Porsche Engine Rebuild: Is It Worth It Or Should You Replace It?

It is common knowledge that the Porsche engine is one of the most highly engineered performance sports motors in the world. Taking this into mind, if your Porsche engine is ever damaged and needs to have a major repair, you may run into an age-old question. Porsche engine rebuild: Is it worth it, or should you replace it? It depends on several factors, but we will help you make that decision easier here as we give you the information to make that decision easier in the end.

A Rebuilt Engine

Before deciding between a rebuilt and a replacement engine, let’s talk in detail about what a rebuilt engine is. Once your Porsche is brought into a shop, your expert Porsche technicians will start by tearing down your old, damaged engine and finding out exactly what is wrong with it. This is important because at this point, all you will know is that your engine is not working.

Once the engine is torn down and all of the engine’s moving and stationary parts are removed, they will be cleaned, labeled, and then inspected. Each part inspected will be determined to be reusable or not worth reinstalling. There are some things to think about when making these decisions, such as.

• The age of your car is one factor that will go into this decision to reuse a part that may appear not to be broken, but does the age of the component make it not a viable option? For example, if you have pistons that appear to be ok at first glance, that doesn’t mean they should be reused. Are all of the pistons in the same condition? Are there any microcracks or wear spots from having high mileage on them? Although your engine components may be able to work for a short period of time, the fact that they will not work well with new parts or just not have the life expectancy to go into an engine with newer parts must be part of the decision process.

• The price of replacement parts have much to do with this same decision process. While a replacement engine may seem expensive at first, most find that purchasing individual new parts to go into an older engine can be more expensive than replacing the entire system.
• Performance is another aspect to take into consideration. For most people purchasing a Porsche was not simply a commuter car decision. The owner of a Porsche expects performance out of his car. Whenever there may be a loss of performance by rebuilding an engine with new or used parts, you must ask the question: are you going to lose any performance with a rebuild? If the answer is no, then a rebuild may make more sense.

Companies that Specialize in Engines

Many companies that specialize in selling entire engines can save money by purchasing parts for full engines from a manufacturer. This means that there are some cases where having a brand new engine to replace the old one is very close to the same price.

When choosing a company that rebuilds or replaces motors, make sure that the technicians are not only skilled but are experts in the Porsche automobile itself. This will make a huge difference in time, expertise, and cost in the end. Companies that employ experienced Porsche experts will complete the job in a professional and timely manner while saving on expensive lag time in getting your car back on the road.

The Experts

At Dougherty Automotive, serving the West Chester, PA area, our team of highly trained and family-owned professionals was established in 1977. Over the years, we have dedicated ourselves to giving the best quality of work in the area. Specializing in European automobiles, our technicians are experts at sizing up a project and giving you the best advice to give you the knowledge to make the best decision when it comes to your car. If you are not sure if your Porsche needs a full replacement engine or a rebuild, call us today. We will be glad to give you all of the information you need to make the best decision for you and your family.