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NOW AVAILABLE FOR ORDERING - How To Rebuild And Modify Porsche 911 Engines!!!

Hi everyone. I have just confirmed that the books are on a truck, headed for Los Angeles, as I write this. We are expecting to ship them out next week. For those of you who ordered the preview copy - do nothing - yours will be mailed to you with the Bonus CD-ROM as soon as they arrive.

For those of you who would like to order a copy now, you can do so at this URL. It will also be shipped out next week as soon as they arrive:

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopcart/BOOK/POR_BOOK_101pro_main3.htm

If you order it along with something else, then your order may be delayed until the book comes in. Choose USPS Priority Mail for the lowest shipping rate ($5.50) for both the CD-ROM and the book.

All books purchased through Pelican will be autographed by me!

NOTE: If you have already placed an advance order through another book store or Internet store, I suggest that you CANCEL IT! You can ONLY get the Bonus CD-ROM (4000+ photos) from Pelican. The CD-ROM and book bundle are $34.95. The CD is available separately for $15.95 for those who insist on purchasing the book elsewhere.

IF YOU WANT TO SUPPORT PELICAN AND SUPPORT THIS BBS, BUY THE BOOK HERE. IN ADDITION TO GETTING THE BONUS CD-ROM, BUYING IT HERE BRINGS IN MANY MORE DOLLARS THAN BUYING IT ELSEWHERE. I make about a buck or so on each book if you buy it elsewhere. I make quite a bit more for Pelican if you buy it here. IF YOU WANT ME TO CONTINUE SPENDING MY TIME TO WRITE QUALITY BOOKS LIKE THIS ONE, THEN PLEASE PURCHASE IT FROM PELICAN. I cannot stress this heavily enough.

Here is the blurb on the new book:

<img src="http://www.101projects.com/graphics/rebuild2.JPG" alt="Carb Rebuild" align="left" width="160" height="123">In development for more than two years, Wayne's next book details the trials of rebuilding the 911 engine. Geared towards the novice rebuilder and expert alike, this book takes aim at the notion that you need a master's degree from the Porsche factory in order to rebuild a 911 engine. This book aims to unlock never before published secrets only known in the 'inner circle' of Porsche engine rebuilders.<img src="http://www.101projects.com/graphics/rebuild1.JPG" alt="Rear Caliper" align="right" width="160" height="123">Having your engine rebuilt by someone else? This book will arm you with all the information that you need to ask your mechanic before you hire him to rebuild your precious 911 engine. With this book in hand, you can easily pick out the experts from the pretenders - and save yourself thousands of dollars by securing yourself a quality engine rebuild.<img src="http://www.101projects.com/graphics/rebuild3.JPG" alt="chain_tensioners.JPG (9601 bytes)" align="left" width="160" height="123">The book is 240 pages long, and will contain all the information that you need to complete the rebuild yourself.  In addition, there is a lengthy chapter on performance upgrades, ranging from the relatively easy task of regrinding your camshafts, all the way up to the installation of a computer-controlled engine management system.  The book is broken down into the following sections:<ul><li>When to Rebuild?</li> <li>Engine Teardown</li> <li>Machine Shop Work / Reconditioning</li> <li>Performance Upgrades</li> <li>Engine Reassembly</li> <li>Break-in Procedures</li> <li>Engine Specifications & Tolerances</li> <li>Parts Diagrams (1965-89)</li> </ul> Here is a sneak-preview of some of the pages contained in '911 Engine Rebuild'  The entire book is formated in an easy-to-read style, and all photos and illustrations are detailed in full-color!<ul><li><a href="http://www.101projects.com/911-Rebuild/sample_page7.jpg">Chapter One: When to Rebuild</a></li><li><a href="http://www.101projects.com/911-Rebuild/sample_page6.jpg">Chapter Two: Engine Teardown</a></li><li><a href="http://www.101projects.com/911-Rebuild/sample_page5.jpg">Chapter Three: Machine Shop</a></li><li><a href="http://www.101projects.com/911-Rebuild/sample_page4.jpg">Chapter Four: Performance Upgrades</a></li><li><a href="http://www.101projects.com/911-Rebuild/sample_page3.jpg">Chapter Five: Assembly</a></li><li><a href="http://www.101projects.com/911-Rebuild/sample_page8.jpg">Chapter Six: Engine Break-In</a></li><li><a href="http://www.101projects.com/911-Rebuild/sample_page2.jpg">Appendix A: Technical Specifications</a></li><li><a href="http://www.101projects.com/911-Rebuild/sample_page1.jpg">Appendix B: Parts Diagrams</a></li></ul> The Bonus CD-ROM (included in the book bundle) contains more than 4,000 additional pictures not included in the original text. These photos are provided for reference, when a single photo in the book is not clear enough. All books sold through Pelican Parts will be autographed by the author! For more information on this book and the Bonus CD-ROM, please see the <a href="http://www.101projects.com/911-Rebuild/index.htm" target="_blank">Official Website for the book.</a>

