3.3 SC engine dropped.

[911Ren20]

Dropped the engine today - smooth and drama-free. Huge relief it’s a California car: zero corrosion anywhere. The only stubborn bit was that 36 mm oil line nut.

Been chasing an oil leak that kept getting worse - turned into a full smoke show at a stoplights. Turns out it’s the usual triangle of death. Confirmed once I saw how filthy the top of the transmission was.

Plan is to tackle everything I can while the engine’s out - not planning to do this again anytime soon.

Got Wayne’s book on hand and will be going through the full checklist.
Open to any advice or “while-you’re-in-there” suggestions from those who’ve been down this road!

The engine will be outside until everything is done. Any suggestion on keep it from the elements? garage isn't an option at the moment.

Now the photos.

[walt]

Valve adjustment so much easier with engine out. Trans Fluid, inspect vacuum lines including intake boot as they tend to get cracks with age. Probably not a bad idea to run a smoke test and look for any leaks particularly around injector seals.

[OldSpool87]

Old you get or use one of those pop up tents that you see at festivals and outdoor events to get a little protection from elements?

[914efi]

Do you have space for one of those moving/storage type containers? I tried PODS once, they were a pain but there was a local company that was great. Also secure if that is an issue.

[Cairo94507]

As stated above and if you can steam clean the engine compartment, underside and engine. Making it clean makes it much nicer when putting it all back together. I would replace all vacuum lines, plugs, cap, rotor, maybe plug wires since it is out of the car, valve adjustment of course, maybe check the clutch/pressure plate, flywheel and throwout bearing. Service CV joints and install new boots, bolts and washers and may as well install new fan belt.

[$yncro]

Check and retorque your head studs.
Under belly fuel lines easier to change while engine is out.

[Balisong]

Disguise that engine as a bag of trash.

[walt]

Looks like this topic comes up quite a bit:

https://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/1062423-things-do-when-engine-out.html
https://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/440761-things-do-while-engine-out.html

[pmax]

Love the pics.

Looks like it's already custom, dual coil etc, consider going further Simplifying CIS

[911Ren20]

thanks guys
just a bit about the engine.

its an andial 3.3L, twins plugs, and 964 cam. this thing revs so fast. i thought it goes as fast as a 997. the weight also helps im sure.

[911Ren20]

Happy Halloween!

Did a quick smoke test today before pulling the CIS to tackle the Triangle of Death. Found two leaks:

Intake air guide box (930 110 358 05) – the connection point is tearing. Planning to order a replacement - would you go OEM Porsche or aftermarket? The price gap is pretty big.

Pretty sure the second leak is the EGR valve - smoke’s coming out of it. Can I just plug the red and white vacuum lines going to it?

[walt]

I got a URO intake boot about 6 months ago and it didn't fit. I made them aware of the isssue so it's hopefully been fixed by now. Wound up ordering a Hamburg Technic and it fit perfectly.

[85RedCarrera]

Gotta post a BEFORE pic of your engine bay!

[911Ren20]

I should have taken photos of the engine bay when it was cleaned. here's the closest you can see before the power washing. I wouldn't recommend doing this at the drive way. the grime from the wash made a mess everywhere. I was covered in grime and grease.

Transmission cleaned up nicely.

Before:



After