Porsche964FP

Fingers crossed. It's the next step.

I don't know in what way they were damaged - questions for Monday.

Craig's POV is to rebuild - he thinks that at this stage in the engines bottom end life and with the way I use the car ultimately it's the long term corse considering more damage could be done/ has already been done deep within.

He suggests I should drive it, change oil/ filter, carry out a leak - down test and reassess the right corse to take.

Cheeksyboy

Sorry to say mate, but if you track a car, even with the engine in fine fettle, it's put through more stress and load than many a spirited road drive....and if you've got a known concern/problem...it'll soon show up!

I defo agree with Craig, but then again it's not my money.....

Should I have the truck and trailer on standby for Donnington!?

Cheeksyboy

Cranks can be reground, so don't panic....and you're right, where's the Dr....prob sanding down his wheels for another coat of lacquer!

GeorgeK

If a rebuild is the only solution, you might as well use it, have the filter opened and the oil analysed.
A clear, simply worded description of the damage would help us keyboard experts tremendously. From what we have, it is at the best very foggy.

Cheeksyboy

Where's the best place for Frank to source reasonably priced engine internals?

You da man for the hottest prices

bigunit_271078

Frank - doesnt sound great but hoping for the best for ya. Also - did you get "sign off" if the rebuild is required or not - wasnt clear on that?

Cheeksyboy

How about, as an alternative....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1996-911-p...7#ht_500wt_715

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1996-PORSC...#ht_1779wt_958

Porsche964FP

As aforementioned, on Monday I'll call up for more details.

Gary's number will be on speed dial should it go this way!

Sign off? I've told Craig - who was as expected understanding, that I am looking at considering other specialist as well as GTOne should I take this corse of action.

alexjc4

Here! i just sneaked out of a wedding reception for a quick catchup, yoink.

So the rocker can't have been too bad if they've put it all back together, or did they fit a new one? As others have said pics of the damage and a description in Peters own words would help us internet geniuses reasure you that GTOne are on the money (which they probably are)

My gut is saying change the oil and filter and run it, if it sounds right it probably is.

Gotta dash, they'll be sending search parties after me. . .

I'll give you bell tomorrow Frank.

Porsche964FP

Or this... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-91...ht_1290wt_1165 if only they were cheaper...

Besides imagine if I did buy a replacement engine and it failed... you can't know the internal condition... also I'd rather keep a 964 a 964, if I keep.


A Dr is always on call - legend, thanks! I believe they've replaced the rocker - I'll find out...

bigunit_271078

nah mate - i meant from the other alf re: "sign off".....sounded like she maybe wasnt on board that was all......even though it is your cashola........"happy wife happy life" and all that....

freedman

Grant,

Wouldnt even know what to start looking for with engine internals I'm afraid

Bit of a minefield I think, unless youre just replacing with OEM there are so many upgrades available.

TBH if this was me, and of course Frank its down to how you feel in the end, however

I would change the oil and filter, run it and at the same time get an oil sample analysis to see if there ar eany serious contaminents left

Then if a rebuild was required I would go to someone like Richard Chamberlain or maybe Nick Fulljames for initial advice

Richard Chamberlain should certainly be able to advise should you want to upgrade in any way

freedman

Frank,

Happy to assist in any way I can, of course

Gary

Cheeksyboy

Oh, now you're talking.......that would rock in a C4...., but you're right....a lottery win, or a FoC rebuild and install would be required......what a sleeper'ish that would make!

You're right, of course, but maybe when Frank knows what the prob/damage is...then your keyboard skills may be of help to keep any wanna-be open cheque rebuilder in check!

Johnny G Pipe

Hi, I'm intrigued up here.

I guess I am wondering about previous top-end work and whether it was done right? Experience with 356's tells me lots of people can fix Porsche engines, but not many can do it like the factory would. Its just in case your top end was recent enough for you to ask the guys that did the work some questions about this new uncharacteristic failure in the valve train...

Examining the oil and the filter for shrapnel, and running the motor if all clear is definitely what I would do too btw. Maybe consider a flush including oil cooler and lines too?