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How much should it cost to remove and replace a Porsche 911SC engine?
The cost to remove and replace a Porsche 911SC engine typically ranges from $5,000 to $15,000, depending on factors such as labor rates, the condition of the replacement engine, and any additional repairs or upgrades needed. Labor costs can be significant, as this is a complex task that often requires specialized knowledge of the vehicle. It's advisable to obtain quotes from multiple mechanics or shops familiar with Porsche models for a more accurate estimate.
What was the sticker price of a 1979 Porsche 911 turbo?
I am not positive about the Turbo, but I can tell you sticker on my 79 911SC Targa was $31K purchased Nov 1978. I believe I saw some Turbos for sale around that time for $42K. I am not positive about the Turbo, but I can tell you sticker on my 79 911SC Targa was $31K purchased Nov 1978. I believe I saw some Turbos for sale around that time for $42K.
How do you remove a 1980 Porsche 911SC fuel pump?
disconnect the neg batt terminal. raise the car in the front and support on jack stands. remove the metal cover under the fuel tank. pinch off the fuel lines leading to the pump. remove the two leads + and -. unclamp the pump.
How do you replace your 1979 Porsche 911sc alternator with an external voltage regulator to an upgraded alternator that has an internal voltage regulator?
If your currently running a external regulator all you need to do to move to a internal regulated alternator is finding a alternator that will fit your application that comes internally regulated. I dont know of any that work for your vehicle though sorry
How do you open engine bonnet on a 911sc with a stuck cable?
To open the engine bonnet on a Porsche 911 SC with a stuck cable, first, locate the release mechanism inside the car, usually near the driver's side footwell. If the cable is stuck, you can try pulling the cable with a pair of pliers for extra grip. If that doesn't work, you may need to access the latch from underneath the car or use a long screwdriver to manually release the latch. Lastly, consider lubricating the cable or replacing it to prevent future issues.
How do you add oil to Porsche 911sc?
Under the engine lid (in the back) you may find the oil cap. It is located to the far upper right side as you look in the engine bay. Take that cap off and check the oil level with the oil dip stick located in the neck. The oil can only be checked when on level ground with the engine warm and at operating temp (180 degrees or so). The oil level needs to lay between the two hash marks on the dip stick to be correct. The dash has an oil level gauge but they are not as trustworthy as checking the actual dip stick. If you overfill the oil expect lots of smoke and new leaks.
Where aluminum roll bars and headlight rings a factory option for a 1979 Porsche 911SC Targa or would they be aftermarket?
If you are referring to the roll bar that goes over the back seat and has a "cuda" looking back window, and has vents where the "targa" logo is displayed on both doors...then,yes it is genuine Stutgart and wouldn't be a Targa model if it didn't. The roll bar and the trifold top is what made this a Targa model and ordered as a Targa. The wide aluminum around the head lights are called "beauty rings" and generally came chrome or painted same color as vehicle. My guess is you have some tarnish headlight rings that appear to be aluminum because they used to be chrome or high polished stainless. If you are talking about interior roll bars like in a racing cage, they are NOT factory. Hope this helps. Take care of that engine...1978-79 SC engines where some of Porsche's most dependable made. Spend the money and put a high grade synthetic oil in that puppy. J.
How do you change BMW 318I starter motor?
I have changed the starter twice on a 1994 318ic car and my advice is to cut the car in half so you can get to the upper mounting bolt on the starter. If you don't want to do that, you have to remove most of the intake plenum, fuel rails, knock sensors, temperature sensors and oil pressure sensors and oil dipstick tube to get access to the bolts and wire connections on the starter body. Our car is really nice for what we use it for (towing behind a motorhome) and is in excellent condition but I would never consider another BMW after having worked on it a few times. I think German engineering is a myth after owning this car and a Porsche 911SC. PS- I was only half kidding about cutting the car in half, I have been very tempted to do just that.
Recommended oil Porsche 911?