Thanks,

Wayne

Now I will have to check the mailbox every day in anticipation of the book's arrival!:D

Okay, you talked me into it. Looks like I'm gonna need it to when I have to repair the broken head studs on my 3.0.

For those of you doubters, simply wait until the reviews are in. Everyone I have shown it to (mostly experts, rebuilders, etc.) have absolutely loved it.

The one comment I keep receiving is that the Appendices are worth the price of the book alone! (all the Porsche spec books info on the engines have been reproduced).

-Wayne

Remind me real quick - wasn't the deal you had going last fall that if you paid $x you got the b/w preview copy of the book and a real copy when it came out? I got in on it, and have the b/w version. I was on the phone w/PP earlier today to sort out another order issue, and the lady didn't know what I was talking about. Oh, and if any more Swepco shows up on my doorstep, my neighbors are going to start calling me Sheik Habib.

Ordered, Wayne. I don't plan on rebuilding anytime soon, but there's a lot of value in having a reference like this around to consult when you go to replace some obscure part.

Congratulations!

I just ordered mine and am having it shipped to my deployed location. I can't wait! Thanks Wayne!

Thom, re-read the first post carefully, it says:

"For those of you who ordered the preview copy - do nothing - yours will be mailed to you with the Bonus CD-ROM as soon as they arrive."

-Wayne

Man, that sample part diagram looks GREAT. And, is that a serif font I spy? Excellent choice! :D

Wayne, I really wish you'd do a book for the 1978 Honda CB750K. The stoopid bike is kicking my a$$ and sucking my will to live!!!

Sorry - My brain saw the 'marketing' part of the message and instinctively blocked everything out.

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Originally posted by Wayne at Pelican Parts
Thom, re-read the first post carefully, it says:

"For those of you who ordered the preview copy - do nothing - yours will be mailed to you with the Bonus CD-ROM as soon as they arrive."

-Wayne

Cool - my order is in. A book that will be very interesting to read but that I hope I won't have to use. Kind of like How To Remove Your Own Appendix.

All Right !!!
I've been looking forward to this since you said you were starting the project, Wayne. Congratulations in advance. I just ordered mine and will be lookin forward to reading it.

Wayne,

Stupid question time... I've got the turbo 3.3 liter. Does your book cover the differences between the engines? Would you recommend me purchasing it if I were to re-build my Turbo?

Thanks!

Wayne,
I just ordered the book. Hope this doesn't mean one of my engines is about to blow up...:cool:

Done. Really look forward to its arrival.

Yay!! I'm not even contemplating rebuilding anything anytime soon, but my order is now in!

The long block on the 3.3 Turbo is nearly identical to the 3.2, so this book would cover 100% of the rebuild. The only thing that I did not have space to cover was the specifics on Turbo fuel injection and exhaust. But the long block is completely covered.

-Wayne

OK! I'll call tomorrow! Yes, I'm one of those old farts still refusing to give a credit card number on the net...

Although I'll probably never have the skills/confidence to tackle anything along the lines of a rebuild, I'll be ordering one today just to use an information resource. This post was mainly to bump this to the top of the list again....

ps Wayne, or some other moderator...shouldn't this topic be kept at the top of the list (at least for a few days)?

