[The Donkey]

For what it is worth, to give some background, it is a 78SC with 92k miles. It runs fine actually. There is chain noise from a loose timing chain. The compression is good in all cylinders in the 155 range for cylinders 1-5 and then 6 is at 120. So, it is just barely firing in the 6th cylinder but you wouldn't know it except for a slight loss of power.

My local said that you could probably drive it for another 10k miles the way it is and it wouldn't do anymore damage. Especially after I ran it through a tank of gas at 5k RPM on I64 with a can of BG44k to see if it was carbon deposits. The chain noise actually is hard to hear at times and then is louder at other times.

I don't drive it much and probably won't drive it much when it is fixed. Just to fill in for the DD on occasion and on weekends. I drove the Carrera about 1,500 miles a year.

[}{arlequin]

Originally Posted by The Donkey

yep, i just looked. it is 149 miles to Blacksburg. Do you have someone there I can call?

not really, i'm not even in a position to 'volunteer' him in fact, but there are at least 3 motors built by charlie that are running around in dorkidom... not sure whether he has the time though...

Originally Posted by The Donkey

I don't drive it much and probably won't drive it much when it is fixed. Just to fill in for the DD on occasion and on weekends.

hahaha.... suuuure... do you know how many have said that before?
(hint: they're the ones going through a 2nd suspension revamp )

[The Donkey]

You are right. I will drive it a ton. The reason the Carrera was never driven was because it was a targa and I had to look at the weather before it left the garage and I couldn't stand the wind noise on the drive to Richmond. This car is a beaut on the interstate. Actually very little wind noise. I must have a decent windeshield and door seal.

[Jazzbass]

Originally Posted by }{arlequin

hahaha.... suuuure... do you know how many have said that before?
(hint: they're the ones going through a 2nd suspension revamp )

Now who are you referring to exactly?

[type954]

how about looking for a motor at hershey?

[Dr K]

I don't think I've seen this on the thread: Supertec, Henry Schmidt 760-728-3062 www.supertecperformance.com. He rebuilt a motor for a Dorki last year, don't remember who but he was at VIR. Motor shipped to CA, shipped back a couple of month later IIRC.

I haven't used them and don't know any more about them.

[The Donkey]

I actually talked to Henry. He doesn't do anything less than a full rebuild and that starts at 8,500 without even putting in new P&C's. I have heard he is good though.

[}{arlequin]

Originally Posted by pkaufman

I don't think I've seen this on the thread: Supertec, Henry Schmidt 760-728-3062 www.supertecperformance.com. He rebuilt a motor for a Dorki last year, don't remember who but he was at VIR. Motor shipped to CA, shipped back a couple of month later IIRC.

I haven't used them and don't know any more about them.

pk is right... it was emery's motor. looks and sounds verrry nice.

[Dr K]

Originally Posted by The Donkey

I actually talked to Henry. He doesn't do anything less than a full rebuild and that starts at 8,500 without even putting in new P&C's. I have heard he is good though.

IIRC, Emery spent about $8K including new (larger) P&C's - someone correct me if I'm wrong.

[Jase007]

William:

www.AutobahnServicesInc.com, where the tech is this Saturday has these two carerra 3.2L motors listed:

911 Porsche Carrera Rebuilt Engine
Rebuilt & warranted. High compression 10:1, "Boat-Tailed" crankcase and cylinders for increased H.P. Many new parts including valves and guides, "Raceware" connecting rod bolts. Exhaust not included. $9500.00 Exchange
1985 911 Porsche Carrera Rebuilt Engine
Rebuilt & warranted. "Boat-Tailed" crankcase and cylinders. Many new parts including main bearings, valves and guides, "Raceware" connecting rod bolts. Exhaust included. Serial #64F04222 $10,000.00 Exchange

Autobahn Service Inc.
3158 Spring Street, Suite A, Fairfax, Virginia 22031
703-691-1771


Give 'em a ring and see is $$$$ is firm.