Wayne Are These Prices Correct????

[Rot 911]

In the Rebuild Wizard I found this:

Rod Holder Set, P221 $121.00
Chain Holder, P222 $122.50

This can't be right. In your rebuild book you mention the entire set of both the rod holders and chain holders being around $22.00. For $22.00 I might buy them, if not I can always make them myself. What's the correct price?

[Doug Zielke]

Kurt,
There are much more important tools you will need for your rebuild. The items you mention are easily made from simple strips of light gauge sheet metal. I have the dimensions on file (somewhere).

[Rot 911]

Actually Wayne's rebuild book has the dimensions. As for the other tools, I've already ordered the engine yolk, dial indicator and z-block, special tool for the cam nuts. The other tools needed I already have.

[Wayne 962]

That appears to be the current price from Porsche on the chain holder tools. I have no control over what Porsche charges. I guess we'll have to start having those made...

-Wayne

[Rot 911]

Guess I'll be making those tools myself.

[CreatuR]

Anything come of this? Or am I going to have to make my own? (for the rods and the chain)

[jim72911t]

You've got a vise, right? Just make your own. About $5 in material (Home Depot) and a half hour is all it takes. I beleive the dimensions can be found in Wayne's book.

Good Luck,
Jim

[Rot 911]

Like Jim said you can make them yourself out of sheet metal. Hell,after seeing the prices for the factory tools, I ended up making mine out of some stiff cardboard and duct tape! They worked just fine and didn't cost me anything but the time to make them.

[CreatuR]

Ah, didn't realize the dimensions were in his book. I guess I failed to read that part. Thanks!

[Bobboloo]

I used the cheapa** approach. Coat hangers. Cost $0.00 Assembly time 5 min.

[Wayne 962]

Yes, those are rediculous prices from Porsche - I don't expect to sell another set...

-Wayne

[jakev]

Has anybody priced out the 72 on workshop manual for the 911? I believe that it is now near $500 for Vol 3 to 6. Why has the price gone up so high? Two years ago, you could pick up the manual for about $180.