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Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 06-24-2024, 02:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 372
Posted By OG911
rebuilding essentials: stand, lift, etc.

my 911 rebuild is done and runs like a top- hope its one and done, so ready to pass along the basic tools- all were bot new and used once

engine stand $150
911 engine yoke $250
engine lift $100 ...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 04-22-2024, 09:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 683
Posted By OG911
Interesting thought re temp sensor. It's the plug...

Interesting thought re temp sensor. It's the plug into #3 ,right? It was on my list of things to look at since I am not getting any temp indication on gauge. The wire (it's single) was compromised...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 04-22-2024, 04:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 683
Posted By OG911
rebuild complete- starting and power issues

3.2 rebuild is done- runs very smoothly, but..... - 2 issues

1. cold start now takes forever!- before rebuild, was instant start- i changed nothing in injection or intake system!- just lifted off...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 04-22-2024, 04:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,092
Posted By OG911
i took my 3.2 heads down to len hoffman in...

i took my 3.2 heads down to len hoffman in Watkinsville, ga- heads is all he does- beautiful work- about an 8 week turn for me - hoffman automotive
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 04-11-2024, 08:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 570
Posted By OG911
Thx for the note re the diagnostic port. It had...

Thx for the note re the diagnostic port. It had been covered but apparently the cap was misplaced during rebuild.

And, as noted in the Bentley, the reference sensors are identical and...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 04-07-2024, 09:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 570
Posted By OG911
all back together and ready to fire, except....!

3.2 rebuild is done and engine is bolted in- a short list of "loose ends" before i turn it over...

1. i have what i presume is a vacuum line which exits the middle of the firewall- i cannot find a...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 03-03-2024, 07:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 765
Posted By OG911
case assembly oh **** moment!

woke at 4:30 this morn- realized that when i finally got everything ready yesterday and sealed the case after reading 742 entries on the ultimate sealing thread, i had forgotten to check the lash on...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 02-14-2024, 07:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 697
Posted By OG911
Crankshaft nose bearing

Wayne suggests curil T be applied to nose bearing. Am set to reassemble, but not easy to find his preferred.
What function does it serve? Any suggestions as to alternatives?
Thx, guys.
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 02-08-2024, 08:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,276
Posted By OG911
inexperienced enthusiast?- that's funny- have...

inexperienced enthusiast?- that's funny- have been turning a lot of wrenches on a lot of cars for a lot of decades- it may be my first 911 flywheel, but so be it- it is worth asking a question of the...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 02-07-2024, 04:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,276
Posted By OG911
The expense isn't any part of the consideration....

The expense isn't any part of the consideration. It occurred to me that porsche might have put some additional meat on the pressure plate surface precisely so that it could be machined as part of...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 02-06-2024, 10:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,276
Posted By OG911
flywheel machining

'85 3.2

flywheel is at the shop for resurfacing prior to reassembly- machinist asks whether the pressure plate mounting surface around the outside edge of the flywheel needs to be shaved by the...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 02-01-2024, 03:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,539
Posted By OG911
have plenty of files, and a healthy concern that...

have plenty of files, and a healthy concern that engine will leak when i get it back together, too!- gonna leave the machine work to the pros-

have searched about a dozen parts suppliers- sorry,...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 02-01-2024, 02:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,539
Posted By OG911
what's the answer here?? the breitwerks clip is...

what's the answer here?? the breitwerks clip is alarming!- have new set of glycos due at my door tomorrow and guess i will be looking for little or no material proud of case- any leads on alternate...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 01-29-2024, 03:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,236
Posted By OG911
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Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 01-29-2024, 11:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,236
Posted By OG911
plastigage results: rods all at .002 or better-...

plastigage results: rods all at .002 or better- only item of note is wear evident at #3 - it is "fingernail-worthy"- should i conclude it is to be replaced?- and if so, only that rod set?- all other...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 01-26-2024, 05:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,236
Posted By OG911
can i beg an explanation regarding ring land...

can i beg an explanation regarding ring land clearance?
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 01-26-2024, 08:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,236
Posted By OG911
oil pump...- what am i looking for in terms of...

oil pump...- what am i looking for in terms of indications of wear?- or is it best practice to heve rebuilt?- any suggestions re shop to do that if necessary?- thx guys
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 01-26-2024, 07:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,236
Posted By OG911
have no intention of taking parts to a shop that...

have no intention of taking parts to a shop that has no tools or uses tape measure- am headed in direction suggested by pete and mike that plastigage is good measure for a rebuild to street standard...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 01-25-2024, 05:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,236
Posted By OG911
Can put the alusil question to rest. Mine was a...

Can put the alusil question to rest. Mine was a grey mkt/row car back in the day. Nikasil

Is my local speed shop set up to hone?
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 01-25-2024, 09:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,236
Posted By OG911
thx, pete- that helps- basics: will be a street...

thx, pete- that helps- basics: will be a street rebuild- same cams- i am doing the teardown and reassembly- machine work by others- budget?- who knows, but will do what it takes

re the...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 01-24-2024, 11:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,236
Posted By OG911
machining advice

my 85 3.2 is out and disassembled - engine looks pretty darn clean on the inside after 220,000!- there was nothing catastrophic, just decline in power- pretty significant leakage on exhaust valves-...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 01-08-2024, 08:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 560
Posted By OG911
thx, guys- a couple of days of pb blaster, blows...

thx, guys- a couple of days of pb blaster, blows with hammer and finally success- will certainly install with grease- still have no clue as to why it was so important to remove!- transmission...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 01-07-2024, 08:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 560
Posted By OG911
clutch lever removal- absolutely necess?

85- 3.2l- watched all the vids- read wayne's version- but having a horrendous time trying to remove large clutch lever- the small lever was tough enough, but the main one is stuck, so that i dropped...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 12-22-2023, 09:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,268
Posted By OG911
have ordered leakdown gauge and will re-do that...

have ordered leakdown gauge and will re-do that test when i drop the engine after the holidays- i, too, was wonderous about zeros after all of this time- figure to get some equipment unbolted and get...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 12-18-2023, 10:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,268
Posted By OG911
what factors to consider re whether to split...

what factors to consider re whether to split case? have always heard that the bottom end was almost bulletproof
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