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What else to do while the engine is out?
The engine needs to be dropped on my new to me 1987 911 Carrera coupe. I took it to my trusted independent shop, German Master Tech in Bend, Oregon. The starter needs to be replaced because the top bolt is rusted and too short for the mechanic to get his socket wrench on it. The mechanic recommends replacing the clutch while the engine is out. The clutch is original as far as I can tell, and the car has 98,000 miles. I am having a cat delete pipe installed and the exhaust crossover pipe replaced. I asked them to remove the following while the work is being done:
- remove A/C/hoses and parts
- remove A/C/ bracket (compressor is already out)
- remove cruise control unit
- replace rusted oil pipe under engine (since the exhaust is coming apart)
- steam clean the engine compartment, tranny, etc.
- check valve adjustment, replace leaking valve cover gasket.
Any other suggestions? I am a noobie 911 owner, and have a goal of creating a fun driver that I can enjoy an occaisional track day along with being a fun and modestly comfortable road car. Less weight and simpler seems intelligent to me. A/C not necessary where I live. Thanks!
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1987 911 Guards Red Carrera (current project)
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1989 325iX (winter blaster)
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1991 Saab SPG (sold)
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