Only three things cause bearing damage. Lack of oil, incorrect clearances and debris. A case with misaligned mains gives you a real bad case of #2.

I hate bad cases of #2. :D

DAMN!!!

Me thinks we have a winner!

At this point how do I know the tune-up guy is right? It seems to me that a few more opinions are a cheap way to see what the next step should be.

I would appreciate any recommendations of other shops in the sierra foothills and/or Sacramento.

Many thanks!

Longboard, do as been previously suggested. Take the sparkplugs out and see the you can turn the engine over by hand using a wrench. Hell with the plugs out you can probably turn the engine over without a wrench.

long board,

You can test this for yourself if you have a wrench that fits the fan nut (in your factory tool roll). You should also see if someone in your area will let you turn their 911 motor over by hand so you have a basis for comparison. Putting you location in your profile might let others in your area come to your assistance.

Short of splitting the case and remachining it, crank bind is not going to fix itself. It may turn easier once the bearings have worn away enough to make enough clearance to stop the rubbing.

In answer to your initial question "Who do you trust?"; myself and anyone who's dealt with MM much will tell you "Trust anyone over MM." What sets MM apart from an incompetent shop is that these guys must have a clue by now on what needs to be done but they choose not to do it. That crank was probably hard to turn as soon as they bolted the case together and they decided to put it together anyway.
-Chris

Thanks Chris. I think a thorough inspection like you and others have suggested is the way to go. I'm not sure I even have a problem as I yet to have my ride back, but I will make sure first. I'll let the forum know what happens.

It was all there, even recognition of my being in Gruppe B. But it all vanished!