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From: davidh8@teklds.UUCP (David Haight)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: REBUILDING A PORSCHE
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Date: Thu, 14-Mar-85 17:14:02 EST
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Posted: Thu Mar 14 17:14:02 1985
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I have a 1968 Porsche 911S soft back window Targa with  the  car-
burated  2.0L  engine.  It has spent most of it's life in storage
and has only about 60K mi. but is burning a  considerable  amount
of  oil.   There  are  two possible reason for this (so I've been
told); the valve stem seals may be shot because of  using  ?harm-
less? unleaded fuel or the bottom of the cylinders have been pit-
ted from condensation during long periods of storage.  The reason
doesn't really matter, a rebuild is at hand.

My experience in rebuilding engines is limited to a  small  block
chev  and  a  4  cyl ford tractor.  Is the 911 something I should
tackle or should I have it done?  What should  a  "complete"  re-
build cost?  As long as it's going to be torn down, are there any
up-grades that should be done (I've heard about the advantages of
the  930  style  chain tensioners)?  If I do it myself, I want to
get a good engine stand.  Is there one that  is  especially  good
for a Porsche engine?  Good sources for parts?

Any recommendations or comments would be greatly appreciated.

David Haight (...!tektronix!teklds!davidh8)