Bruce Loos
Automotive Hobbies bruce.loos@verizon.net
Porsche Cars
For a long time I was intrigued with German cars. Finally, I decided to tear into some Porsches and try to figure out what it is that makes people think they are so special.
1971 Porsche 911T - I fixed this car up for my brother. Among other things, I rebuilt the 2.2 liter, 6 cylinder engine and had the stock wheels chrome plated. The car is quite crude by today's standards but it is quick and nimble. My brother still has the car.
Assembled Porsche engine on stand - degreeing in camshafts.
1989 Porsche 944S - I put this car together for my son. I bought it with a damaged engine for $500. The camshaft chain tensioner had broken loose and the teeth were stripped off the camshafts. Two valves were bent and the tensioner had been pushed out the top of the engine. I was able to repair the engine for about $3,500.
Engine case halves for the 911T - the case is magnesium and as the photo shows, it has plenty of main bearings.
Engine Installation. Porsches are straight forward and easy to work on. Parts prices, at least in US, are outrageous
