need some advice...

[TurboKraft]

Mark Houghton's engine is sold.

[TurboKraft]

Originally Posted by krasuskyp

I have said it here before and I'll say it again - I am forever humbled and deeply truly honored by all of the thoughtful considerate generosity I have received from so many of you all. I'm beyond floored.

I'm in process of trying to sift through all the various gyrations / options of how all this could play out - there are a bunch of different iterations to digest.

Question for youzez all - what range can I expect to pay for complete assembly / install? Meaning, I source a bunch of parts from all you awesome peeps then drop them off @ shop to complete. Getting two estimates, but figure many here have a firm idea on this.

How about for crank machine cost?

How much for custom bearings?

How much for rings?

How about for sourcing either a 930 or 3.2 crank (if mine prove's unmachinable)?

How about ideas on the oil pump (if I recall that alone was like $1-2k)? Rebuildable? Anyone got one?

If it weren't for the crank / oil pump this prospect would be much less $ daunting $ but unfort here I is be am.

Thank you all, so much - once again. Eternally grateful and appreciative.

As others hit the nail on the head - AMAZING GROUP WE'VE AMASSED HERE!!! Keep on being awesome, gentz... you're the best there is, ever.

Yo Paulie -- I tried emailing you but it bounced back.
Shoot me a message, can help you with a lot of this, if you're going down the fix-it road.

[K24madness]

Just remember you don’t have to solve the problem right now. Start collecting parts needed from all these guys that want to help you out and then tear into it when time/money allow. I shelve stuff all the time and come back later when appetite returns. Tossing/selling stuff is a knee jerk reaction to a frustrating situation. I tend to regret those. On the other hand I’ve picked up some good deals when the seller is “done”.

[krasuskyp]

I'm near overwhelmed by all of this - just wow

FRANK! txmeng!!!

Rich... superhelpful, good sir!

Kevin / Andy / Tony... damn my man(s)... waybeyond cool...

Chris... UDAMAN, man. Appreciate the texts / emails

Nocarrier / Ken / Alan / anyone I've missed (sorry!)... thank you so much too!

Wife being supremely supportive of the 'keep it' concept, but only w/in a reasonable range. Short story long... if I could get rebuild down to what my f'n @#$%^&* daily needs in repairs currently then I'd broom that instead pick up a beater and more daily rock the 930 (as many others here do - I'm @ a point in my life where I actually COULD do such lol?).

The DIY angle w/ say Jakester & Rich could well be an option... buuuut have to figure out CT / NJ / PA logistics and realistic timing. Brad was 1st to offer, but he's in... GA. Add flights / hotels... argh.

Dunno yet tho - it is verrrrymuch still quite a stretch. Will see.

Whatever the result - once again, Kenny said it best - proud to run w/ you all, some seriously amazing peeps we're fortunate enough to surround ourselves with.

THANK YOU ALL

[mark houghton]

Originally Posted by full quack

Man why did I not think of that....definitely reach out to Mark Houghton, he has everything you need at....dare I say "fire sale prices".

This is a no brainer!!!

Mark

Man, I really feel bad about this. Paul, your timing sucks in that I recently sold my toasted motor. I would have easily parted with what you may need had that not been the case, given what many others and you in particular have done for me. All I have left are external things like mufflers, turbos, intercoolers, a WUR, headlamps, rear brake calipers, cams, stuff like that that won't get your motor back in shape. Crap...

[MikeD930]

Hey Mark...may I suggest for you to set up a fund for Paulie's 930 engine rebuild via YouCaring.com? Paulie did the same for you and most of us gladly contributed to this including me. If you set it up I'll contribute $100 to Paul's fund for engine rebuild.

PaulK...we do want to help you out and hate to see one of us being down in the dumps. We are pulling for you!!

Edit: For those of you who were out of the loop or new here...check this out which Paul put together over 6 years ago. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/911-930-turbo-super-charging-forum/794490-marks-930-thon-please-read-please-help.html

[flightlead404]

Originally Posted by krasuskyp

I'm near overwhelmed by all of this - just wow

FRANK! txmeng!!!

Rich... superhelpful, good sir!

Kevin / Andy / Tony... damn my man(s)... waybeyond cool...

Chris... UDAMAN, man. Appreciate the texts / emails

Nocarrier / Ken / Alan / anyone I've missed (sorry!)... thank you so much too!

Wife being supremely supportive of the 'keep it' concept, but only w/in a reasonable range. Short story long... if I could get rebuild down to what my f'n @#$%^&* daily needs in repairs currently then I'd broom that instead pick up a beater and more daily rock the 930 (as many others here do - I'm @ a point in my life where I actually COULD do such lol?).

The DIY angle w/ say Jakester & Rich could well be an option... buuuut have to figure out CT / NJ / PA logistics and realistic timing. Brad was 1st to offer, but he's in... GA. Add flights / hotels... argh.

Dunno yet tho - it is verrrrymuch still quite a stretch. Will see.

Whatever the result - once again, Kenny said it best - proud to run w/ you all, some seriously amazing peeps we're fortunate enough to surround ourselves with.

THANK YOU ALL

I'm in GA too, with a hangar at Lawrenceville airport that you could use if you need space. Most if not all tools needed, engine stand etc and would be willing to lend a hand. Not an expert rebuilder but I've done 1 1/2

[mark houghton]

Originally Posted by MikeD930

Hey Mark...may I suggest for you to set up a fund for Paulie's 930 engine rebuild via YouCaring.com? Paulie did the same for you and most of us gladly contributed to this including me. If you set it up I'll contribute $100 to Paul's fund for engine rebuild.

