313green,
This is really good advice.
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Originally Posted by jsoderbe
Hi, second opinions is always good to get, especially if compression and leakdown point in different directions.
It is easy to overfill a 2,4T since most are used to the oil volume in a later model 3,0 or 3,2. Ask me how I know.... :-)
If you chose to do the engine rebuild, you might consider to buy a running engine and put it in just to keep that beautiful car on the road.
I would keep driving it while keeping an eye on the gagues all the time. If the engine has been sitting it might need time and miles.
Regards,
Johan
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Pack-up the 911 (and your sweetheart) and drive to the High Rockies from Michigan. Yellowstone and Grand Tetons N.P. are great in September.
A good (I-80/90) road trip will either cure the smoking issue or tell you it is time for a rebuild.
If it strands you, ship it home and rent a car to continue touring. No big deal.
I agree about finding another (place-holder) engine during a rebuild.
Too many wonderfully roadworthy 911s languish unnecessarily during rebuilds.
Keep your 911 on the road and enjoyed. Any MFI engine is a 'bolt-in' swap using some of your original '72 parts.
If you find a rebuild necessary, a 2.4T converted to 90 mm Nikasil RS P&C is a very desirable combination.
Your MFI will easily accommodate the change.
Enjoy, life is short.
Best,
Grady