Dual distributor rebuilder?
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Dual distributor rebuilder?
I will have the engine out for a top-end rebuild and would like to take advantage to have the distributor rebuilt. I will not like to spend the time doing it myself (too many projects at the same time...too little time) so I am looking for a shop to send it to.
Can you recommend a shop? ideally on the east coast. Any idea of how much will this cost (this could potentially change my mind!!)
Thanks
Can you recommend a shop? ideally on the east coast. Any idea of how much will this cost (this could potentially change my mind!!)
Thanks
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Steve Weiner - Rennsport Systems, Portland, Oregon. He rebuilt the distributors on my last two 993 NA's. I believe he is the only one has the OEM bearings, in the event you should need them. How many miles on you car that needs a top end? Was it valve guides?
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Whatever the charge for the rebuild is, the balance will be labor. I rebuilt the distributor myself...an easy DIY.
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Yeah, you can DIY in less time that it takes to box it up and sent id out, and then receive the package.... :-) - its about an hours work. I have also a shortened procedure, you do not have to remove the secondary dust cover nor shaft. If the bearings are good, its pretty quick.
If the bearings are bad, there is a potential source for bearings at hopefully a reasonable price that we are waiting on.
Cheers,
Mike
If the bearings are bad, there is a potential source for bearings at hopefully a reasonable price that we are waiting on.
Cheers,
Mike
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Well the distributor drive belt will run you $7.25 and the drive pin for the gear, under $3.82 for a whopping total of about $11.
Whatever the charge for the rebuild is, the balance will be labor. I rebuilt the distributor myself...an easy DIY.
Whatever the charge for the rebuild is, the balance will be labor. I rebuilt the distributor myself...an easy DIY.
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the bearings are the question
If needed, of course
I also hear there is a new business in the works right here on Rennlist
You are being modest, Alex
Quite unlike you
Personally, I would go with Steve and his experience
If needed, of course
I also hear there is a new business in the works right here on Rennlist
You are being modest, Alex
Quite unlike you
Personally, I would go with Steve and his experience
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Unfortunately Mark, as most of us know, the bearings aren't available from Porsche, Bosch or the aftermarket at all, and if they are, not at what I consider a reasonable price. If they were, I wouldn't bother modifying a standard 7201.
BTW, a business not making any money is hardly a business.
BTW, a business not making any money is hardly a business.
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