damienoliver Posted 11May, 2019 Report Share Posted 11May, 2019 Hello! I am restoring a 1978 911SC at the moment. I dropped the engine out this week to fix some bad oil leaks. After removing all the intake, exhaust and other pieces - I proceeded to replace the common bad gaskets and o-rings. At this point I discovered 2 of my lower (exhaust) head studs are broken. So unfortunately it's looking like a more serious rebuild, at least top end. I'm considering doing this myself, but not sure if this is wise - as it would be my first build of this type of engine. I live in Bellingen NSW (near Coffs Harbour), can anyone recommend any experienced 911 engine builders in the area? ...if not, I guess I could trailer it to one of the eastern cities. I would also appreciate any advise from others that have had top end rebuilds done before and the associated costs? Thanks! Damien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epilot Posted 11May, 2019 Report Share Posted 11May, 2019 Hi Damien call Simon Greenwood at Autowerks in Wyong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelrik911 Posted 11May, 2019 Report Share Posted 11May, 2019 Hi Damien Only 2 headstuds??? In a way you are lucky as this is a very common problem - but SCs are good & a DIY can handle it. Suggest you first speak to Mike D'Silva in Brisbane who has recent relevant experience with an SC rebuild - and was (I think) seeking work. 0418 316 203 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damienoliver Posted 13May, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 13May, 2019 Thanks guys, I just talked to Simon at Autowerks, and he seems pretty knowledgable. Anyone else worth talking to before I decide what to do? D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 13May, 2019 Report Share Posted 13May, 2019 Damien feel free to PM me with your outlook for your motor. Happy to assist if possible. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdRock Posted 13May, 2019 Report Share Posted 13May, 2019 If you're only doing top end and replacing head studs - it's pretty straight forward to DIY. Just depends on what else you decide to do 'while you are in there'. I dropped my engine to replace a head stud and ended up rebuilding the whole engine. The good thing about having someone else do it for you is that you'll probably be back on the road a lot quicker. Doing it yourself might take longer, but you'll probably save a lot of cash and learn a LOT along the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 14May, 2019 Report Share Posted 14May, 2019 here's my latest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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