Tools for top end rebuild on 993

[wesleyc]

I’ve been looking for a list of tools I need for top end job on my 95 engine. I’ve done a clutch but not anything more invasive. Any pointers appreciated. I don’t know who would do this in Oklahoma. So I’m thinking of attempting the task myself. TIA.

[r-mm]

I think the biggest question is time. If need the car back on the road X day you want to pre-buy tools, which will lead to some over and under buying. If not I'd say as long as you have a good set of metric tools (which you must if you did a 911 clutch) and Amazon account or other source of reasonably fast delivery tools... get started!

Specialty tools I needed for my 964's top end included (not all were 100% necessary and 993 will be a bit diff)

Pulley holder for torquing crank nut
Torque wrench up to ~180ft lbs for crank nut (can't recall exact number)
Long hex keys to get to heat exchanger barrel nuts (993 will differ)
Dial indicator holder and chain tension pre-setter to time cams (borrowed stomski)
Stud puller (I changed head studs)
Piston ring expander and compressor (I changed rings)

[wesleyc]

Originally Posted by r-mm

I think the biggest question is time. If need the car back on the road X day you want to pre-buy tools, which will lead to some over and under buying. If not I'd say as long as you have a good set of metric tools (which you must if you did a 911 clutch) and Amazon account or other source of reasonably fast delivery tools... get started!

Specialty tools I needed for my 964's top end included (not all were 100% necessary and 993 will be a bit diff)

Pulley holder for torquing crank nut
Torque wrench up to ~180ft lbs for crank nut (can't recall exact number)
Long hex keys to get to heat exchanger barrel nuts (993 will differ)
Dial indicator holder and chain tension pre-setter to time cams (borrowed stomski)
Stud puller (I changed head studs)
Piston ring expander and compressor (I changed rings)

Thank very much for the response! I have a lot of time a lift and another vehicle. Just don’t want to mess up a good engine. I better read up more on it for sure.

[Cobalt]

You will also need the tools that lock the cam in place along with the tensioning tools to hold the timing chains in place. You can try Stomsky racing he has a lot of great tools for the job.

[wesleyc]

Originally Posted by Cobalt

You will also need the tools that lock the cam in place along with the tensioning tools to hold the timing chains in place. You can try Stomsky racing he has a lot of great tools for the job.

Thank you cobalt. I’ll check stromsky out.