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It Runs!!!
After sitting for two years because of broken headstuds and my inablity to pay some one to rebuild the motor. I have done it, no experiance and from the help of a two friends and this website. So any one out there who thinks it is impossible to do. Its not!!! Thanks to everyone for the help.
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03-23-2003, 05:11 PM
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'81 SC Coupe "Blue Bomber" "Keep your eyes on the road, and your hands upon the wheel."- J.D.M. |
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03-23-2003, 05:15 PM
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SWEEET!!
Got pictures?
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Tim 1973 911T 2005 VW GTI "Dave, hit the brakes, but don't look like your htting the brakes...what? I DON'T KNOW, BRAKE CASUAL!!!" dtw's thoughts after nearly rear ending a SHP officer |
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03-23-2003, 05:18 PM
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No pictures yet still doing some small body work and then will paint. When done I will post some pictures.
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03-23-2003, 05:54 PM
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BTW what year car/engine?
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03-23-2003, 05:55 PM
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78sc with 3 liter engine!
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sweet! mine should be on the road after a 2 and a half year break before long.. just have to work through minor issues (leaking cold start hoses)
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Who helped ? Were they mechanics ?
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Never drive faster than your gaurdian angel can fly. 82 SC w/965S eng and G50 6:1 hp/w ratio 72 911t 2.6 twin plug and 72' 911t 57k orig 1 own miles 65/66 912 1 owner 76k orig 01' Aston Martin DB7 V12 Vantage Coupe 6spd |
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Right on! So, what all did you end up doing to it? How much do you think you saved over sending it out?
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03-23-2003, 06:20 PM
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One guy I met throught the porsche club of america. The other through Rennlist!
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03-23-2003, 06:21 PM
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German car mechaninc told me it would be 8 to 12 thousnd to do the rebuild on the engine. So I spent about 2500 on parts the rest time.
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03-23-2003, 06:24 PM
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 Way to Go!!! Time to celebrate! Congradulations!!!!! 
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03-23-2003, 06:28 PM
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Great job..
Post some details and pictures when you get the chance. Glad to see a SC back on the road. 
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1973 Porsche 911 2.4 MFI
1969 Porsche 911 2.7 
