Thanks guys. I appreciate all of the advice. This will not be the first engine I've pulled but it will be the first Porsche engine. It looks to be a straightforward job. Luckily for me, I had my CV's replaced just a few months back so they shouldn't be too tough to disconnect (I hope). I'll start spraying the engine and transmission mounts immediately as you suggested Jeremy.

Ed, I like your suggestion about the raising up all four corners of the car and then lowering the front end to get the back end up when the engine's ready to be pulled.

Anyone who wants to come by and offer a hand will be treated to whatever beer and snacks they want. Come one. Come all.

What do you all (y'all for those down south;)) suggest for an engine stand?

Once it's out I'll have all kinds of questions on how best to go about cleaning the mess in the engine bay and on the engine itself.

Well, Scott, it's a bit of a trek, but you're welcome to use mine. I don't think I'll be using it next week.

Best,

Scott

Scott, I did an engine drop summer before last with help of several local Pelicans, and the method we used had the whole thing out in under two hours. We used a furniture dolly on top of an ATV jack to lower the motor. The one mistake we made using this method was not removing the muffler. It wound up hitting the back of the ATV jack, so we had to raise it back up and remove the muffler. Also, it would have really helped to remove the rear valence, which would give about 6 inches of clearance to roll the motor out from under the car. There was a thread on my drop. Search ZOANAS + engine drop rookie.

Here's the thread.

Man....I'd love to go to one those fancy "engine drop parties".

Single jack point, it brings the entire front end down. I sneak behind the driver's front wheel, and pick up my normal jack point (near the end of the steering rack cover. With the rear end up in the air, you can easily pull the jack out. BELIEVE ME, IT WORKS. I've only done it this way, but again, I can't imagine lifting the a$$ end waaaay up, and working at that kind of angle.....

I know others will say the angle method is "no problem", but why would you want to do it that way?

engine adapter ring:

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopcart/911M/POR_911M_ENGmis_pg6.htm#item20

Don't forget the obligatory photograph taken of you, standing in the eviscerated engine bay, typically with an ear-to-ear grin and holding a beer. It's one of those right of passage moments that you'll not soon forget, especially if you have that photo.

If you post the date you plan on the drop, I'll try to stop by. I've done this a number of times. Make sure you have jackstands that you trust and that have sufficient extension and base width because the arse of the car will be quite high in order to remove it with that big 3.2 airbox, etc. in place.

Scott, when I cleaned mine, I did it on the stand. I used Gunk or similar cleaner in spray cans. I used a drop cloth I got at Home Depot. It was plastic on one side, and absorbant material on the other, like a diaper, from what I hear:p (no kids) These came in several sizes, and I cut pieces of it out big enough to cover the ground under the motor.

The crud dripped down onto the drop cloth. I used a spray bottle of water to rinse. When the drop cloth got saturated, I rolled it up, and tossed it. Pretty nice way to contain the mess, and the motor sparkled
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1135730016.jpg

Wow, Ed! That engine looks great. Thanks for the advice. I've been wondering how I would go about cleaning the engine. I plan on disassembling the engine a bit in order to have some parts powdercoated and to get good access to the cylinder fins for cleaning.

As for the drop, I was thinking that if I pulled the airbox and AFM, that would free up some room. Heck, if I could pull off the intake runners that would leave me even more room. Is it possible to get to the intake bolts with the engine in the car?

it is - but why? You'll have plenty of room. Remove the rear valence. It will start making sense when you get there

Not sure about the intake...I left mine on. The airbox will definitely get you some room. I think about 2", which is huge when you're talking clearance below the valance. I pretty much stripped mine down except the intake and the sheetmetal from the fan forward (after removal).

I had to re-seal my engine oil cooler, and that is where most of my mess was.

Hi!

Cool!

I'm up in the great white north right now, but will be back in SoCal for the week-end of the 7th, so if you're planning to drop it then, let me know and I'll come help. PM your address...

Brad "will work for beer" McCallum

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Brad, thanks for the offer. That goes for the rest of you too who've offered to come on by.

Unfortunately for me, I'm working all of the weekends in January so I'll have to do this during the weekdays. You guys are always welcome to come by any evening (or day if you have a weekday off).

my engine (since ed posted his)

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1135779367.jpg

The best part for me was being able to clean everything!

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1135779427.jpg