Rebuilding the engine

[LoneWolfGal]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

A low milage replacement is always going to be the cheaper route, even if you have to do an IMS/RMS update before putting it in. Problem with that is finding one that is (1) low in actual milage, and (2) not beat to death already. The 986's have been out of production long enough that the bone yards are pretty picked over already.

eBay always seems to have a number of complete 986 engines available, some from relatively low-mileage cars, for relatively reasonable prices, including warranty. Assuming, as you point out, that the seller is not misrepresenting the mileage.

JFP, I'm disappointed to learn the engines are such bears to rebuild, and so expensive. There are so many third-party sources for parts (much cheaper than Porsche's), I didn't anticipate that would be the case. I was sorta looking forward to dropping the engine, tearing it down, and meticulously reassembling it with new parts. You are a big spoilsport!

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by LoneWolfGal

. You are a big spoilsport!

No, I am someone that has done it multiple times, and knows what you can get into with these engines. And as far as someone doing rebuilds and selling them cheaply, just remember: You gets what you pays for..................do it right, do it once................