How to Rebuild and Modify Porsche 911 Engines 1965-1989 by Wayne R. Dempsey
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Book Reviews of How to Rebuild and Modify Porsche 911 Engines 1965-1989
Book Review: Its a good book, full of colored pictures and instructions but...
Summary: 3 Stars
I haven't gone through full detail reading the book, but it'll make you feel more confident in rebuilding the engine. It'll also make you more weary about starting because it shows how much meticulous effort you must put in order to avoid future oil leaks.
What I don't like about this book is that it makes you need to buy his other book (101 projects for your porsche) if you do not already know how to remove the engine. Removing a porsche engine requires more work than something like a chevy small block because you must lift the car up and remove the engine from underneath. I don't see why the author just didn't include the few extra pages in this book as it is required to rebuild an engine.
Book Review: 911 Engines Modification and Updates
Summary: 5 Stars
Wayne Dempsey has done it again: the ideal birthday present.
This and "101 Projects" for your Porsche are "must haves" for anyone interested in his aging aircooled 911 and capable of holding a wrench.
I discovered "101 Projects" after having done the first 96 on my own. "911 Engines" covers what is beyond "101". Even if you can not/will not work on the engine yourself, it helps you ask the right question.
Given the many factory updates, plus the fact that typically the official dealerships wants to sell new cars and will not permit you access to the greasemonkey who does the real work, and that the manager is primarily interested in management (extracting work from the monkey and money from you), this knowledge is crucial to the owner of the 911 as these get even older. Asking a lot of questions is not what the manager likes, and most will find a stopgap quick answer.
Dempsey's color photographs truly explain, and his arrows detail where 'it' is.
His text, short clear sentences, passes the "Napoleon's corporal" proofreading. He is not in a hurry - the text covers it all, patiently and without short cuts.
USA centered (but that's where 50% of all Porsches reside), the author provides sources for specialized services or hard-to-get parts.
Get it, or ask it for Christmas. It is a pleasant juicy read.
Book Review: An absolute must for anyone with a 911 in the garage
Summary: 5 Stars
One of the best 911 books out there. Suprisingly clear and easy to read. If you've never torn down your 911 motor because you always thought, "I'd should leave it to the professionals" read this book. It will show you, with lots of great pics, how to do everything in a step by step way and give you the confidence to tackle your motor. I read this book then bought five more for my other 911 buddies and have since tackled complete rebuilds. If you only buy two book, it should be this one and '101 Projects for your 911'. Book Review: Pictures galore!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great book for the enthusiast or for those with an interest in Porsches. I rebuilt a 911 engine without this resource; it would have been so much easier and faster with this book as a reference. I bought this as a gift for someone that acquired a 78 911SC -- he thinks the pictures are exceptional.Book Review: Awesome
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought a 1974 911S Targa last year with a blown engine. Deciding to tackle the re-build myself, along with help from my Dad and advice from Porsche mechanics we know, I purchased this book. All I have to say is Awesome! Wayne Dempsey has really put together a comprehensive way of showing you how to do your re-build, as well as giving you some real simple yet totally worth while modifications. After studing this book for about a month, I even found were the last builder of this engine made mistakes and corrected them.
If you are going to build your engine, novice or not, I recommend this book.