Steve P

I rebuilt my '75 2.7 about 3 years ago. I had Competition Engineering install their inserts for the cylinder head studs ( not Timserts, I had one of them pull previously) the main bearing bores were line bored and the case halves refaced and the oil bypass mofication done. The cost of the tools is much less than the cost of someone elses labor. Setting the camshaft timing is one of the more difficult and critical operations but following the instructions,taking your time and double checking everything should ensure this being done correctly. I used Raceware head studs also and have had no further stud pulling problems, knock on wood.
I used Bruce Andersens book and the Haynes workshop manual as my guide in addition to other reading. I've put close to 60K miles on it since then with no leaks or problems.
It was a very satisfying project and well worthwhile if you are that way
inclined. Good luck.

DGaunt

I agree that a good 3 litre is better than a good 2.7, but they are getting rare and expensive. If you rebuild the 2.7, send the case, heads and covers out to someone like Ollie's or CE and have it all done. True up the case, line bore, re-finish all mating surfaces, timecert all important fasteners and shuffle pin the case. Also have the crank, rockers magnafluxed and checked. Same thing for the heads. When you have all that sorted, you sound like you have the skills to do the rest. It IS great fun. Do it once, do it right...I'll second that! Wayne Dempsey's book has lots of great tips and tricks not in the factory manuals. There is one error in it though, regarding the cam sprocket offset. It is a big error and will be easy to identify. use the factory manual numbers to measure alignment.

Good luck!

Dave Gaunt
'76 911S 2.7

hotshoe911

I think you should get a second opinion on that leakdown test and decide whether you realy need a complete rebuild.

I can recommend two shops in Northern Virginia that can do the rebuild if it is necessary. Intersport, in Tysons Corners (703) 242-8680, ask for Charlie, or IMA, in Fairfax, (703)849-9590, ask for Ivan.

Both shops do rebuilds regularly and can have any machine work done locally.

If you just want to get the engine back to normal running condition, since it has only 87K mi. on the clock, just get a ring job and leave the block alone.

My '76 911S was rebuild at 110K mi., and is still running great at 207K mi.

Just a thought.

tac911t

I rebuilt my '72 911T motor (first and only motor I rebuilt) several years ago. I should say, I disasembled and reassembled the motor, having a machine shop do its part.

You will need the factory manuals, and as many third party reference books as you can find, Bruce Anderson's, Wayne Dempsey's, and others.

If you are in Richmond, VA, I used Dave Coleman's Performance Engineering (Summit Point, WV) for the machine work. He did a fine job on the machining, and was availble to answer questions during the assembly.

I read and reread Bruce's book before the assembling the motor, and found that the machine shop recommend several steps and options differently than Bruce. Nothing major, and I cannot even remember the items in question, but figured I would take the machine shop's suggestion, since I could ask questions and get resolution if needed.

If you want to have a shop perform all the work, you can check with
G&W Motorwerkes (Weldon Scrogham) in Waynesboro, VA, they do HIGH DOLLAR restorations and average owners maintenance work. I know of several people who have their cars serviced by them.

agentpennypacker

Anyone rebuild a 3.2 to 3.4 litres? Any luck?

ebsalem

I built my first 911 motor about 5 years ago. and have done four more since. It's not that hard it just takes time. The bigest issue with your 'first motor' is oil leaks.

In my case I did a couple rocker arms but that was a $60 problem.

Go for it. You've got the support of 60,000 rennlisters. We can talk you through anything.

Bill Gregory

One source might be G&W Motorsport at VIR.

porsche_911_s

I just had Motor Meister rebuild my 2.7. I will let you know how it goes once it is broke in. I do know I was not impressed with the detailing work AND they forgot some of the options I paid for. I hope to have it fired up in a day or so.

-Stephen

38D

You may want to look into the Jerry Woods/Bruce Anderson engine rebuild class. I found it to be very informative (especially when Jerry shows you how to make your own tools... ).

MRFLATSIX

I agree 100% on the Woods/Anderson class. It was the best money I ever spent. Jerry is definately "the man". Just watching him set the cam timing made the whole job so easy. They both are very generous with explanations.