Replace a 2.7 Engine?
 

Long story short: 78 911 Targa needing replacement of a oil leaking 2.7 engine.

Needs seat skins and some elbow grease but overall not too bad.

Price asked is $8000 but I can get it for less.

Questions:

1. A worthy undertaking for my first 911 project?
2. Realistic price?
3. Worth buying and driving with leaky 2.7 while saving $5000 for engine swap?

Thanks - Dickson

Who put a 2.7 in a '78?
Should be a 3.0

Welcome and good luck with your project. However...

I'm sure you will get a lot of support here but you are going to need to give more details about the car. Pictures will help. Especially of the motor.

BTW 1978 911s have a 3.0 motor, not a 2.7.

Yes, confirm that it is a 2.7 and not a 3.0.

As for oil leaks, why not try to hunt them down and resolve them rather than replacing the engine?

Engine choices
 

You can upgrade to an EFI 3.2 Motronic for that kind of money. Then you have more fun, on less fuel...:D:D

Yes, I'm aware that it should be a 3.0....Not sure why the 2.7 swap.

I've decided that this is a project better left to someone else.

I'm holding out until I can buy a much better candidate. THANKS

what makes you believe it is a 2.7 ?

My previous 78 SC also had a 2.7...and ran like hell.

Well, it was a 2.7RS :D

Good call. My 2.7 runs fine, has no leaks, etc., but if you are not comfortable with a swap (if needed!) then get another car.