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Originally Posted by Aurel
Everybody votes to split, but isn`t it just a bad case of whileaminthere?
Besides, has anyone stories to tell about 911SC motors failing from the case? Since the case was not leaking, I am still not sold on splitting it.
Or, let us put it this way: If you had the choice between splitting the case on an otherwise healthy motor with 110,000 miles, OR installing a new set of P&Cs (with 9.3:1 compression), which would you do?
Aurel
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I recently did a o/h on a 87 Carrera and made the decision not to split the case. It was a 97k miles motor. My reasoning was that I was building a 50k motor, which the way I drive is about 10 years worth. In 10 years I will probably (1) be dead, (2) be broke, (3) be single again, (4) be driving Aston Martins, (5) Own a new GT (6) decide Fords are better after all.
In otherwise it is a financial decision only you can make.
In mine I bought an in spec low mileage set of Nickisil pistons and cylinders, put in new rings, a set of 964 cams (about $660), new chains and some gears, all new valves and guides.
Good luck. I'm planning on doing a 150K mile 79 engine this winter myself. Will split the case on this one. All kinds of fun.