Time to rebuild 2.7 - Page 2

jgparker · jgparker's Garage

I hear Ollies in Santa Ana is very good, and BA recommends them. I believe it is closer to San Diego than LA and Bakersfield.

Rob McKibbon · 04-16-2003, 09:47 PM

Starting to feel very happy....... I'm just about done the rebuild, just replaced fuel line hoses and fuel regulator and pressure is staying in place, a couple of tweeks and I'll be driving her daily..... very happy! It's like a brand new car

snowman · 04-20-2003, 09:55 PM

CE and Ollies are both first class operations. Walt and George are one and the same, professional machinist, first class all the way. They both know more about Porsche engines than most anyone alive.

Either one of them will talk to you and educate you enouth to know you are doing the right thing. YOu can't go wrong with either one of them.

Rob McKibbon · 04-21-2003, 08:36 AM

Well my car is home and running very well. We were out driving Saturday and Sunday - Sunday being a perfect sunny day! I rebuilt the 2.7L this past winter, installed an external oil cooler, upgraded the headlites, replaced the brake pads, installed a turbo muffler, replaced the tranny oil and gave her a good cleaning.

The motor is good and broken in and there is alot more power. We completed the rebuild to provide a 210HP output and there is definately more power.... way more! When the car is running at 3000 to 3500 rpm and you punch it, you are literally thrown back into the seat. Of course the turbo muffler is loud, I can't imagine anything being louder. When coming down a hill off the accelerator, it gives a very loud rummble, but spits a few backfires (small not loud). I really don't like that? I'm not sure if I can do anything about it now? Kinda sounds like those cars with a hole in their muffler?

The nicest part however, is the starting. Starts like a brand new car now, just turn the key and boom! I had alot of trouble starting the car hot and cold before. The oil is so clean, you can't even see it on the stick.

Next I'm installing a "Pelican" supplied aluminum peddle cluster, P floor mats and 930 Steering wheel. I've got the white faced gauges, but not quite sure if I'm going to put them in or not?

It sure feels good to have the car back home and running well. I can rest now and drive.......

JTO · 04-21-2003, 11:10 AM

Wow Rob! That thing looks great!

Troy

04-27-2003, 11:23 PM

i also have used ollies for my 2.7 machine work on my 914-6 project.ike and george are a couple of good guys.they have one specific machine to do one specific job on the motor. i was very impressed with ther operation. on i was on a budget, and interviewed many shops. most people say to stay away from motorsheister??? this has also been the comments from poc and pca members.good luck!

bigchillcar · bigchillcar's Garage

Rob,
That car is gorgeous! My '74 is stock and pretty darn pristine. The motor has ~ 85k, still gives book performance figures and doesn't leak... When the time come to re-build I am curious about the RS spec type upgrade that boasts 210 hp. I didn't catch it...are you using carbs or MFI for fuel delivery?
Ryan

Phillip Francis · 05-06-2003, 04:49 PM

Rob Great results. It looks very pretty and am sure you will have lots of great rides and enjoyment. Fantastic job.

By way of update, It was four weeks ago that I started up the 77 Targa in our underground garage (Thanx to those who provided the start up procedures on this forum). Well after sitting for five months, lots of smoke, like huge amounts, but running fine. I was trying to get out of there fast and wouldn't you know it one of our seniors is just coming in. Anyway after manouvering around her I get out and up onto the back of the building. Still lots of smoke and the sounds of sirens. First police, and then four fire brigade trucks. After convincing them there was no fire just lots of smoke and getting the exhaust fans going they left me in the care of the police. They wanted to know where the plates for the car were and was it registered. Well the plates (77 Targa) were upstairs and no rego yet. By now the smoke had stopped and was sounding very good. Police person asked what I was going to do now and I said if she was going north I would go south to drop off the car for the engine rebuild. My other alternative was to put the car back in the garage, get the rego done and hopefully not have the same event all over again the next weekend. I waited five minutes and then headed south. Well, hopefully by Thursday I will be heading north again with no smoke. The engine will be for the most part rebuilt with all upgrades recommended here together with new clutch and pressure plate. so expect another 140,000 kms and another 25 years of fun. I will take some photos and post them in the next week or so. It doesn't match yours for finish but it is mine warts and all.

Phillip Francis

Rob McKibbon · 05-09-2003, 10:38 PM

Good Story Phillip,
Hopefully the guy who started this thread will have some good news about his rebuild soon? Looking forward to it and seeing your pics, until then keep away from setting off those smoke detectors?

Big Chill Car,
I'm running the CIS, but with some mods to pistons, compression and cams. The car now has 2500km and is running so good, a ton of more power, a lot better response and very even in the acceleration. It runs comfortable around 120-130Mph and I just had it up to about 145Mph, maybe coulda hit the 150 mark, but shut her down as it was quit bouncy.

I think I listed all the mods of my rebuild in page one of this thread, check it out and give me your feedback. My Mechanic says 210HP and from all I've read it jives? Thanks.

P.S. I've got Waynes Rebuild book now; really enjoying it and wish I'd had it before I did the rebuild??? Anyone thinking of doing a rebuild .... this is a must in your library, that's for sure! ABC's of rebuilding a 2.7L.

Phillip Francis · 05-24-2003, 04:28 PM

Rob, as the initiater of this thread, I am pleased to report that the 77 Targa is back on the road plated with 77 Targa. The engine sounds and feels very strong and now I have to have the discipline to keep my foot off the peddle and an eye on the RPM for the first 1000kms. I will give you guys a more comprehensive account of things after the first service is completed. My next project is to figure out how to post the photos.
Again thanx for the support.

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