RicardoD

I just watched almost all of Dennis' videos. These are really a tremendous resource and really demystified several areas of the engine rebuild process that I have not gone through yet. d.

I think this video combined with Wayne Dempsy's rebuild book can go a long way to helping the adventerous DIY types. And I was glad to help Dennis offset the cost of his own rebuild by purchasing this wonderful reference material. The videos are almost too drawn out, but that's great, and its like you are standing over his shoulder during and entire engine assembly process.

Dennis isn't a rebuilding pro, and doesn't go into some of the choices he made in regards to lubricants or different parts selected, but it is a fly on the wall video of a home mechanic rebuilding a 964 engine step by step.

These videos, Wayne's book, and the Rennlist and Pelican forum searches can answer almost any question you may have.

HalV

These videos are going on my x-mas list.

911Jetta

I have the video but haven't watched it yet, at the very least I'll have a better understanding and appreciation for the work that's involved when the day comes...

Let's say I grow wings and do it myself down the road, what do all the special tools cost that are needed to do the rebuild. $500 plus for tools?


It was a Xmas gift from my mother-in-law last year. Probably the smell of the cat bypass set her off. She's terrified of having a car out of warranty. Her cars have been Acuras and Toyotas, all sold off with less than 60,000 miles. What is she trying to tell me??

RicardoD

You need the cam sprocket holding tool and the crankshaft holding tool. Perhaps some special sockets you don't already have. Not too many special lubricants and some recently calibrated torque wrenches. $500 is a ballpark number.

911Jetta

Thanks for the answer Ricardo!

993Godspeed

I have sent 2 emails asking for some questions but OP must be busy. So I will ask in this thread.

Has anyone attempted to do a rebuild on a 993 TT with this video? Can't see the engines being completely different but you never know.

ThomasC2

A friend of mine and I are rebuilding his engine right now. Yesterday we put the bottom halves back togehter. This DVD is really, really usefull on a laptop screen on the work bench!

Thomas

993Godspeed

Thanks. I found the answer, seems internally they are the same but different with the turbo externally etc.

C4inLA

Hi Dennis,

Just picked up the video yesterday at PP . Will finish first viewing today. Cleared up so many missing bits of info for me on bottom end of engine, cam timing, etc. I am years and significant mileage away from a rebuild, I hope. There are so many benefits I take from the video, one of which helps me negotiate maintenance and repairs with Indy Mechanics. I also have a better understanding of gauges, through bolts, etc. Had a bunch of Ah-Ha moments

Since we are both in SoCal, I would like to ask you a handful of questions on sourcing and machine work you had done. Perhaps a PM to you in near future.

Fantastic source of info for a 964 DIY shadetree mechanic wanting to do a deeper dive on their 964. Thanks for taking the time and getting subject matter on video.

Regards,

Matthew

Theo911

Just purchased the rebuild dvd yesterday PERFECT timing as I was just compiling everything to start my 1989 3.6 rebuild myself. Found out about it on youtube first but now seeing it on Rennlist and Pelican. I'll be hitting the forums pretty hard for the next several months!

fiskarflugen

Has anyone used the dvd to rebuild their engine yet? I was told by several wrenches that there are 'rookie mistakes' that are always made and that is what terrifies me. Does the dvd help you avoid those? Also, does it go into what to look for when torn down so you know what needs replacing or does it just replace everything? Thanks

hockenheimr

Most people are visual, so it's a good compliment to some of the technical books.

There is nothing in the vids about tearing down the engine, and nothing about part tolerances.

Most rebuilds require standard items to be changed so if you order the parts from a good shop they will know exactly what needs to be replaced...like chains, guides, bearings, gaskets & seals, rings, etc.

You will need to find a good machine shop in any case, and they will be able to check the specs on your pistons, cylinders, crank, etc and tell you if they can be fixed or need to be replaced.

If you choose to go with a build shop then I would pick one that works on these engines day in and day out.

I think the major rookie mistakes are not to double check tolerances on bearings and measure compression ratios...so it's not just pieces of a puzzle.

ThomasC2

We're almost done with my friends engine so I can't say if it's a success yet. But I sure hope so!
We have used the workshop manual and this forum for facts and numbers together with the DVD. The heads were sent away to a specialist.

Msd

Sorry guys for awaking this thread but I cant find this DVD anywhere and the website doesn't work anymore!
any input is highly appreciated.

Musaed

alver

https://www.pfixit.com/engineremoval.html

just bought some dvds