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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 11:15 PM
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Need 996 Engine Rebuild in Dallas
My engine failed due to Valve Pin failure. As we know Porsche says new engine and cost of $25K. Are you kidding me?? So, I am looking for suggestions as to engine rebuild with additional mods.

Do you know of any shops in Dallas, Texas?

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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 06:44 AM
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Without a doubt, I would contact the guys at Ruf. Best in town!

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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 01:24 PM
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I second the above - Hans replaced mine. Good folks!
 
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Old Nov 23, 2011 | 11:02 AM
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 02:51 PM
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Did anyone use Ruf for their engine rebuild? If so would y'all mind sharing who you talked to and what the cost was, time frame, etc.? I've got a 2002 c4 cab that I am needing engine rebuild... Would appreciate any help or recommendations!!
 
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 03:03 PM
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It wasn't a rebuild but RAC did my engine replacement for me and they would be the only shop I would talk to about a rebuild. Contact Hans and he will talk to you about the cost. They are a very honest and reputable shop.
 
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Originally Posted by gswc32
My engine failed due to Valve Pin failure. As we know Porsche says new engine and cost of $25K. Are you kidding me?? So, I am looking for suggestions as to engine rebuild with additional mods.

Do you know of any shops in Dallas, Texas?

I appreciate your post
What year car?
 
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 05:05 PM
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Contact Hans and he will talk to you about the cost. They are a very honest and reputable shop.
+1 on RAC performance...they're the best.....located next to Addison airport..
 
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 06:37 PM
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Dont mean to jack the thread but i just got my 911 and this talk about engine rebuild is scaring me. Mine has 46k, should i be worried and what kind of things should I look for?
 
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 10:40 PM
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Mine has 62k miles. There was not a warning that I could tell, so I'm thinking a bearing blew up. Don't have the cause of death back yet
 
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Why did the engine fail?
 
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by friscotx
2002 C4 cabriolet
That heavyweight would love a flat6innovations 3.8 rebuilt torque monster!
 
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 12:34 PM
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Just got the final diagnostics.... On the left side, the timing chain failed in one spot, and was about to fail in another... Bent valves and rework the head...intermediate shaft bearing is okay... Replacing the right side chain and main seal while it's down...just in case... I think I'm the 1 in a million that the timing chain would fail at 62k after owning the vehicle for 4 days! No way to prebuy the chain!! The 996 engine is very simple... So reliability shouldn't be a factor with good maintenance. I just got "unlucky"
 
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