PaulK...we do want to help you out and hate to see one of us being down in the dumps. We are pulling for you!!

Edit: For those of you who were out of the loop or new here...check this out which Paul put together over 6 years ago. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/911-930-turbo-super-charging-forum/794490-marks-930-thon-please-read-please-help.html

Mike, thanks for the nudge. I was thinking along those same lines just yesterday having missed the opportunity to supply parts left over from my little "event".

Stay tuned all....

[Tug68]

Originally Posted by MikeD930

Hey Mark...may I suggest for you to set up a fund for Paulie's 930 engine rebuild via YouCaring.com? Paulie did the same for you and most of us gladly contributed to this including me. If you set it up I'll contribute $100 to Paul's fund for engine rebuild.

PaulK...we do want to help you out and hate to see one of us being down in the dumps. We are pulling for you!!

Edit: For those of you who were out of the loop or new here...check this out which Paul put together over 6 years ago. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/911-930-turbo-super-charging-forum/794490-marks-930-thon-please-read-please-help.html

Sounds like a great plan I’m in! Let’s get it started.

[pkabush]

Oh yah! This is gonna happen.

[mark houghton]

It is done kids. Open up your wallets, cash out what's left of your 401K's, whatever!
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/911-930-turbo-super-charging-forum/1055481-pauls-meltdown-recovery-fund.html

https://www.gofundme.com/f/paul039s-meltdown-recovery?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet

[sugarwood]

What's the status ?

[turbobrat930]

Paul, I haven't logged onto this site for some time. As we talked on the phone, this Covid-19 crap has everyone in a holding pattern. ( ****ty time to sell a car.. my way of saying KEEP THE CAR!!) and the perfect time to start getting the pieces together. As you eluded to in a previous post, I ain't that far away. I can make the trip with my car, and stay for a few days. Once everything is there, we can get the engine built and back in the car in a few days time. If there is anything else I can help out with, call me!!! I do not think I have any engine parts left from over the years, but if I do, they are yours ( I will look over this weekend).

I know you know your pockets better than anyone here, and as others said, this place would not be the same without you.

Lets kick ass and take names!!!

[mgro1959]

Hi Paul: Put the car in the corner, pick away at the parts list. You wont regret it. Dont sell. I am 60. I have a poster in the garage of a silver 930 that my Mom gave me in the early 80,s. It is still hanging in my garage. 2 months ago I finally realized my dream in purchasing an 84 930. I had bought a 84 drive train 8 years ago and now I have the car. It was a 40 year wait. My kids although older love it and now will be the question to see who gets the 930 or the carrera. You will regret selling and your kids will appreciate the fact that Dad kept the car. Rome was not built in a week. Goodluck with the car. A day at a time. Thanks Rob. 7

[krasuskyp]

Brad man, it's friends like you met here that make this place and my life so special and fortunate. I'm proud and honored to be amongst you all (sorry Kenny sorta stealin yer phrasiology). Just damn my friend - damn! Impressive.

To all of you, THANK YOU for your words of encouragement and support. Those prob did help influence decisions... never thought would be noticed if I disappeared lol. Good to know. Yabastids!

So, yeah - decision is... currently muddling way thru rebuild options / logistics but the car is no longer on market (like there was one nowadaze - tho a clean 'rodded M491 just hit $90k's on BaT?). I feel like a General Contractor, no joke - this will be quite the undertaking. Trying to keep it affordable but sensible, with the goal of driving it more (errrr... anyone wanna buy a '08 M3 6gang vert???), least for the short term. 3x college in 2yrs... dunno, oy.

Anywho... you guys rock / rule.

>>>queue "I love you guys"<<< (no'Kneeshomo).

[krasuskyp]

FRANK!!! (yafukker!?)

Schpeakin of college... mah boy just accepted generous offer at... HAMILTON College. Wtf? I can't stop thinking of you dammit (nohomo!!!)... forever ruined lol 8-)

(if Hams was still on here that'd made two ya's here???)

[nocarrier]

Paging Frankfurter Hamsandwichilton....

[gsxrken]

Originally Posted by krasuskyp

Schpeakin of college... mah boy just accepted generous offer at... HAMILTON College. Wtf?

Hamilton... harummph! Congrats. Must have got your wife's brains...
My 6-4" nephew is a recruited baseball pitcher in his freshman there (or would be there but for the virus). Beautiful campus- we dropped him off last fall when we visited one of my sons at nearby SUNY Polytechnic. Let me know if you'd like him to haze your son and I'll put in the word.

[krasuskyp]

hey thanks MUCH Kenny!

Ohhhhhhyeah, DEF from what's her face - certainly not me, painful truth! We're ecstatic of his accomplishment (pckg he earned def helped me to keep the car!) and are looking forward to his next chapter.

I'm just impressed you've heard of it, many haven't lol despite being a top12 liberal arts college nationally.

Great for your nephew! And heh, yes - def give him my last name and have him randomly mess w/ mah boy (if/when they ever get there, ugh)!!! Too funny.

awesome your boy goin to Polytech! He's got your talent

[Miguel Antonett]

Paul, it is not the end of the world - close thou.. About five years ago something similar occurred to me; went to Barber for a track event and all went good lots of fun, as always, left the track stopped to put gas in the car, all good, left the gas station and a block later the popcorn smell, smoke of different colors, lots of funny noise and the car just died by the road... after the trauma and to make the story short I found out that the issue was a cooked engine harness. Sooooo, take that engine down and play with it, it might be simpler than you think.
DON'T SALE THE CAR! think memories...Dragon...do it again...t-palloza… The kids will grow up and go away, and there you'll be a "nice dad" that once upon a time had a nice 930.