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Old Jan 30, 2020 | 05:37 PM
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My engine blew and I have a hole in the side of the block.
Does anyone have a 968 long block or complete engine for sale?
What prices should I expect to pay if I find one?

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Old Jan 30, 2020 | 09:17 PM
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I would check the wreckers. Good ones in MD and SoCal. Don't know of others...

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Old Jan 30, 2020 | 10:29 PM
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At least one dismantler has one in stock right now. https://plyhammersparts.com/

IIRC he's asking around 3K

John may have one too, don't recall an active add. https://www.porsche944usedparts.com/

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Old Feb 1, 2020 | 01:05 PM
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Have one.
Top end refreshed with new seals/3 angle valve job. All new gaskets and seals. New belts and rollers, cam chain and tensioner pads. Includes new water pump, oil filter housing. Ready to go.
PM me if interested. I can post pics of you like.
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Old Feb 1, 2020 | 01:09 PM
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Here are some pics.
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Old Feb 1, 2020 | 01:13 PM
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More pics if you like.
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Old Feb 2, 2020 | 05:11 PM
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thanks everyone
I bought a complete engine from Plyhammer
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Old Feb 2, 2020 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by dave968M3
thanks everyone
I bought a complete engine from Plyhammer
Sorry I'm nosey, and I know, curiosity killed the cat, and I hope I never need to know, but what did you pay for the engine?
Recently gone through? Miles? Head ok?

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Old Feb 2, 2020 | 10:17 PM
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$3500, 106K miles, runs well I'm told, have not received it yet. I've seen other used ones for $3500-5000 in the past 2 years

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Old Feb 2, 2020 | 10:55 PM
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Thanks!

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