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: How To Teardown an Engine and Stay Organized
Ever come across one of those Craigslist, Ebay, or car forum classified ads for a box of someone’s failed dreams?
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.
Cars Yeah Podcast Interview Is Now Live
I was fortunate enough to be interviewed by Mark Greene on the Cars Yeah Podcast.
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.
The Beginning
This car obsession began at a very young age. I cannot pinpoint the exact date or even year but I do remember the events that created it.