+1 I dropped my engine to replace a broken head stud in 2007. Now I've got to do the pad. I wished I had thought of it when I did other preventative maintenance items like seals, CHT, etc back then.
+1 on Speed and Ref sensors.
Check your ground straps and shift bushings.
Also, take a really good look at all the vacuum lines on your intake. There's bunches of them, they're 20+ years old and any one could cause all kinds of idle issues later on.

Take your time and double / triple check. With a lot of parts being taken off you can get a little too deep into multi-tasking and simply forget to tighten something. Not a problem if it's not the breather hose gasket. :-)

Having removed my disintegrating pad while the engine was in the car, one thing I would say is that when I replace it, it will be with the silver pad. My car is GP white, and with the old black/gray pad out, the light background does brighten (higher contrast) things up in the engine compartment. Doesn't seem like the endless black abyss.

-Jack

Thank got it's bottom less. Got a silver with red trim to match the rest... One of the "while the engine is out" project :D:):D







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Engine sensors → will change those out, thanks Greg

Clutch → hmmmm, you guys are making it hard not to go down the slippery slope, I might do if pricing is not too bad for a LWF and clutch set, what about $1000? I notice our host doesn’t carry a LWF for my 89 3.2?? Thanks Tom, i'm thinking about it.

Ground Straps → clean and reinstall, thanks Joe

Take your time → very good point, there will be a lot going on, thanks Bob K


Thanks again for all the great ideas guys!

I tag everything... each hose end gets a string tied tag with the same corresponding letter on it. That way I don't actually have to remember anything ;)

Another while you are in there is re-packing / inspecing CV joints/boots.

Enjoy!

-Michael

A digital camera to capture where everything is located and how it came out saved my can on several occassions. I would take pics at each major step. Then, a box of baggies and a sharpie to mark the bags. As they say on the cop shows, "bag and tag".

Well this is a timely post, thanks AlfonsoR! I am planning my first drop this winter on an '89 Carrera for a slipping clutch…. love this forum, thanks for the input everyone!

For you it is. Its a 4 year old thread and my car does not look the same anymore...

Beware of the "while I'm in there" slippery slope :D:):D

2010

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2014

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It looks like your engine lost some weight ...

also, here some more info on dropping the engine:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/764914-what-fastest-drop-engine-time-did-you-guys-have.html

Team, rather than start a new thread i'm reheating an old one so we can update it and educate at the same time.

I am planning my first engine out on my 79SC shortly and want to prepare a list of jobs to do while i'm in there. It also includes putting together a parts list.

My main reason for pulling the engine/gearbox is to fix some persistent oil leaks and give the whole thing a good detail.

The plan while i'm in there is to:
Replace oil tubes
Replace corroded exhaust studs
valve adjust
check fuel lines
check heat pad
replace any seals/gaskets back there
banana arm bushes

Anything else?

Misc.....
 

With the engine out
Have a good look under the cooling tin. Heard reports of nests, dog food in there.
If you are doing the valve adjust, at least check rocker shaft bolts,head bolts, maybe install rocker shaft seals, (EBS?)
Check tightness of every nut and bolt that is accessible. I know this sounds a bit anal, but at one point, someone over tightened the block thermostat, pulling the threads, (mag case), then, after an oil line restrictor and Carreras front cooler upgrade, the thermostat popped right. Out of the case, he'll of a mess and the reason for. My last drop. A torque spec sheet would be a good idea. I also helicoiled a few case bolts.
Chris

I just replaced the three fuel hoses on my '88 3.2 this weekend. While in there, I decided to check on the intake manifold to case barrel bolts. Was surprised to see that some were only finger tight on my 37,000 mile car. You may want to snug those up to eliminate any vacuum leaks.