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Wayne, Ensure you put the value of the book down as zero $0.00, as I've already paid the full duty on the original price when I received the preview copy.
Thanks again, can't wait!!!!
Gary

Just ordered it, can't wait now. This is going to arrive just in time for the holiday,

No novels for me this year, whohoooo

Well done and thanks again for the efforts Wayne!

Cheers Jakes

I'm also interested in this topic -- good quality information here is great to have on the shelf even if you don't expect to use it anytime soon (knock on wood).

My '96 993 NA motor isn't specifically covered, of course; and with the care its getting, shouldn't (touch wood) need help anytime soon. I think the only potential trouble spot on the 993 is premature exhaust valve guide wear -- okay, and those stupid air injection passages in the heads.

Anyway, can someone venture a guess on how much of the material in this book will still be relevant to a 993? I'm guessing 80-90%, but that's just my WAG. I know I've got twin plug heads, hydraulic lifters, and a different intake; besides that (and larger jugs ;) ) not sure how much has changed.

thanks,

RNH

Wayne, do I get "a deal" for supplying pics for the book?

Yahooooooo! Finally! I just ordered mine too. I just hope I don't have to put it to use anytime soon.

with turbo like speed

Hey look what I found in my email.

Dude, your first! Thanks!

-Wayne

cool :D

congrats on the book wayne.

anyone care to join a group order to the uk to share the frikin shipping costs (£15 shipping for a £23 book)? i'm feeling mean today ok;)

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Originally posted by dickster
congrats on the book wayne.

anyone care to join a group order to the uk to share the frikin shipping costs (£15 shipping for a £23 book)? i'm feeling mean today ok;)

Dickster,

Sounds like a good plan, count me in!

Cheers

Tim, Dickster,

DOH, I wish I had waited now, my order went in yesterday....

Ah well!!!!

Cheers Jakes

jakes,

yeah i know - i couldn't believe you were so willing to part with your cash:D :D ;)

i figure if we get 10 orders we'll see about saving £10 each. might get a bulk discount - can't hurt to ask ;)

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Originally posted by dickster
'86 coupe (for sale - got the 930 bug)

Dickster WTF, you haven't even got her back and you're floggin 'er already!!, how could you? :(

Cheers

tim,

i was wondering how long it would take! my grilfriend can't believe it.

you're right i know. but it looks like another couple of weeks before the friggin locks are gonna show. in the meantime i'm left thinking about that damn '78 i looked at. i phoned the guy and its still for sale. so the deal is i'm testing the water with mine, dont expect to sell, but if i do its for the '78 only. we have agreed to keep the other informed if anything happens.

could go either way.

btw - if you want a REAL good deal on a 930 brake conversion, SELL it for me!!!! ;)

i'll be happy to keep the '86 though, HONEST.

Hey, for shipping to the UK, we can send it Global Priority Mail, which should be $11.

-Wayne

Wayne,

is Global priority mail the same as USPS global priority mail? If so my order showed it as $16.50

Doesn't really matter, but would like to know for future purchases

Dickster, are you getting rid of the Brakes then?

I thought you had managed to get all the pieces together by now. How far did you get with them?

Cheers Jakes

wayne,

$11 isn't so bad, can you confirm this? i tried ordering again and it does show up as $16.50.

jakes,

i have the complete kit now, minus the necessary to rebuild the front calipers - maybe £300 to fit new pistons etc. i'm only going to sell if i can get my hands on that 78 turbo;)

Wayne, Since I have already paid the customs duty on the preview copy price that includes the later shipping of the final book I assume the invoice/shipper accompanying the final shipment will read "no value" or whatever you need to put on the shipper so I don't end up paying double duty. Looking fwd to receiving the book

Congrats, Wayne -- it's got to feel great to have this project come to fruition. Just ordered one.

Can't wait to learn all the things that could be wrong with my motor and plague myself with reasons to tear it apart just to see if it really looks like that and if it will all go back together.

*Note to self - never buy Gray's Anatomy.

- jPp

I just ordered one, Wayne. I'm looking forward to it.

wayne,

how do we get them posted internationally for $11?