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1983 911SC Chiffon Weiss
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Southwestern Indiana
Posts: 386
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Advice and guidance needed please...
I'm looking to purchase my first 911. I've placed a deposit on a 1983 SC Coupe, with deal to pend on PPI results.
Mechanic checked it... body, trim, and electricals good to very good. Engine leak down indicates 60 lbs. compression and 50% leakage in #3 cylinder. All other cylinders check good. In your opinion, what are the chances that I might get 20k driving miles from this engine? Do you think engine failure is imminent given these specs? The seller and I have agreed on a price in excess of $12k pending the PPI results. What, in your opinion, would be a fair offer price to purchase with the now known engine condtion? Thank you all for your time and replies. Regards, mlfox |
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03-19-2008, 04:59 AM
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Friend of Warren
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Lincoln, NE
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Unless there is a piece of carbon stuck in the valve or a misadjusted valve in cylinder #3, you are looking at a rebuild long before you get 20K miles out of that engine. Plan for a rebuild. There are plenty of nice SC's in the 12K range for you to settle on one with an iffy engine. An engine rebuild is going to cost you in the $6K-$10K range.
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