Okay, my definition of "budget" is that there is one. I don't have deep pockets, but I intend to spend whatever is necessary to build a nice durable street motor.
Greetings, all! My name is Eric, and this is my first thread... I hope it's uneventful.
I'm undertaking an engine swap on a '74 914; the donor engine coming from an '82 911SC. I bought it in the hopes I could do the swap with the motor pretty much as is, but a couple of the cylinders faired rather poorly in the leak down test. So, here we are. It also looks as though it was a bit leaky. Anyway, I've decided to rebuild it, and document the process with this thread. I'm not sure how consistent or entertaining it's going to be, but I'll try.
I'd be grateful if all you experienced engine builders check in once in awhile, cuz I'm going to have questions.
To bring y'all up to speed, I have never rebuilt an engine. I do, however, design them for a living. I've read Wayne's book twice. Bruce's book once. And, I've got a full set of 914/6 factory manuals. The last month was spent tying up some of the 437 projects I currently have going around the house. I've got my work benches cleaned up, my workspace organized, and the engine on it's stand.
Disassembly commenced this past weekend.
I didn't get very far before running into my first issue. Being a couple of years into the camshaft hardware change, I bought Porsche tool P9191 to remove the cam sprockets. Well... my engine has the old style cam hardware. Yes, despite having TWICE read Wayne's book cover to cover, in which he clearly states that the '82 motor he rebuilt for his "101 Projects" book had the old style hardware, I still bought the wrong tool. Hopefully, Pelican will take it back...
The good news is that I've ordered the two correct tools, and tracking alleges they'll both arrive before the long weekend.
Now, I know that nobody will be interested in this if I don't include pictures, so...
The engine as it arrived.
The workspace.
