1987 944 turbo engine assistance

gerardflores · 02-14-2012, 10:59 AM

I have for sale a 1987 944 turbo engine and rebuilt turbo attached with less than a few hundred miles on the turbo and 117,000 on the engine. Runs well but I totaled the car so now I either have to part it out or pay someone to transfer it to my 1986 944 turbo shell. how bout $1500? all you have to do is come pull it. I'm located near Santa Fe, NM. Engine was rebuilt not to long ago.

Would also be willing to pay someone to transfer the engine for me if they could give me a good price. local shops are quoting me at about $2500-3000.

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nynor · 02-14-2012, 11:09 AM

why not transfer the motor yourself? that is a good price for the engine. if i needed an engine, that would be tempting. sorry to hear that your car is totaled.

gerardflores · 02-18-2012, 02:46 PM

I would love to but unfortunately I don't think I have the skill/experience to do it

is there a write up somewhere? Is there anyone in the New Mexico area that could help me with it?

Gerard

FrenchToast · 02-18-2012, 04:19 PM

You can do it yourself if you want to. It will take longer than a shop doing it, and it will also be more frustrating. When the engine actually goes in you really need at least two people. As for a write up, there may be one on here, unsure. If you think you aren't mechanically inclined, you should consider inviting a friend who is over to help or guide you.

So, in terms of tools you'll need a few things:
A hoist (try to seek one out you can borrow)
A lift or four jackstands with jack
An ACCURATE torque wrench.
A full set of metric wrenches, sockets (1/4", 3/8", and 1/2") and allen sockets as well.

Porsche uses a lot of allen bolts. Thing to remember about allen bolts is make sure the socket/wrench is FULLY seated in the hex pattern (I like to tap it with a rubber mallet to make sure its in). It can be rounded out quite easily if not.

If you want to do your own work to your car, all those tools (with the exception of the hoist) are a good investment. If you get good ones you won't need to replace any of them either!

Appropriate torque specs for the tightness of bolts (i.e. flywheel bolts) can be found in the Haynes manual.

But, while the engine is out, there should be some things you change. Make sure its regular maintenance is up. Check the clutch. If you have the original rubber clutch get rid of it, no matter what condition its in. Consider chainging the flywheel bolts. Make sure all the heat shields in the car are intact. Replace the motor mounts. I'm sure there are other things others will mention.

If you're stuck, the forum can always help!

Good luck!