cdtscout

I'm looking for some advice on replacing my 968’s cylinder head in my garage. I have a refurbished, decked and checked cylinder head that I would like to install on my 968 in my garage/workshop while doing a complete front end reseal/water pump/belt(s) /roller service….I have all the tools/parts for the reseal/belt job including the Anworx kit.

I have done a lot of work on my 968…most recently RMS/flywheel/clutch….but I have never swapped out a cylinder head.

Is this a DIY….or should I leave this one to the pro’s? I need some practical advice/tips. Really appreciate any comments/advice/tips on this...

Lord_Galva

This is a DIY. Re post this in the 968 forums. Whakiewes knows exactly how to do it.

FRporscheman

I am doing this to my mom's 968 right now. I have done this to 944s about 4 times and once to a 968 (well, on the 968 I only did the belts, reseal, and cams - never touched the HG). The 968 is extremely similar to the 944 so all the experience is applicable.

The best tips I can give you -
"wake up" every bolt before you try to open it
use PB blaster on every dry-looking bolt
leverage is your friend
get a flywheel lock
get injector seals and replace every bolt that gets stressed/damaged on removal
make dang sure the timing belt roller kit you buy really has every roller. They all need to be replaced.

Let me know if you get stuck - I for some reason love doing HG jobs on porsches.

Lord_Galva

Arash are you replacing that 200k head or just trying to clean it up a bit?

FRporscheman

Wow, you're up early. I won't be replacing the head - I don't have a clue where to get another one for a reasonable price. It does have 220k+ miles on it, so it will be getting new valve guides, new valve stem seals, and a shaved surface. I did a compression test and the compression was good so I believe the valves themselves are still good. I don't see why all the basic parts of these engines couldn't go beyond 300k miles, as long as you take good care of everything.

sillbeer

just cruising this thread and saw someone from vacaville! I used to live fairfield off of dover ave...small world I guess

FRporscheman

There is someone on the 944 forum who lives in Fairfield... Alec aka zbeeblebrox who has a 87? 944 in maraschino? red.