Anyone know where I can buy a 3.6 motor?

CliffBrown · 07:23 AM

found

I want to keep my car on the road while I rebuild in my spare time.

Looking for a complete motor (longblock considered).

964 or 993, just as long as it's a 3.6.

gtu935 · gtu935's Garage

I have a 3.6 engine. But, your a long way from me

CliffBrown · 09-10-2006, 05:16 PM

Email sent.

aigel · aigel's Garage

Just saw a 97 longblock on ebay today.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-911-engine-3-6-993-varioram-motor-non-turbo_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33615QQihZ017QQit emZ270026280720QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

George

CliffBrown · 09-10-2006, 09:08 PM

George

The auction was removed. Thanks for the link, let me know if you see any others.

aigel · aigel's Garage

Cliff,

Not sure why the direct link does not work. Here is the item number.

270026280720

Cheers, George

CliffBrown · 09-10-2006, 09:34 PM

George

Got it that time, thanks.

MBEngineering · 09-11-2006, 12:50 AM

HI try Douglas Valley UK thay ship world wide at.
www.douglasvalley.co.UK last time i was in thay had 2 engine on the shelf, ask for steve (thay will be UK price not USA ) so do not turn your nose up at the price you are given for parts over hear as that is what we have to pay , ask the question you can always say NO.

regards mike

CliffBrown · 09-11-2006, 10:33 AM

Mike

Thanks for the lead. We also have LA Dismantler and Silver Star here in CA.

ZX9RCAM · 09-18-2006, 09:27 AM

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Originally posted by CliffBrown
Mike

Thanks for the lead. We also have LA Dismantler and Silver Star here in CA.

I have heard plenty of horror stories about LA Dismantler, but no
first hand experience......

CliffBrown · 09-18-2006, 09:33 AM

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Originally posted by ZX9RCAM
I have heard plenty of horror stories about LA Dismantler, but no
first hand experience......

Thank's for the heads-up, I wonder how many junk yards don't have horror stories.

My bet is that's where the phrase "Buyer beware" comes from.

DW SD · 09-18-2006, 01:50 PM

Cliff, I don't like to bash, however I had an issue with LA Dismantler, too. I bought 964 pistons and cylinders that were supposed to be 35k miles and looked "brand new". They said they don't sell junk and assured me they'd be perfect. Well I paid and the pistons and cylinders were delivered. One cylinder had obvious nicks in it. There were obvious to the naked and untrained eye. I sent everything back and after a number of phone calls to them they refunded all of my original purchase + shipping. It took a few weeks and follow up. I was still out return shipping.

Had they even looked at the parts, they shouldn't have sent them. I don't think the junkyard business works with strong customer service.

I bought a non-running, but supposedly rebuilt engine from a private party and have had nothing but problems with that as well.

I'd strongly suggest being able to check out the engine thoroughly (in running condition) and / or buy from someone who's reputation is perfect.

OR hope to get very lucky.

DW SD · 09-18-2006, 01:52 PM

I'd check with Steve Timmons. Cost may be a premium, but @ $6k + to rebuild, a $2k premium would be worth it many times over.
One of my friends bought a '95 993 rebuilt engine from Timmons for $14k, I think. It had 1k miles on it in his (timmon's) wifes car, but was thoroughly tested.
Good luck,

Doug

CliffBrown · 09-18-2006, 03:42 PM

Doug

Thanks for the leads.

My best hope is to find a good running motor still in the car somewhere here in the Bay Area.

I sold a 3.0 a few months back and kept it in the car so any potential buyer could even take it for a test drive. I also always encourage a warm motor for any reliable leakdown numbers.