New guy looking for help in SLC
 

Hello,
First time poster. I just acquired a 1984 911 with a bad engine? It runs but crappy. Not sure if a engine rebuild is required. If required anyone in the Salt Lake City area willing to help with a rebuild? Thanks in advance for any help.

Rick

Rick,
Welcome to our BBS. If you have some experience with engines, my first advice is to get a compression gauge and check your motor out.
The crappy running could be internals or something not as serious.
If the comps for all six cylinders are all within 10% of each other, I would look at ignition wires, rotor, cap, plugs. Then the mass air sensor signal. Head temp sensor and the 2 flywheel sensors.
If you're not familiar with engines, you may want to check aroung SLC for a independent Porsche shop. Get in touch with the local PCA people, they can recommend trustworthy people.

2.7racer thanks for the info. It starts fine and idles great but as soon as I give it some gas a load cluck starts like a bad rod bearing??? I am confused because no strange noise at idle.

I am all for the KISS method..Like said -dont jump conclusions, do a Comp check- tell us what ya get . We all will help you threw a diagnostic so you will know , hope fully rather then guess......that can be $$

I agree. I will do the check and get back. Thanks

Rick
 

call Les at air power racing in ogden. Best air cooled shop west of the Mississippi..He's very fair and will save you a ton of time..
Matt
BTW did you buy the silver car off craigslist?

Matt,
Thanks I will give him a call. Yes that's the one, its in good shape. The body is straight and interior is ok. I will try to drop the engine this week.

Rick