Don't miss the latest update from our Porsche project. The engine is out, the studs are in, and we're making progress.
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July 26, 2011 12:27 p.m. Tom Heath Web Manager
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July 26, 2011 2:57 p.m. Woody SuperDork
What's the plan for removing the snapped stud?
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July 26, 2011 8:10 p.m. David S. Wallens Editorial Director
Woody wrote:
What's the plan for removing the snapped stud?
Already removed!
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July 27, 2011 1:33 a.m. Jerry From LA HalfDork
Okay, what was the plan for removing the snapped stud?
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July 27, 2011 8:35 a.m. David S. Wallens Editorial Director
Welded a nut to the end of the remaining stud.
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July 27, 2011 9:42 a.m. bravenrace SuperDork
I don't think I can do it. I want one so bad, and reading about David's just hurts.
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July 27, 2011 9:42 a.m. Woody SuperDork
David S. Wallens wrote:
Welded a nut to the end of the remaining stud.
...boooor-ing...
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July 27, 2011 9:42 a.m. bravenrace SuperDork
David S. Wallens wrote:
Welded a nut to the end of the remaining stud.
A cool little trick that people so often don't think of.
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July 27, 2011 9:56 a.m. 16vCorey SuperDork
David S. Wallens wrote:
Welded a nut to the end of the remaining stud.
That's my solution for every broken bolt ever.
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July 27, 2011 10:01 a.m. Luke SuperDork
Flat-sixes look so strange outside of their 911 bodies. It's like seeing a hermit crab out of its shell.
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July 27, 2011 11:10 a.m. njansenv HalfDork
So, is the engine as easy to remove as "they" say?
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July 27, 2011 12:04 p.m. David S. Wallens Editorial Director
We got lucky as we found the broken stud while at a friend's house. He just happened to once own a Porsche repair shop. Then he taught at Porsche's school for new techs. He had the engine out in 2 hours. Having a lift, which he does, certainly does help.
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July 27, 2011 12:13 p.m. Per Schroeder Technical Editor/Advertising Director
In my experience, you can have the entire engine and transmission out of the older 911s in under an hour using a floor jack—it's even easier if you have one of those motorcycle/atv cradle jacks.
Per
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July 27, 2011 12:53 p.m. 4cylndrfury SuperDork
Luke wrote:
Flat-sixes look so strange outside of their 911 bodies. It's like seeing a hermit crab out of its shell.
lol, debodied Porsche Flat Sixes always remind me of what a steampunk hovercraft might look like ... if zee germans over-engineered it
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July 27, 2011 1:01 p.m. David S. Wallens Editorial Director
I agree, it does look interesting out of the car. (And on a related note, last night I saw a real 2.8L RSR engine sans body.) Wait until we post photos without the cylinders. It looks just as industrial.
