Has anyone done a definitive step-by-step instructional video on how to rebuild an air-cooled 911 engine? If you are familiar with from 356 circles, that is what I am looking for.

I know there are YouTube videos of people sharing their one-off tear-downs. What set Harry's video apart for me is he had experience from doing many many engines, and would articulate issues and pitfalls even if not present on this particular engine. He would call out incorrect parts and botched repairs done by "turkeys". He also shared recommendations on parts and assembly tips he learned from years of experience. The video series was roughly 10 hours long.

We've got a 914-6 engine that's going to get rebuilt (I know different forum), which I understand is the same as the 2.0-liter from a 911T. I suspect I'll have more luck finding 911 engine info, than 914.

Thanks.

P.S. I did find the book , which I'm looking forward to reading.

 

Klassic Automotive Training School is very good, though the organization of the videos is a bit messy and not fully sequential.
Several series on disassembly, rebuild, component restoration and cylinder head restoration / machining are there.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbo...6-sQ/playlists

Kavs911 is a good non-professional version: https://www.youtube.com/c/kavs911/videos
The engine rebuild parts 1-5 are good. There are also videos on teardown there.

Again, not perfectly organized to watch in order but you can figure it out.

 

Thanks for those pointers. I wasn't aware of Kavs911. He's working on a 911T, so that is a really good fit for us.

 

There is also klassikats.com: https://www.klassikats.com/category/911-engine/ . Same info as on the Youtube channel above, but maybe presented with a bit more organization.

Besides the engine rebuild, they also have several gearbox rebuild videos.

Heidi and Franny's garage also has engine work videos for a 3.2L: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...FB3rGKZTsfWpQp

Mark

 

i found the pelican book very good with some great reference info for measurements and torque values.. needed little else really. did mine about 5 years ago and car has been flawless.

 

It is too bad that Bruce Anderson and Jerry Woods never created a video of their Engine Overhaul Class. At least not that I could find. I had forgotten about Bruce. Shame on me.

Now that I have the How to Rebuild and Modify Your Porsche 911 Engine book, I wonder if there is any reason to get:

• Porsche 911 Performance Handbook
  Porsche 911 Performance Handbook
• 101 Projects for Your Porsche 911

I don't actually have an early 911, just a 914-6 with a 911T engine. Maybe the carb info in the 101 book would make it worthwhile? Or is it just a restatement of the Weber Carb Service Manual?