VACUUM HOSE
I finally unwrapped the engine and starting my to do list. To start, a vacuum hose was not connected properly. Upon further inspection, the hose was severed at the pipe that connects up to the air filter.
Also, the bracket was bent as well. After some futzing around, I managed to get it all back together. The only problem I had is I didn’t want to purchase a new hose. To get it all to fit, I flipped the aluminum L pipe and it fit nicely.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/645566-breather-hose.html
While I was there, I noticed the fuel distributor was rather rusty and looked bad.
It was in good shape other than the outer surface rust. I sanded it down, cleaned it then used Rustoleum Rust Reformer. This stuff worked really well. So well, it wasn’t necessary to paint it. These results are the dried rust reformer. Neat eh?
I also got some new copper washers. I couldn’t easily find them through the normal channels. As luck would have it, this was when I went out to Rennwerk to meet Cheech. Nice guy, he set me up.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/646625-fuel-distributor-cleaning-help.html
OIL LEAKS – FIXING THE EVIL TRINITY
While the engine looked rather clean from the top, I wasn’t planning on replacing any oil seals. But after pretty much everything I read say to replace the evil trinty of leaks and the relatively low price to repair, I complied. And let me tell you, I am very glad I did!
I took off the fuel injection system and was off and running. So this is what it looked like before, not that bad.
I found some odd sealant on the thermostat, cleaned that up and installed all three seals.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/645781-engine-out-oil-repairs.html
WATER IN THE ENGINE
Yes, it was going far too well right? Looking over the engine, I made a nasty discovery. When I first looked at it, there was a lot of water. Actually, you can see the water line. I took a paper towel and soaked up the water.
Luckily, the valve was closed tight. I VERY carefully cleaned it out with q-tips. It took quite a long time but I managed to get it spotless. I also turned over the engine and it is working nicely. Phew.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/649472-water-fuel-delivery-valve-help.html
I put some lubricant on it to keep it from getting any rust until the engine is installed. It didn’t make a lot of sense to me until I figured out what probably happened. The engine has been sitting in my garage for about 8 months, but it has been dry. However, I think when the engine was removed it must have been outside for a little while during transport. A little water leaked through the injector and into the valve area. This looked like about 8 months of damage. Happily, I found it before it made too much damage.
Unfortunately this water also pointed to the fact that I had a rather bad injector leak. Only 1 injector, however, while I was at it, I decided to replace all of the sleeves and both seals per injector…I know, I know, the prime directive…oh well. When you look at the injector sleeve, you can see why I made the decision I did.
Next up, the valve covers…