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BrakeL8 BrakeL8 is offline
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Austin, TX
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Congratulations! I just finished re-installation after my first engine drop and Costa Mesa is near my old stomping grounds (moved to Austin from Laguna Niguel a few years ago).

I would implore you to ABSOLUTELY do the fuel lines. There's no better time - and there's such a PITA if not done now. In fact fuel lines are what lead to my drop and then a ton of 'while you're in there' items.

Some of the things I did:

All vacuum lines. Ordered Cohline 2633.1000 from belmetric for this line and phished it through (had to pull a foam block on the driver's side to free - then replaced this block. Might as well replace both). https://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/435952-vacuum-leak-you-probably-didnt-ever-think.html. (photos from how I accomplished this recently on last page)
Used extra bits of the 2633.1000 line to cut pieces for all the venturi/air setups that connect on the top left side of the motor and cut off the ear clamps and replaced w/ 304 stainless versions from Belmetric. Last thing I wanted was old rubber leaking.

I did rennline G50 transmission mounts as had less options w/ the G50
For engine - Wevo 911 SS mounts but w/ the black pillows as this is a street car and upon discussion w/ Wevo & Rennline felt these together would work best.

Gaskets, sensors, had Sean @ Tru6 Cerakote my fan, a local powder coater here in Austin do all the engine tin, and then sourced

Some mcmaster & other descriptions that might help you:

Vibration-Resistant Single Pinch Clamps, 304 Stainless Steel, 23/32" to 53/64" ID, for Firm Hose and Tube, Packs of 25 (for all venturi setup. J hose sourced from pelican along w/ everything I could find) https://www.mcmaster.com/5435K31

A20434 M6-1.0 X 12mm Hex Head Sems Body Bolts from Clipsandfasterners.com to replace all these captive washer bolts that secure all engine tin and a lot of misc items and are nicely zinc and beautiful going back in: https://www.clipsandfasteners.com/Hex-Head-Sems-Body-Bolt-M6-1-0-X-12mm-p/a20434.htm

Franny / Heidi's incredible documentation in that whole series is fantastic as a resource - also make sure to clean electrical contacts w/ elelectronics cleaner - I spent ths weekend wondering why my engine was running on 4 cylinders only to realize all the original oxidation on the fuel injection harness was causing injectors not to get good voltage contact. Cleaned it and blew it out w/ compressed air and voila - engine running perfectly.

Best of luck!
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