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YOUR RESEARCH996 Winter Engine Rebuild
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Use (40k miles) case w/pistons
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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
* to economize, shop had on hand a good used (40K miles) case w/pistons.
Leading evidence: 'Use (40k miles) case w/pistons' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Check guides, lap in valves' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.
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Suggestion · Original poster
Clean heads, disassemble, check guides, lap in valves, replace stem seals.
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Suggestion · Original poster
Clean heads, disassemble, check guides, lap in valves, replace stem seals.
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After approx. 130K miles, my 996 engine started to develop a little piston slap noise. In addition to driving it on the street, I flog it around the track at DE's and track days. So I decided to do a winter engine rebuild. Here's what was done, and what parts were needed. I won't give costs because A) we all know it costs a small fortune, and B) the shop treats me really fairly and I know they cut me a break on labor.
WORK PERFORMED:
Remove rear bumper cover & tail lights.
Disconnect drive links and axles.
Drain fluids, remove engine & trans.
Separate units and perform leak test.
Remove exhaust & sub systems.
Remove cams covers and shafts.
Remove cylinder heads and drive chains.
Separate engine halves and inspect for damage.
Separate and clean all useable components.
Locate scored #6 cylinder.
Replace rod bearings & re-assemble original crank & carrier w/previously updated IMS.
Assemble case, install pistons.
Clean heads, disassemble, check guides, lap in valves, replace stem seals.
Install heads, replace chain guides, set timing, install sub systems.
Replace ignition coils and spark plugs.
Re-mate engine & trans, replace cooler control valve, replace motor mounts.
Reinstall engine, connect hoses & linkages, connect axles.
Add oil, bleed cooling system, charge battery, build oil pressure.
Run engine, prep to road test, set pressures & system readiness.
PARTS USED:
8 flywheel bolts
1 coolant hose
1 shift cable end
1 coolant hose/transfer
1 coolant hose/supply
1 engine gasket set
24 cylinder head bolts
1 chain guide rail
rod bearing set (12)
connecting rod bolts (12)
2 sealing compound/drei-bond
1 engine case (good used) *
6 pistons w/rings (mated to case) *
2 gal. coolant
10 qts. motor oil (Mobil 1)
oil filter/housing
6 bol & locknut exhaust
1 Oil pressure sender
fluid, power steering
6 washer
6 spark plugs
6 ignition coil (updated)
1 oil cooler
1 connector pipe, coolant (stainless)
1 flow valve, trans cooler
2 engine mount
2 O-Ring/PS line
14 Hose clamp/Serpentine Belt
* to economize, shop had on hand a good used (40K miles) case w/pistons.
Lifters previously replaced.
Kind of a long list, but that's what it takes to do a rebuild on a 996 engine, plus a few other odds/ends. Hope it is helpful to someone.
Cheers.
