Porsche 911 Bottom End Rebuild Prep
Once I received my engine case, crank, and rods back from the machine shop, my next target was to gather all the parts, tools, and information I needed to start reassembling the bottom end.
Porsche 911 Engine Machining
In between DIY articles we have finally found some time to catch everyone up on the Porsche 911 engine rebuild!
Porsche 911 Engine Teardown Part 3: Splitting the Case
In Part 1 of this engine teardown we stripped the complete engine down to the bare longblock. In Part 2 we broke the longblock down to the engine case. In this installment we reach the home stretch and disassemble the case to its most basic elements.
Porsche 911 Engine Teardown Part 2: Disassembly to Shortblock
Warning: Long, pic-heavier post again. Enjoy! In Part 1 of this engine teardown we stripped the complete engine down to the bare longblock. Lets see how far we can get in this episode.
Porsche 911 Engine Teardown Part 1: Disassembly to Longblock
Warning: Long, pic-heavy post ahead. Enjoy! After dropping my drivetrain, separating and cleaning the transmission case, it was time to venture deeper and deeper into the unknown.
DIY: Aluminum Case and Transmission Cleaning
Before the engine teardown, I decided to tackle cleaning the aluminum transmission case. Im going to show you how I did it.
Porsche 911 Engine Drop & Initial Evaluation
“Welp, I guess its time to drop the engine!”
Porsche 911 Engine Research
During my online research on used air-cooled 911s I became familiar with their common trouble spots. This was confirmed when I read numerous used 911 threads on the Pelican Parts forums.
Porsche 911 Honeymoon
First thing I did when I got the 911 home is look it over to see what needed immediate attention so I could start driving it.
Porsche 911: Achieved
After owning and modifying a few new and old vehicles, I have come to realize I have the most fun working on the older ones.