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| ballsyfacts914 |
 Nov 27 2021, 01:10 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 82 Joined: 28-August 19 From: East Bay Region-SF Bay Area Member No.: 23,413 Region Association: Northern California  |
Hi All,
I recently found metal in my oil after identifying an engine knock (likely a rod bearing has slipped). I have been researching what to do and wanted to get the communities opinion. Below are the options I have been considering or have questions about. 1. Rebuild existing engine. $8-10K minimum, may go higher depending on how much damage has been caused/if parts need to be replaced. My concern with this option is twofold, the unknown potential for significant additional cost and no warranty. 2. Rebuild existing engine using a rebuild kit. Seems like this option may alleviate the potential for significant additional costs but I am not really sure. Seems like it would be in the $10-12K range. Same concerns as #1. Would like your thoughts on this option. 3. Buy a 2.0, have it refurbished/rebuilt. This option is what my mechanic recommends. This also seems like a bit of a gamble because who knows what state the 2.0 would be in. I can see a scenario where I get a 2.0 for $2-4K and then need to spend $8-10K to rebuild. Similar concerns here as #1 and 2. Any suggestions here would also be much appreciated. 4. Buy a turn key 2.0. This is my currently preferred option. Leaning towards JCS for the turn key as they have good reviews, stand by their work, and are relatively reasonably priced. I also like this option as I can just sell my current engine to offset the cost of the turn key. Also get a warranty and don't have to worry about significant additional costs...to a point. Thanks in advance for all your responses and recommendations. |
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| Cairo94507 |
Nov 28 2021, 10:03 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,763 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California 
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Since you are in the east bay area there is a shop in Auburn that several Bay Area Porsche shops send their engine/transaxle rebuilds to: https://www.holleranperformance.com
Now, I have not used them or been to their shop, but based upon the recommendations I have received from several different shops and owners, I plan to stop in and visit as soon as my car is back in my garage. I just moved to Auburn and my car is still in the east bay at my brother's house until I get my garage sorted. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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ballsyfacts914 Rebuild or Turn Key? Nov 27 2021, 01:10 PM
Van B Not meaning to play defeat the premise here, but t... Nov 27 2021, 02:27 PM JamesM 8-10k minimum to rebuild a 1911? That seems on th... Nov 27 2021, 11:39 PM yellowporky I would be very cautious using John Holleran. I de... Nov 28 2021, 11:37 AM 930cabman Can you change the engine? I have no + or - regard... Nov 28 2021, 04:48 PM
ballsyfacts914 Changing the engine is the way I am leaning. The c... Nov 28 2021, 10:14 PM Badinfluence1 I love the Bay Area, but if you get work done in P... Nov 30 2021, 01:13 AM ballsyfacts914 Been a while since my last post...life.
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