996 - Cracked Cyclinder - What are my options?

Hi All, I had a beautiful 996 with only ~46k miles (75k km) on it, when I experienced a cracked cylinder in the block. I immediately shut the car off, and had it towed to a shop. I then received the bad news after having the cylinder scoped. The mechanic (whom I completely trust) made a ballpark estimate of 18-25k CAD to get a new shortblock installed - depending on what else needs to be done as well. Several shops around town have stated that this is reasonable. I've been offered a small amount for the car - as is - from the shop. Are there any other options? Is there a market for "donor" cars? The thing was beautiful , and I can't help but feel like there might be a better solution. Thanks in advance for any input

As it seems everyone has validated my fears of the cost of fixing a crack head vs the value of the car is not worth it. Can anyone help me with what the car may be worth as is. I have a 2000 911 Carrera with 3.4L with Tiptronics. It has the GT-2 body kit and a 103,000 miles. Black with Tan interior. Thanks for any help on this issue. i am in Georgia. USA

I am worried about that for my 01 with 44k miles, not worth putting money into a new motor and not worth anything without a motor. The only real option is to find a wrecked car with a good motor and do a transplant. That is what I would do as my dad gave me this car he bought new when he was no longer able to drive and I will keep it just for that.

"As it seems everyone has validated my fears of the cost of fixing a crack head vs the value of the car is not worth it." This is a highly subjective question/scenario. Clearly it's "worth it" for someone. Perhaps the someone isn't you, but a cracked head is certainly fixable either by replacement or repair. Cost is going to vary depending on where you are and whether you'll have to ship the head or whether it can be done locally. Just be careful of who you're listening to when they tell you "it's not worth it"... Good luck

economically you are screwed no matter what you do. The less screw option is to find a used motor and just r+r it.

Historically, the selling prices of rollers have hovered around $5k on the avg with the most upper extreme being around $8k. There's a member's friend that recently picked one up for $2700. People that buy these kinds of rollers tend to look past any upgrades the car might have, like a body kit and represents no additional value to it.

you can get a used engine for a few grand, its a fairly simple swap. Its just not worth tearing into one of these engines anymore... plus you could part out pieces from the old engine, make a little $$$ back.

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Quote: Appears you are in Athens. Assuming that is Greece and not Ohio or Georgia fixing a cracked head could be expensive or too risky. Just not that many Porsches there for a place to have developed the expertise and skill. 'course, this also means, well, probably means, the car has little value as a roller, too. You'll have to search out a salvage business that specializes in Porsches and ask what it will give you for the car. You might explore businesses outside of Greece. Perhaps in Germany, France, both of which have a large number of Porsches and thus could have a demand for a roller. And it could be that you could find a place that could fix the car, although you'd have to ship the car there and back or remove the engine and ship the engine there and back.

Copart or any insurance auction would be the my route if ever faced with a engine failure,as most of crashes are front end. Dont by through Copart thier fees are to high. https://www.autobidmaster.com/en/ is an option. The IMS would retrofitted at this time also. the down side is your stuck with a shell to part out or dispose of. here a quick search https://www.copart.com/vehicleFinder...null%7D&page=1

Macster: OP country shows "US" so he/she must be over here. I bet your information would be of value...it always is to me.

I would consider an LS conversion (or other conversion options) at some point. I am buying a new to me 99 model that recently had the IMS done, but if that motor dies, I”ll sort it then. If you love the car, think outside of the box for options.

Can't you repair it cheaper than replace it? Should be several shops in Atlanta, check with some PCA members there for references. Good Luck

I thought about the LS swap may want to get the opinion of someone who has done the conversion already. I also saw an electric conversion a few years back. http://www.renegadehybrids.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZfUln_t4MY&index=7&list=PLQRtTm-TzDsfEgmzd69ebTbQG1kMXjiyE

There is a "pretty good" shop in Cleveland, GA. Not sure if Jake does cylinder heads, probably does but if not he could give you some leads. Called Flat6 Innovations. Best I have ever heard of!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhSE7RbKREs