Frank 993 C4S

Wow - very nice - congratulations! Sounds like a great find. My car was perfect with respect to interior and the technical part and I still managed to spend $10k so far.

Frank 993 C4S

So a "simple" engine re-seal is ending up in a major overhaul "while we have it out" plus a new clutch.

cobalt

Why the need for the overhaul? What were the leak down and compression numbers? Seems a bit early for a 92 engine. They usually go a long way without needing a full rebuild.

chsu74

+1. What were your leakdown and compression numbers? Mine was consistent all around cold so it is reseal for me. My dizzy belt was broken. Chain guides worn at 51K miles.. go figure..

Frank 993 C4S

Guess I used the wrong nomenclature. At this point there is nothing wrong with the engine other than the requirement for the re-seal. Powder coating the tin while we are at it and replacing the clutch.

cobalt

But the picture shows a full top end and what appears to be a bottom end as well based on the fresh Loctite 574 showing and freshly cleaned case. I am assuming you are having the valve guides replaced oil passages cleaned out and heads inspected while you are at it? Are they using new hardware or having the old re-plated. Is he having Pino paint the fan also?

Frank 993 C4S

Yes - all that is being done. I wasn't planning on repainting the fan. Good suggestion.

Greg Wolfe

Frank, I absolutely love the picture in your avatar. Every time I see it, I stare at it.

Mr. Wolfe

Frank 993 C4S

Thank you! My 2.0L race car. A labor of love - took me 2 years to squeeze 235hp out of it and to make it mechanically perfect:





964 Engine is almost ready for re-install.

GentlemanRacer

Looks brand new Frank!

revolution993

Looking good i think you got a good deal from trevor i was looking at it on BaT😁

Frank 993 C4S

Considering that I have now spent close to $30k on this car, it doesn't look like that good of a deal anymore.

Somebody spent a lot of time cleaning up the underside to mask the oil leaks and the paint meter readings posted for the auction were extremely "selective" but that's the risk you take buying sight unseen. Of course another buyer could have done a quick $6k re-seal plus a new clutch and sorted out the mechanicals for another $5k but that's just not me. It's a unique car without the sunroof and a beautifully preserved interior and it will be close to perfect when I'm done with it. Stay tuned!

GentlemanRacer

Frank,

Who is rebuilding the engine?

911Jetta

That’s the spirit, and I’m glad someone like you got it, as you’ll take care of it. The good thing about these cars, once you take care of the major mechanicals, you are set for a long, long time. Major slick top envy here!

Frank 993 C4S

Boy, I can't wait to take the car for a drive. Gaswerks in NJ is rebuilding the engine. Gaspare's attention to detail is incredible. Engine goes back in tomorrow.