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> 1970 914-6 Push Rod Issues
Onassis91
post Nov 15 2006, 07:38 PM
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I just purchased a 1970 914-6 from the second owner who had owned it for over 25 years. My local mechanic says I have 2 bent push rods and the cost to reapir will be $8-12 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) thousand. This seems really high to me..........Is this the "ususal" price for this type of repair? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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post Nov 15 2006, 07:43 PM
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914-6s don't have push rods they have overhead cams.
$8-10K should buy you a very good engine rebuild.
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post Nov 15 2006, 07:43 PM
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1st ...... change mechanics as he doesn't know dick about Porsches. /6 engines do not have pushrods as they are overhead cam engines.

2nd ..... If he is referring to the tubes (4) on the engine, they are oil return from the heads only and the collapsible ones are about $30 each from suppliers (tubes can be changed without removal of heads)
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post Nov 15 2006, 07:58 PM
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It might have been the tube?????? Belive me, I was in a state of shock when I got the estimate. The mechanic says that their is oil leaking from them? I will speak to him tomorrow and give you guys an update. All the info is greatly appreciated.

P.S. Do you guys know of any good mechanics in the L.A. area (we are about 60 miles away).
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post Nov 15 2006, 07:59 PM
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Run from this "local" mechanic as he doesn't know what he is talking about. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif)
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post Nov 15 2006, 08:01 PM
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QUOTE(Onassis91 @ Nov 15 2006, 05:58 PM) *

It might have been the tube?????? Belive me, I was in a state of shock when I got the estimate. The mechanic says that their is oil leaking from them? I will speak to him tomorrow and give you guys an update. All the info is greatly appreciated.

P.S. Do you guys know of any good mechanics in the L.A. area (we are about 60 miles away).


60 miles which direction?
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post Nov 15 2006, 08:04 PM
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$5k and you can get a good used 3.2 six to put in there instead of the tiny 110hp 2.0L six.
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post Nov 15 2006, 08:24 PM
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post Nov 15 2006, 09:46 PM
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Drive, run to see John Williamson @ Otto's in Venice Beach, California. He is a 914 guru and will tell you what you really need.
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post Nov 15 2006, 09:53 PM
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Sounds like your getting screwed. No need for an engine rebuild ( a pricy one too ) just for an oil leak. Like others said the collapsable oil return tubes are cheap and easy to install. I would do the work myself and save a couple bucks.
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post Nov 15 2006, 10:14 PM
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Ottos has a good rep, so does TRE in hollywierd.

but before you do anything, go to www.pelicanparts.com and order Wayne's book about rebuilding 911 engines. If you do not read that book before getting your engine worked on, you will regret it. I guaranfuchintee it.
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post Nov 15 2006, 10:24 PM
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I know a guy who rebuilt his six ($10k) because of bent oil return tubes, and thought they were bent pushrods. I can't understand how people event BEGIN to think they're pushrod tubes... two pushrods per side? WTF?

I agree with everyone else. Get you car outta there ASAP!!!!!! NOW! TODAY!!!
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post Nov 15 2006, 11:17 PM
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I know a guy who rebuilt his six ($10k) because of bent oil return tubes, and thought they were bent pushrods. I can't understand how people event BEGIN to think they're pushrod tubes... two pushrods per side? WTF?


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post Nov 15 2006, 11:17 PM
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It's a two hour fix.

You should be able to have it done for a couple hundred dollars.

Or DYI-

I did...


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post Nov 15 2006, 11:42 PM
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QUOTE(trekkor @ Nov 15 2006, 09:17 PM) *

It's a two hour fix.

You should be able to have it done for a couple hundred dollars.

Or DYI-

I did...


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im sure home depot had proper length PVC pushrod tubes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
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post Nov 16 2006, 12:10 AM
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How many of you have been to Ottos?

Take it to TRE Motorsports, they are in North Hollywood (SF Valley), or Alex Wong at Precision Tech in Marina Del Rey.

Or buy the tubes and new seals and do it yourself at home.
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post Nov 16 2006, 12:46 AM
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tubes:

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Seals on both ends, seals between the two halves and a cir-clip in the middle to keep them extended.


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post Nov 16 2006, 09:52 AM
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post Nov 16 2006, 12:46 PM
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If you have bent connecting rods, then a full rebuild would be in order, but I would want more details, and perhaps some local Porsche enthusiasts help and advice.
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post Nov 16 2006, 12:57 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) with all of the above ... run for the hills ...

TRE is a good choice, so is Otto's ...

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