15w50 mobil 1_____________Mobil 1 0W-40A fully synthetic motor oil, Mobil 1 0W-40 with SuperSyn Technology exceeds industry standards and the major leading builder requirements, enabling the product to keep performing well after conventional oils cannot. Mobil 1 is recommended by leading car manufacturers as initial fill.see URL https://www.mobiloil.com/usa-english/motoroil/car_care/which_oil/WhichOilManualResults.aspx?option=2Krisness adds:As an owner of an old 1978 911sc, my mechanic told me to NEVER put fully synthetic motor oil in an old Porsche. It's too thin and "finds" leaks. He said once you put fully synthetic in and try to switch back the leaks won't go away. He said synthetic blend every time. Looks like someone from the original entry wants to sell something.Porsche paul adds:I am a PCA member and own several Porsche's and the first answer was Absolutely the best answer. Mobil 1 Synthetic oil is the recommended oil for this car due to Oil Viscosity. Although Krisness thinks it is thinner, is is actually not really. The reason her car may have ran on old crappy oil and covered and clogged over any leaks she has one the car. We of the mechanical world call that Engine Sludge. She could be right in staying with that oil to save herself money as those before her mistreated her car too. But her car will suffer in the long run as it is robbing her of power and also left untreated those leaks she is hiding will become major later. Sort of like hardening of the Arteries and buildup of cholesteral. I for one want the best for my baby and am preventitive maint. oriented. So i want to fix the slight drip before it becomes a gush. And regular oil viscosity will break down at 300 degrees; verses synthetic which doesn't begin to even break down till well above 400 degrees. That is Super important if you want to take your Porsche out for an extrended drive or even if it sits in your drive/garage for a longer period of time. Viscosity is the key to oil.. keeping it the best you can.. Mileage is important for helping determine oil change. But breakdown in viscosity is real reason.. reg oil barely lasts 3000 miles.. but it can break down even faster if driven hard or hot. Synthetic won't. Think of a Battery.. Regular or Alkaline... which one will break down and not hold a charge first? Which one can you leave in a drawer for months/ years and it still works?Oil is a cheap thing to buy compared to a New Motor..
Where is the transmission dipstick on a 1982 911SC located?
The dipstick for virtually all the 911 engines is in the engine compartment, in the rear of the car in the right side wheel well. The oil tank is mounted in the wheel well itself. The filler spout is located in the engine compartment above the engine. Open the filler cap and the dipstick is there. To measure the oil in a 911, the engine MUST be at operating temperature to allow oil to flow throughout the engine, tank, and oil cooler up in the front wheel housing. The engine must be running and the car must be on a flat surface. Then you can check the oil tank level. The dashboard also has an oil level gauge for the oil tank (this is a dry sump engine which holds ~12-14 quarts in the car). Again, the gauge is to be ignored until the engine temperature is up to the proper operating temperature. If the oil level is low, DO NOT overfill the tank. The dipstick & gauge will be in the red/low and only be ~1 Qt/liter low. Add only ~1/2 quart at a time and the re-check the level, remember, the engine should be running. The oil tank gauge is known to fail over the years, so checking the dipstick is important to ensure the gauge and dipstick level match. If the gauge bounces when warm, you know it is responding well. Don't ignore the oil level as oil not only lubricates but also cools an air cooled engine and is the lifeblood of the 911 engine.
What are the parts of a spitfire?
