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Originally Posted by jluetjen

Just to share with others what I learned...

Between the two extremes (A used engine and an RND rebuilt engine) are also a few 2nd tier engine rebuild business that fall into the "buyer beware" category. I don't mean this as a knock on them, but the buyer will be responsible for the increased risk -- so go in with eyes open. Their engines go for about $8000 to $9000. I've also seen at least one RND longblock at an established Porsche shop for about $12,000. The other two decision points are to just buy another 986 for $8000 (Fall) to $12,000 (Springtime), do nothing or walk away when it dies -- which winds up being worth the scrap value ($3,000) of the roller.

The un-risk adjusted values are about:

• RND Engine: - $19,000
• RND Longblock: - $12,000
• Buy another 986: -$10,000
• Other rebuilt longblock: -$8,000
• Used "Engine Drop": -$3,000
• Sell car as roller: +$3,000

Right now I'm leaning toward continuing to drive the car while lining up my options so that I have an engine ready to go into when other symptoms start to show up.

There's the Upgraded 2001 3.6 litre rebuilt engine by a Flat 6 Innovations trained mechanic option for $15,000 I have the complete Long block ready to ship