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If it turns out that the (slightly) scored bores are an issue then speak to another garage. I would recommend EMC for both knowledge, ability and value
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T'was EMC that quoted the £3.5K..... [&o]

I'm guessing that was a worst-case, as they haven't seen the car.
 
ORIGINAL: pauljmcnulty

If it turns out that the (slightly) scored bores are an issue then speak to another garage. I would recommend EMC for both knowledge, ability and value
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T'was EMC that quoted the £3.5K..... [&o]

I'm guessing that was a worst-case, as they haven't seen the car.
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He quoted me a similar amount years ago for fixing my running S2 engine with a very poorly bore (you could actually hear the piston slapping about in that). The cost was for basically rebuilding the entire engine.
 
Thanks for the advice everyone. Actually tower porsche are being very fair and also suggested we put it back but yes they don't want the responsibility and I can see their point. 3.5k was actually the lowest estimate I got yesterday. Two other places quoted 6k. So there you go. I decided that I would follow all your advice so I told tower porsche to send the head to the engineers and test if it is ok and if it needs skimming. Guess what. They came back now saying the head cracked under pressure. I really don't care what anybody says. Yes this car looks great on the outside but the engine is bad in all ways possible. No way this car is worth what I paid. And I can't believe I am getting emails telling me that this is just my luck or it's my fault because the car was perfect before or that this is actually good because the car will be worth more after a rebuilt. What a joke. Everything in the engine that could break just did. Everything. I am thinking if scrapping this car and cutting my losses unless anybody knows how I can get a head for not too much money

Thanks
Soli
 
I wouldn't trust an OPC for anything other than selling you as many new parts for your old car, even if not justified, as I can't see them making much profit on older & generally reliable models than inventing issues that weren't there to begin with.

If the engine is problematic I would source a good replacement one and share the costs with the seller of the car. Too many interested 3rd parties involved now and too many parts taken apart to get to a clear and honest picture of what's wrong, I think.
 
If the head has cracked, I can give you the number of somebody who may be able to help out with the parts situation (he has a small collection of Turbo engines!). Otherwise, EMC sometimes have the odd head knocking around.
 

ORIGINAL: TTM

I wouldn't trust an OPC for anything other than selling you as many new parts for your old car, even if not justified, as I can't see them making much profit on older & generally reliable models than inventing issues that weren't there to begin with.
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Tower Porsche is simple the garage involved - not an OPC.

Soli, I'd try to use forum members to find a good head and ChasR above already has a lead for you. Good luck - hope you find something suitable and cheap.
 
Yes please if u have a potential contact let me know. Promax r looking around for one. I will call EMC as well. Thanks
 
Hi Soli,

I'll reply here to your email. I think you need to trawl all the usual breakers and indies, somone will have a good head.

It might even be worth looking for a good engine: then you know you've dealt with the possible issues from the scoring as well.

I think people's comments are well-intentioned. Fitting a new engine is loads cheaper than restoring a rusty 944, and there are few shells as good as yours left. We are a positive lot, glass-half-full and all that. You have to be when you run an old car!
 
You are looking at more £££ in labour striping the old head and rebuilding the new one as you will actually pay for a head. Maybe this engine at a breakers is a better solution. If the leakdown numbers are good its plug & play at a lot less cost.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PORSCHE-944-TURBO-ENGINE-PORSCHE-944-TURBO-220-BHP-ENGINE-PORSCHE-944-924-/291130100654?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item43c8b4cbae
 
Head is already stripped due to the overheating and HG split. So just need a new head. Really hoping to finish this in cheap side. A new engine will cost a lot also in labour and will destroy the originality of the car. It will never b worth the money I paid. I just want to fix it and enjoy it but obviously without forking the price of th car again even though someone told me that an engine rebuilt will make it more valuable
 
If the valves etc have already been removed then of course the labour cost rise as they all have to be replaced in new head or old. Im not sure the originality is important on a car like this. It sounds like you have decided a rebuild is your preferred option but expecting to keep cost low is going to be impossible with a garage doing the work.
 
I don't want a rebuild. I just want a head so can drive it :-(. And I paid a lot because the car is all original. And the shell is very good. But really it's not worth it just for the shell.
 
I tried to suggest sharing costs but I was told "it's my problem, my bad luck, my fault, my driving, that I should b thankful seller sent a new HG and that with a rebuilt the car will b worth more so what's the problem"
Bearing in mind I already paid top price for a "mint" car and that problems started about 4 hours after I bought the car I found this a bit insulting but never mind.
 
Replacement engine is a lottery but could be cheaper. It's certainly cheaper than a full engine rebuild. JMG might be worth a call for engines or parts.

I feel a lot of sympathy for you Soli - I have been there, done that, with s/h cars, as I guess many of us have. It's not so painful 8 years later..
 
Thanks. I'll give them a call tomorrow. At the moment I am waiting to hear from 3 places whether they have a head. I really don't want to do a rebuild or a switch if I can help it
 
Soli,

I found myself in a similar position to you not so long ago. When you have time, read my post here. You don't have to read the entire thread, just the first post. I got duped into thinking a bought a bargain. I didn't! Despite that, now when I drive the car, its hugely rewarding. And so much better for having had the surgery.

Give Jon at JMG a ring. He may have something? I know he is selling some of his fleet but may have a car which he is selling in bits? Or maybe you can twist his arm? I spoke to Mark earlier today. Had I read your post before then, I would have asked Mark on your behalf. He may be a long way away from you but it could be a worthwhile trip if you do ask him to work on the car/engine.

Maybe ask JMG for a quote too? It can't do any harm. You'll get honest advice from Jon.

Definitely give Porsch-apartand only 9 a ring re engines. I've dealt with both and they've been honest and helpful.

This M44.52 engine (250bhp) is available for less than the 220bhp. Not sure if this would work?
 
Thanks a lot. Will def call them for parts. Not sure about work as the engine is stripped in london...
I don't think I was duped. I just thought the seller will split the costs seeing how quickly this happened that's all
Doesn't matter. All I want is to have my nice car and not have to spend another small fortune on top of what I already did...
 
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