Brakes, Suspension & Wheelspartreplacementnotesanti-roll bar (pre 1973 Spitfires)anti- roll bar (73 and up)73-up cars have a larger front anti-roll bar (approximately 15/16 inch instead of 11/16 inch) which, while not as good as a one-inch aftermarket bar, is a cheap junkyard upgrade.beauty rings (wheel trim rings)Dodge Omni or Plymouth Horizon (TC3)andFord Escort & Mercury TracerWheel trim rings (beauty rims) will fit Spitfire's stock 13" wheels perfectly. I bought 4 beautiful ones, $20 salvage yard. Its an alternative to Moss,Vic, TRF. etc..brakes (GT6 front calipers)TR-6 front calipersTR6 calipers up to CC81078 (1972) are identical to GT6's through mid 72TR6 calipers from CC81079 are identical to GT6 calipers from mid 72 to 73brakes (GT6/TR6 front calipers)1979-83 Toyota four wheel drive pickupWith some mods the Toyota calipers fit TR6's. Since TR6 calipers fit GT6 then the Toyota ones should also fit. Visit link to VTR site for conversion.This link shows them being installed on GT6 .brakes (Spitfire front calipers/suspension)GT-6's stronger front discs, vertical link, calipers and hubsStraight swap but must use everything between the A-arms. Not sure if they will fit all years but probably safe to assume Mk1-2 GT6 fit Mk1-3 Spit and Mk3 GT6 fit Mk4-1500brakes (Spit front calipers)Ford Escort (Euro)Front brake calipers fits, but the brake hose comes to different place, so you have to change the hose: (from Opel with "banjo type" fitting) to clear the suspension parts when turning the wheels.brakes (front caliper pistons and rebuild kit)Spitfire 1967-80Jensen Healey, Delorian, Porsche 911S & Carrara, Morgan +4 & 4/4According to this Morgan site the caliper piston 32320329 and rebuild kit SP2697 are also used on the following cars:Jensen Healey; the rear of the Delorian; Spitfire (67-80); Porsche 911S (74-77), Carrara (72-75), 911SC (77-on), Morgan +4 and 4/4 (61-85). The calipers are different.brakes (front caliper pistons and rebuild kit)GT6 1968-73Capri, Austin Healey 3000, Delorian, TR4-6, Morgan +8According to this Morgan site the caliper piston 64321880 and rebuild kit SP2589 are used on West German Capri 2000, Morgan +8 (68-7/78) 2300, 2600 (71-74), 2.3 & 2.8 Litre (75-78); Austin Healey 3000s (64-67) if replacement calipers are installed; GT6 (68-73); TR4 thru TR 6 (65-76) if replacement calipers are installed.The calipers are different.brake assembly (rear)GT-6's stronger brakesStraight swap. You need from the backing plate out (drums, shoes,wheel cylinders, etc.)brake drum pin & spring setFord Escort, Sierra kitPin and spring kit for all years Spitfire/GT6 drum brake - Autogem BHK38 Brake Shoe Fitting Kit for Ford Escort, Sierra.brake pads (MkIII-1500)Ford Escort MkI (non US)brake pads from Rimmer Brothers is labelled "for Ford Escort MK 1"Straight swapbrake pads (MkIII-1500)Volvo 140Straight swapbrake pads (MkIII-1500)Volvo 240 (rear)Stock Volvo pads from local Volvo dealer (fitment is REAR pads for 240's with Girling rear brakes). Major improvement! Lighter pedal feel, much better bite! One thing, don't use the black mastic anti-vibration pads that come with them, just use the aluminum shims. The mastic pads make the pedal feel squishy, and taking them out made no difference in the amount of brake noise - there is none either way. They were about $30 for the set.brake pads (GT6)Datsun 240Z-brake light switchAustin MetroExactly the same part, so straight swap, no modifications needed. Cheap new and abundant in scrapyards.brake light switch73 Chevy Nova switchGo to ANY Auto Parts store and ask for a 73 (non-cruise control) Chevy Nova switch. They make two, one that is metal and the other is plastic. Less than $10.00. It works great but you do need to shave off part of the threads, like it is on the OEM unit, so it will fit.brake light switchDatsun 310Brake light switch fits without modificationbrake light switch1977-1981 Chevy Luv TruckDirect replacement but will have to crimp new ends on it.hubs (rear)Dolomites and MarinasDolomites and Marinas used the same hublug bolts7/16" x 20 studs (Mercury Capri )Dorman part # 610-175 or Balkamp's (from NAPA) part # BK641-1063(R)lug bolts7/16" lugsSome machining required. Visit this link for machining requirements & photos.This link also has some info.