to find someone qualified, and if that means driveing to another state, maybe even for lower labour rates, so be it. Have them check the chains. I do agree that selling the 914 for cash is the best way to go.

Or you could sell the 911 and put the money in the 914

Good luck, keep us informed.

Later