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> Stolen 3.2 engine, Be on the lookout
GeorgeRud
post Dec 24 2017, 11:48 PM
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Our good friend Eric Shea (of PMB Brakes) had a 3.2 engine stolen from the back of his pickup truck today. Hopefully everyone could keep their eyes and ears open for any sudden ‘good deals’. Supposedly missing an alternator and lower valve covers.Attached Image
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post Dec 25 2017, 02:04 AM
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That just stinks. Nothing I hate more then someone steeling from our fellow 914 members (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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post Dec 25 2017, 05:59 AM
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Wow thats sad
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post Dec 25 2017, 06:50 AM
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I hate thieves. Post the EIN if you have it.
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post Dec 25 2017, 06:58 AM
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Pretty narrow market for AC Porsche motors....causal thieves wouldn't even know what it is - most likely. Just out of curiosity, did it occur overnight? Very sad indeed...those are quite pricey now too!

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post Dec 25 2017, 07:36 AM
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QUOTE(Cracker @ Dec 25 2017, 07:58 AM) *

Pretty narrow market for AC Porsche motors....causal thieves wouldn't even know what it is - most likely. Just out of curiosity, did it occur overnight? Very sad indeed...those are quite pricey now too!

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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) totally! it has someone in the hobby (911 914 etc) or biz, at minimum knows what it's worth.

No one steals a dirty engine who isn't in the know. Would almost think targeted, someone who knew it was there.

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Sorry Eric...that sucks.... Merry fucking Christmas (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Dec 25 2017, 07:58 AM
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post Dec 25 2017, 08:30 AM
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post Dec 25 2017, 08:33 AM
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I hope they find the motor, identify and arrest the thief. So sorry Eric.
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post Dec 25 2017, 08:38 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) and on Christmas ???? Saddened this even happened..
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post Dec 25 2017, 08:47 AM
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Yea, 450lb lump. Every time something is stolen at our shop, it’s a former employee.
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post Dec 25 2017, 09:20 AM
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Somebody in the 'know'.
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post Dec 25 2017, 09:24 AM
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that sucks, I had a crank and rods stolen out of the back seat of my truck,,security cameras are under the Christmas tree...
Ill keep ears and eyes open..
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post Dec 25 2017, 09:51 AM
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That sucks big time.
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post Dec 25 2017, 10:21 AM
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Yea, 450lb lump. Every time something is stolen at our shop, it’s a former employee.

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post Dec 25 2017, 10:29 AM
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I am afraid Mark has likely hit the nail on the head. I would begin by looking at all former and current employees. Sucks, but that is usually the answer.
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post Dec 25 2017, 10:35 AM
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Flash #s Factory stamped near the SN of the 3.2 Family of engines;
930/20 = 3.2engine ROW (rest of world) 1984-up
930/21= 3.2 engine USA 1984-86
930/25= 3.2 engine USA 1987-89
930/26= 3.2 engine Sweden
Source: Bruce Anderson's Porsche 911 Performance.
The engine id # is either still in its place, unless removed or restamped by the thief (orig # can still be identified by most BAT* detectives) . Eric may not want to make this info public, as this is his call only.
*Burglary AutoTheft
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post Dec 25 2017, 10:49 AM
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On the other hand, I would never leave a stack of 50+ $100 bills in the back of a pickup that was in a business park. But that's just me.
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post Dec 25 2017, 10:55 AM
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So sorry to hear this. especially when we're supposed to focus on goodwill.

A few things for sure. 1) this was not a crime of opportunity. Whoever took it was prepared to transfer a 500lb lump of metal. 2) This person knew Eric had it, and where he was keeping it. 3) Eric should in no way feel bad for leaving it in his truck. Whoever stole the engine would've found a way to get it, no matter where it was stored. Totally an inside job. Let's hope we nail the bastards.
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post Dec 25 2017, 11:01 AM
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Is there a serial number that we should on the lookout for?
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