later engine for 83 944

[CONRADZKI]

has anyone installed a later engine into a 83 944? and what kind of issues are there,is it worth it?

[krystar]

"worth it" is relative term.

what are u trying to accomplish?

[CONRADZKI]

I'm replacing the engine due to a broken timing belt,so I was wondering if I could put a better engine then the one removed

[Rasta Monsta]

How much you wanna spend, son?

[krystar]

on one hand, you have your original engine, that has broken timing belt and damaged valvetrain in gradient of "almost none" to "catastrophic". which will cost between $200 (tb+wp kit) and $1500 to get back to running order

on the other hand, you have some used engine that someone's selling that either ran recently or condition unknown. once u get that engine, u'd really want to spend an additional $300-500 replacing tb+wp, rod bearings, main bearings, seals, whatever else.



your choice

[CONRADZKI]

the guy's up at porshe heaven,think it should be replaced,you think I should pull the head and see for myself,there selling a long block for $900,

[kmakovac]

there are a few differences beatwean new and old engines but if you have it two then are easy to swap:
mecanical
-crankshaft pulley
-alternator braket(maybe if ramin yours don't need to change but cheac it)
-alternator and AC belt
-metal heathing hose on exaust side
-fuel rail(intake and exaust f gas tube)

electric
-gauge temperature sensor(not same jack and dimension)
-AFM
-maybe alternator but i'm not sure-different bracket

the alternator/ac/crankschaft pulleys are differnt because of slightly differents belts so try to mach yours cars setup(same pulleys and conponents) and you don't have troubles

But if is only a head job and only the valves are worn it is easy to just replace the valves(used ones),take a head gasket rebuild kit and a timing kit to be in peace.
If you take apart the engine take a look to the clutch,it's easyer when is out

a head gasket job is normal on every car that have more than 10 years

[kens_74_911s]

Hi I have a good 84 944 2.5 engine I can sell you the long block for $400 its just about ready to be pulled from the car.



i'm in NC Ken
autotech@nc.rr.com

[CONRADZKI]

whats wrong with it?how many miles on it? how much would it cost to ship to Calif?