Shelia507

Peter perfect time for a 911 engine. I know this is going to start a big debate. Jim

Peter Zimmermann

LOL! Back when the engine problem occurred I gave serious consideration to going with a 6-cylinder. But when I totaled the dollar numbers for 914/6 heat exchangers, muffler, front engine mount, oil reservoir and lines, front oil cooler and plumbing (necessary for anything bigger than a 2.2 liter), fuel pump, CD unit, wiring, etc., etc., I decided the car wasn't nice enough to convert. If it had perfect paint and floor sections, I might have done it, but my car is not a virgin.

That said, I put the finishing touches on the engine this morning:

skl

Looking good- who did the chrome runners??

Peter Zimmermann

I have no idea on the runners, they were done a long time ago. Wish I had a pair of nice ones that I could powder coat light gray!

Next task; off the stand, replace the flywheel seal, replace the M/S seal in the bell housing, and assemble. All that I need is time; a precious commodity these days!

Matt Romanowski

Looking Good!

Wachuko

Very nice!! Coming along nicely.

Peter Zimmermann

Another new seal...the M/S seal was leaking, and the pivot ball was loose, and the TOB guide blocks were missing, and the parts were really grungy... Also shown, my old M/S seal extraction tool.

About an hour (not including cleaning the bell housing) to do this little repair. At a typical shop rate of $125/hr, that's expensive!

skl

Pete- have to ask, will the new Excellence editor keep up the good work?? I do look forward to Pete Stout doing Pano. It needed some new blood...

Matt Romanowski

Weepy transmission front seals seem to be my trademark!

Peter Zimmermann

Interesting thought! The new Excellence editor has some of my work on his desk; work that Stout seemed interested with. I have not been contacted by anyone from the mag since Pete stepped aside.

Pano definitely needs new blood, but is their system so deeply rooted that little change is possible? I have caught glitches made in their tech section, but my comments, made to inform Pano's readers regarding those glitches, have been ignored. In my view that is not a healthy attitude to have while putting out sometimes incorrect/incomplete info.

It seems that Stout has definitely got the skills Pano desperately needs, but will they let him use those skills?

I'm afraid that the jury on this one will be out for awhile!

Peter Zimmermann

Yep, another leaking oil seal! Picture below is after cleaning, but before seal replacement. I'm also going to replace the clutch disc, the other parts look OK.
Parts have been ordered...

skl

That looks familiar...


My new clutch package is also ready and waiting, waiting, waiting...

Gonna be in Az for a while escaping the Iowa winter and will be hitting all the Scottsdale auctions next week!!!!

Peter Zimmermann

Damn, I was a young man last time I did one of these; and I hurt then. Can't wait for tomorrow!

Anyway, it finally came time to install new engine bay seals...on a low-rise lift...while dealing with vertigo. Fun fun, fun! Then, mate the engine and trans, and stuff it into the car.

skl

just put in new engine seals from 914 rubber last weekend too. look great! slow but kinda sure...

Peter Zimmermann

I had to do my seals, my old ones had big chunks missing and they were hard as rocks!