Porsche 912 Engine Rebuild Part 1[Removing the engine]

[@theartist8906]

I parked my 68 in 2007. My 18 year old son and I are resurrecting it now. Just did the gas tank now onto the engine removal. Got everything out except the 4@ 17mm bolts. Goes on the bench tomorrow .

[@charlesgraham9954]

when i was 16 in 1985 i bought a 76 912 off an old man that owned a junkyard about 30 mile east of L.A. old man put me to work at 14 since i bugged him so much from being bored. the car didn't run and was under a tarp for 5 years. got a new distributor because the shaft on the old one broke reason it stopped run in the first place, old man helped me put new jugs and piston in it. i drove that 912 around like i was driving a 911. like i was a hotshot.. lol it was dark hunters green.

[@bryansprojects3570]

Fun story!

[@kimstockdale632]

Omg, 20 years without removing the engine!? When I had my 62 Porsche (45 yrs ago!), I think I R&R that engine at least twice/yr, sometimes just to clean it up, but usually I had a bigger reason (i remember replacing many clutches) as it was a daily driver. I could comfortably remove the engine in 45 minutes (2 hr to put it back). But I always longed for a 912..

[@thermonuclearwarfare]

I purchased my '68 912 in '96 for $3k. It's been in garage storage since '99. Now doing research on the engine rebuild or replacement and other work to put her back on the road. Parts costs for these cars sure has changed a bit.

[@bryansprojects3570]

I found as far as engine parts, the most expensive were the main bearings but that was a few years ago. There is no telling now though.

[@thermonuclearwarfare]

@@bryansprojects3570 Interesting. I've found main bearings (new aftermarket) in the mid 300s. I'm finding redone OEM heads being the most costly - 2000ish a pair.

[@Petrolhead912]

More good information, would dearly love to know how high your lift goes in order to get the engine out ? Thanks

[@bryansprojects3570]

It will go up about 4 feet. You remove the engine using just jack stands. I have done it many times that way.

[@Petrolhead912]

Thanks, I’ve done it many times on old VWs but now I have a 912 coming in a few days. Looking forward to getting stuck in ! Your videos are very useful.

[@polloloci21]

Im not sure if you should rotate the engine backwards- I think the distributor gear can be damaged.

[@bryansprojects3570]

I have never heard that. I think if the hold down is loose it could likely push the distributor out and damage the gear.

[@geerstyresoil3136]

Thanks for this, will help when I tackle my rebuild for my 1963 356 S

[@Jorge-po9tl]

Nice video, do you know what would be needed to convert a industrial 612/33-1 Porsche engine to a car engine?

[@bryansprojects3570]

I don't know for sure. I think you might need to change the distributor to one that has a more suitable advance curve to street driving. Also, I am not sure if an industrial engine that always runs at one speed would have an accelerator pump, you would need that for street driving for sure.

[@tips0123]

How did the clean up go? Back on the road yet?

[@bryansprojects3570]

This turned into a pretty big can of worms. There are about 20 videos detailing it all. Yes, it is pretty much on the road now.

[@CountryBluesfolk]

Good stuff! I have a 66 912 and I’m not sure where to begin. How to I contact you?

[@bryansprojects3570]

You can just ask here. Maybe we can help other people.

[@haraldversteegden2562]

1:22 kleppendeckel ?

[@bryansprojects3570]

Yes