[Alexandphoto]

Hi all!

Sadly the 2.7 in my 1976 911S has pulled studs and is now up for a rebuild. I wasn’t prepared for this to happen so soon, so unfortunately it looks like it will sit for a bit.

Part of that is because of the quotes I’ve been getting to fix. I’ve received two estimates in the $50k+ AUD (33usd) basket, one around $30k AUD, and then today one from a referral only shop (small/retired vibe) where they estimated labour at $9-10k and parts on top (if barrels, pistons, chain and pump could be reused, he estimated $12k total. Otherwise worst case $25k).

All of these quotes were to put case savers in, split the case, machine the heads etc.

I’ve seen the estimate from our host site is 50 hours and $2,500 to $6,000 DIY, (ie labour on top) but I’ve often found the prices are outdated.


Could anybody here please share their experiences with rebuilding these motors and the costs associated? These wide swing in estimates from $12-60k AUD make me nervous about it all….