I bought this car in 2014 with the engine out and in pieces (head stud failure); it was the only due to it being that way that I could afford a 911. I did an overhaul using Wayne’s book plus the support of some key folks here on PP (Tom’s Rennshop, Dougherty Cams, Shaun Tru7, Troy EBS, CGARR for the heads, Len Cummings, et al).
When, in Sept 2016, it started the first twist of the key … a happy moment. Ditto the fact it didn’t leak any oil. It’s run great ever since. But a couple of summers ago it started to drop some spots. The source of the leak isn’t obvious, so another friend made here and serious guru suggested I not mess around and just pull the motor to identify and remediate the leak(s) with the motor on a stand, the equipment for which I bought at the time so have ready to go now.
But for now it’s fall in New England and the driving is great. I’ll wait till the salted roads are imminent.
Best to all, John