(WHEEL-TITE brand, part #28020)lug boltsFord Escort, Cortina studsFord Escort, Cortina etc. studs fit straight to Spitfire hubs without any modifications.lug boltsm12x1.52004 Land R Freelander frontpart# CLP9037Lsame head and shank as original, 1/2 inch longer.Great for alloy wheels, much stonger than originalmaster cylinderDatsun 510The flare fittings are metric, so I had to cut the end of the brake lines, then re-flared them with metric fittings. The master cylinder used the same bolt pattern, so there was no problem bolting it in. The Datsun MC is designed to sit level in the car but have had no trouble with the Spit's angle.master cylinderToyota Tercel (US)had to modify mounting bracket and add metric fittingsmaster cylinderTR7Same size, angle etc. But the TR7 used a larger pipe and pipe fitting. The flare was cut off. A suitable 'large' fitting was substituted for 'small' pipe for $1.shocks (rear)13.5 Harley-Davidson MotorcyclesRemove bushings from Harley shocks replace with 3/4 inch long pieces of heater hose. With 5/8 inch diameter. This will raise the rear of the car up by about 1.5 inches to get rid of the sag common on the spit. Did this on my 1977 1500 worked great cost $25 including shipping on ebay. Most Harely owners remove these as soon as the get dirty or to lower their bikes cheap and plentiful.The ones I purchased were for a 2004-05 XL model with 13.5 eyelet to eyelet measurement. Most motor cycle shocks that measurer 13.5 to 14.5 would work as long as they have eyelets on each end. This raised my rear end up by a little over 1.75 inches. The Harely have a little larger eyelet opening than most Asian cycles but they still could be used. I even installed a pair to lower my Yamaha 750 down by 3/4 of an inch last year (required a thin steel bushing do to hole size difference). The 77 Spitfire drives better and now sits almost level since installation.shocks (rear)62-78 CorvetteMonroe MA-7851980 CorvetteGabriel (Auto Zone Part# 49304)you need to take the old mounting grommets & washers from the top of the old shocks & use them on the new ones (different size) Visit VTR page for detailssprings (front, US 1500)Mk3 Springs (214144)Gave me back the phenomenal handling and stability Spitfires were world renowned for.The 214144 early spring is rated at 150lbs rather than the later TKC1884 being rated at 180lbs. Visit Paul's website for details.springs (Spitfire front)springs (GT6 front)GT6 front springs with one coil cut off work well on a Spitfirewheel bearingsSpitfireTR6 front wheel bearings are the same as Spitfirewheel bearingsGT6GT6 front wheel bearings are the same as the Stag. Victoria British and Moss use their own part numbers so you can't tell from those catalogs but if you look up the factory part numbers it shows they are the same. GT6 and Stag share the same front outer wheel bearings as the MGB, MGC and MGBGT.wheels-see the wheels page for more info about other brands/cars that fit Spitfires/GT6'swheels1986-89 DeLoreanThese are 14" rims that fit on the Spitfire. They are fit the rear well but are too wide for the front (they hit the frame)wheels (early Spitfire)late SpitfireAll Spitfires used the same bolt pattern (3.75"). Late Spitfire wheels, at 4.5" or 5" (1980) wide will fit early Spits.wheelsTR75.5" wide with same bolt pattern and offset.Note: TR7 wheels are hubcentric (centered on the hubs) and Spitfire hubs do not allow this. It is a good idea to countersink the lug holes 1/16 inch to better accept the Spitfire's stock tapered lug nuts.Check out this link for more infowheelsMGF wheelsMGF alloys are a direct swap, exact same PCD (3.75") and Offsets, they look good toowheelsRover Metros and Montegos wheelsStraight swap & are 14" in diameterwheelsAustin Marina and early LotusMarina's and Lotus's used the same bolt pattern
