2.2S teardown

[BK911]

I have been slowly tearing down a 2.2S engine. I was told this engine was sitting under a tarp since 1972 and had only one year of year since new. Here are some pictures. Please tell me if you think the engine could have been as described.

I am not sure what I am doing with it yet. It may end up in my 73.5T as a high compression 2.4S, sorta a 2.4S+.

The throttle shafts are just TIGHT. I need to take them apart to lube them up. NO slop at all.


Check out the gear on the pump. I dont see any wear. Cam gear looks the same.


Cam lobes look perfect. I didnt even wipe them down.


Rocker arms look as nice


Cylinder looks pretty good. very little wear. I will mic it of course, but looks good so far.


Heads were only wiped down with a rag. I will dis-assemble but look good so far.


I haven't split the case yet, but I like what i see so far. To my untrained eye the engine looks as advertised so far.

I would appreciate the feedback from those that know more. Whadda you think?

Thanks!

[GaryR]

Looks pretty new to me, unless the cyl cross hatch isn't factory?

[Peterfrans]

The rocker shafts have rsr seals in them, not something you would see in a factory engine. Also the rockers arms seem refinished, normally they have a fairly sharp edge, which in this case seems broken. In any case an interesting find

[Rusty 356]

When did Porsche stop using forged rockers in their "S" motors?