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gtc 07-02-2015 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Jhogan0101 (Post 8683745)
Great info guys! Really appreciate it. I also heard from a local mechanic that putting silicone on the engine seals is also not the best idea?
Use the list in this thread for sealant questions (the updated list on page 15 is the most current).
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/911-engine-rebuilding-forum/284737-complete-engine-sealant-thread-15.html

It worked great for me.
Honestly, it's a little strange getting under my car now and seeing a completely dry engine.

Henry Schmidt 07-03-2015 06:28 PM
The biggest mistake that a rookie engine builder can make is "too many minds".
Simply put, advise from too many sources can quickly change to a clutter of noise.

JJ 911SC 07-03-2015 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Henry Schmidt (Post 8695429)
... Simply put, advise from too many sources can quickly change to a clutter of noise.
Which will translate into a Cluster foock...

stownsen914 07-06-2015 05:42 PM
How about forgetting to tightten the drain plug when rebuilding the engine and having the engine seize when the loose drain plug falls out!

I'm glad to say it wasn't me - a family friend did that to his freshly rebuilt (356) Carrera 2.0 :(

Tippy 07-06-2015 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Dpmulvan (Post 8683266)
That one had to sting a bit
The sting never goes away. I've contemplated many times pulling it down again to reseal it right.

Trackrash 07-06-2015 07:01 PM
Is there a thread lubrication, thread locker, anti-seize use thread somewhere? I've seen the complete engine sealant thread.

Has someone cataloged what to use on each and every threaded fastener?

Olsen911 07-07-2015 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by vascott01 (Post 8682638)
Putting the case back together by myself and in the process an oil pump sealing ring got loose while trying to shuffle the case in place. It was sitting on the floor staring at me saying "Hey Dumb *****, you forgot me!" after torquing everything down.
Laughed so much that I hat to lie down on the floor... - Thanks.
Have done exactly the same, and can laugh about it now.

Thanks - Cheers - Olsen911/Tommy Olsen.

xjoegtix 07-08-2015 05:52 PM
Love this thread


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porschetub 07-08-2015 07:34 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by stownsen914 (Post 8699303)
How about forgetting to tightten the drain plug when rebuilding the engine and having the engine seize when the loose drain plug falls out!

I'm glad to say it wasn't me - a family friend did that to his freshly rebuilt (356) Carrera 2.0 :(
Wow that sounds strange ...surely there would have been a bit of oil on the floor:rolleyes::rolleyes:


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