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Unforunately, yes it would be really bad.

Again, if he is saying it is a loss, most likely there is visible damage.

Stories like this make me fear Porsche ownership.

Hang in there--everyone here is hoping you receive some positive news.

Kahdmus

So typically Boggiano! Thanks John for all the emails and support, you are a true friend and a prince amongst men!

John Boggiano

So typically Howard! Takes one to know one. :-)

964 owners/Rennlisters are just good, decent people.

John Boggiano

We were out today in the 964 and all I could think about was your poor car and your anguish.

Kahdmus

Oh, no...I ruined your weekend too?!! (That's the price you pay for being a shoulder to cry on)

I'm always surprised how emotional I can get over the bloody car, I feel like a member of the family is mia every time I go out into the garage.

I think I'm making everyone else feel it too. Little Ben bought me one of his toy 964's last night and put it by the bed! (wish I could pull the engine out and stick it in mine!!)

Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems

Thats not a "documented issue": that was due to improper cleaning of the oiling system,....human factors.

Shrapnel does go everywhere, however its NOT impossible to clean the system 100%. It simply takes time and close attention to the smallest detail but many shops/people do not understand that. Been doing just that for 38+ years.

Properly done, a replacement engine can last for 150K+.

PAULUNM

You could sell it as is, always an option.

I'd see what your mechanic has to say once the motor is torn down.

Kahdmus

I might have to sell. But how easy is it to sell a cab requiring a rebuild? I could sell the car discounted and simply buy something else. I also love my car and was so ecstatic when I bought it after the C4 got totalled.

Mechanic reckons $15,000 is realistic for rebuild, all-in!!!!

Option is to find replacement motor and spend ~$2000 to swap. But then its finding an affordable engine.

Not sure I can afford any of these options for a while....

Vandit

Park it till you can. That's what I'd do.

Mc.Queen 964

I'm really sorry to hear that,

Park your car and earn a bit to buy a second hand engine with low miles, 15,000 for the rebuid is a lot of cash. But please, don't sell the car.

Regards from Canary Islands, Spain, If you need something tell..

Porsche964FP

Thing is once you've bought the replacement engine and dropped it in, it'll inevitably be a car worth less than with a rebuilt original engine, no?

Would it not be worth parting with the car and starting a fresh - buy a car with a freshly rebuilt engine?

Million dollar question - what is your sadly engineless 964 worth?

I'm so sorry about all your pain Howard.

Looking back, I bought my previous 964 for peanuts knowing it was a sieve - that's all I could afford at the time. Eventually it got to a point where it became inconceivable not to rebuild, the cost was too much considering other issues and so I bit the bullet, sold it and by that time ( since I knew it was inevitable ) I had saved to buy one that was in much better shape.

Sometimes letting go can be the best thing.

Makmov

Sadly, probably not much.

I have come across several rod knocking cabs in the past year. I could have picked up an otherwise really nice low miler $6500 asking, probably less, the guy just wanted out from under it.

I had someone call me up with a rod knocking coupe, just because he heard I was a Porsche guy and had a 964, it was also nice but needed bumper cover besides the engine for $4500.

Every once in a while I come across them on Ebay or Autotrader needing a motor for around the $7500 mark.

It is probably worth more parted out, unfortunately.

Another donner engine would probably hurt the value a little, and would make it a little harder to sell.

I see used engines all over the map. Donno if any of them are any good or not, but I am sure you could find a good used one from someone reputable and have it installed for somewhere around half of a complete rebuild, which sounds like more than a rebuild any way, must have damaged some major componets.

jimq

I dont think Porsche have matching numbers like American cars had . How would anybody know unless they were told. Seeing as these cars are not collectable not many people would even ask or care. Without the build sheet you wouldnt know unless it was different looking.

race911

Where are you? Lowest I've come across is in the $8K range here in the Bay Area. And those need lots of cosmetic help, probably not worth $11-12K as whole, running cars. Last two I've had feelers out for didn't actually NEED engine work. Just oil leaks, super high mileage, plain worn out cars.

John Boggiano

The pain just keeps on coming, doesn't it, Howard?

Thinking about your trauma and empathising may not help you practically, but be sure we are doing it.