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[srreality]

I've run across a Porsche 914, 1972 vintage I think, with 1.7-liter engine. There's actually two cars involved, the primary and a parts car. The primary's body work and paint work, including rust elimination are finished. The car is partly disassembled, with the engine/transaxle out. The engine has low compression on one cylinder, so a rebuild is called for, either partial or complete. I believe I can handle reassembly, swapping parts, installing new ones where necessary, etc. but can't do an engine rebuild. I propose to stick with fuel injection (repaired as necessary) and a straight-forward rebuild, reusing what makes sense and renewing otherwise. I'm trying to "ball park" what that rebuild might cost.

This will be a winter time project for me, as I have the space, the time (I'm retired) and maybe the inclination to finish what someone else started.

I saw this forum and decided to ask a more knowledgeable community for thoughts, advice and warnings..............

[brant]

Mark rebuild is economical

Stay away from painters grinding.

I don't know the current pricing but roughly 6k
Tranny work another 2500

[srreality]

Mark rebuild is economical

Stay away from painters grinding.

I don't know the current pricing but roughly 6k
Tranny work another 2500

I'm in Loveland. Who/where is Mark rebuild? $6K to rebuild an engine? If that's the case, then I'll "pass" on this project. I'm told it doesn't need tranny work. I'll check back in later this week after I go look at it for real. I've only taken a cursory look sometime ago.

Thanks!

[brant]

Mark rebuild is economical

Stay away from painters grinding.

I don't know the current pricing but roughly 6k
Tranny work another 2500

I'm in Loveland. Who/where is Mark rebuild? $6K to rebuild an engine? If that's the case, then I'll "pass" on this project. I'm told it doesn't need tranny work. I'll check back in later this week after I go look at it for real. I've only taken a cursory look sometime ago.

Thanks!

Don't buy a 914 without pulling the rockers.
Seller may refuse but it's mandatory

Claims of "tranny is fine". Are common. Half still need work to shift well.
They all shift cruddy so really need a good tranny.

Want to drive a strong 2.0?
You will be surprised how well/fun they are to drive

[srreality]

Mark rebuild is economical

Stay away from painters grinding.

I don't know the current pricing but roughly 6k
Tranny work another 2500

I'm in Loveland. Who/where is Mark rebuild? $6K to rebuild an engine? If that's the case, then I'll "pass" on this project. I'm told it doesn't need tranny work. I'll check back in later this week after I go look at it for real. I've only taken a cursory look sometime ago.

Thanks!

Don't buy a 914 without pulling the rockers.
Seller may refuse but it's mandatory

Claims of "tranny is fine". Are common. Half still need work to shift well.
They all shift cruddy so really need a good tranny.

Want to drive a strong 2.0?
You will be surprised how well/fun they are to drive

I've never driven one! If I can't buy this thing and finish it, then sell it for enough to cover my out-of-pocket costs, then it's not the project for me! I get terribly bored in the Colorado winters and want something to occupy myself with and then sell it next Spring/Summer. I may be kidding myself that this is the right car for that, but doesn't cost anything to look, research and ponder it.