cost savings on top end rebuild

88911coupe · 01-09-2007, 01:05 PM

In an effort to save money, and get to know my car better, I plan to do the engine removal myself and intended to send the heads off for the valve guide work. I'm wondering though if I get the work done locally what will the labor cost be (ballpark figure in hours) if I just remove the ancillary stuff, i.e. intake shroud, etc myself and then let the mechanic do the removal of the heads and possibly reinstallation of the heads. I also would prefer the mechanic do the cam timing since that seems to be an issue for some beginners.
TIA

mtelliott · 01-10-2007, 11:12 AM

With the book, and advice from local Dallas Pelicans, you can do all the assembly / disassembly yourself. Yes, timing the cams is tough the first time. It's easy once you've seen it done. I read that section of the book a number of times and still didn't get it. Then had a guy help me, and wow, that wasn't so bad.

You'll save cash by doing that work yourself, then send the heads to a recommended shop (someone who knows Porsche heads).

Michael

88911coupe · 01-10-2007, 02:33 PM

Thanks for the reply...I"ll re read that section and see if I can follow it well enough to try it.

im4duke · 01-10-2007, 05:49 PM

Buck, you can do this. I recently separated my heads and it was pretty straight forward. Give me a ring if you want to come over and check it out.

Can't advise on reassembly as I'm a long way off...

sww914 · 01-10-2007, 07:42 PM

I was afraid of the cam timing, I was wrong. After you triple check yourself, you're sure it's right. It's actually fun.