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Porsche 911 SC 78-83 Rebuilt Engine 3.0 L

Vertex Rebuilt
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PART NO:  911SCENGINE
BRAND:  Vertex Rebuilt
AVAILABILITY:  In Stock
Price: $18,500.00
+ CORE CHARGE $10,000

Porsche 911 SC Rebuilt Engine 3.0 L - Years 78-83

Porsche 911 3.0L Rebuilt Engine

1978 to 1983 / 3.0L

   

Porsche Fully Rebuilt & Updated Engine

Porsche Fully Rebuilt & Updated Engine

Porsche Fully Rebuilt & Updated Engine

Our engine rebuilds are thorough and extensive.

The engine is stripped to bare components and put into a high pressure wash at high temperature with cleansing chemicals, this removes all carbon deposits and debris from previous failures. From this stage the Cylinder bores and pistons are checked for cracks and wear tolerances. .
 

Pistons are checked and Rings are then changed, Connecting Rods and Crankshaft are checked for tolerance specs.
 

Cylinder Head Rebuild Process

  Porsche Fully Rebuilt & Updated Engine

Each cylinder head core is disassembled and inspected for broken bolts, stripped thread holes and broken mounting holes, etc.  All heads go through a three-step cleaning process which includes: 


1) Passing through a high temperature oven. 
2) Professionally bead blasted. 
3) Placement in a non-caustic hot tank. 

The Head is then inspected for cracks & pressure tested. Cam bores are checked for spec and honed if needed.  

The machining process includes;

-         Inspect valve guide bores using a dial bore gauge and repair where needed.

-         New OEM German Phosphorous Bronze Valve Guides & Valve Stem Seals are installed

-         All valve seats are cut, not ground, using three angle cuts for maximum precision.

-         The valves are inspected for stem and valve face damage and/or wear, as well as straightness. 

-         All valves are hand ground and/or replaced as needed.

-        Thoroughly inspect and test all of the valve springs for proper tension / resistance and replaced as needed.

-         All head surfaces are machined (milled), not ground!

 

Final head cleaning and assembly includes  

 

Cleaning all heads in a solvent base tank in which all oil galleries, thread holes, etc. are cleaned.  A number of different brushes are used to catch any remaining contaminants.

All heads are run through a detergent based hot tank before assembly. All assembly work is done by hand by Professional and Expert Porsche Specialists.

 

Carrera Style (Hydraulic) Chain Tensioners Installed

 

In 1984, Porsche began using chain tensioners that rely on oil supplied by the engine's oil pump. These new tensioners do not fail like the older chain tensioners often do. It's definitely an update that should be made to any 911 (thru '83), or 930!

 

Porsche Engine Rebuild Reassembly

 

 

Engine Reassembly

Porsche Engine Rebuild Reassembly

Using only Genuine German (OEM), the engine is reassembled to factory specs.

 

Engine Rebuild Parts List - Genuine OEM German

 

- Carrera Chain Tensioners -
- Cylinder Head Gaskets -
- Engine Gasket Set -
- Piston Ring Set -
- Timing Chains -
- Timing Chain Rails -
- Rod Bearing Set -
- Main Bearing Set -
- Valve Guides -
- Valve Stem Seals -
- Flywheel Bolts -
- Connecting Rod Bearings -

 

 

We'll make your transaction  Simple & Painless!

Step 1

 

Simply place your order online using our secure shopping cart or by calling us Toll Free at 1-866-668-0660. Our helpful and knowledgeable staff will answer any questions you may have.

Step 2

 

Our experienced shipping department will professionally package your Rebuilt Engine for safe transit. Your Rebuilt Engine will be conveniently delivered to your front door in no time flat!

 

Step 3

 

Once your Core Engine is ready for pick up, simply call us and let us know. We will handle all of the logistics for you, leaving you more time to enjoy your Porsche!*

 

Step 4

 

Upon receiving your Core Engine, our technicians will promptly examine it and instruct our accounting department to return the core deposit back on to your credit card. It couldn't be easier! 

* Round trip shipping service available. Additional fees apply.

 

Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Round Trip Shipping Available

**NO WARRANTY IF RUN DRY, FIRE, OR OVERHEATED**

**NO WARRANTY IF USED FOR COMPETITIVE RACING**

*WARRANTY IS FOR A REPLACEMENT ENGINE ONLY*

 

Engine Break in hints for the first 2,000 miles (3,000 kilometers)

The following tips will be helpful in obtaining optimum performance from your rebuilt Porsche engine.

Despite the most modern, high-precision manufacturing methods, the moving parts must still wear in with each other. This wearing-in occurs mainly in the first 2,000 miles (3,000 km).

Therefore:

  • Preferably take longer trips.

 

  • Avoid frequent cold starts with short-distance driving whenever possible.

 

  • Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops.

 

  • Do not exceed maximum engine speed of 4,200 rpm (revolutions per minute).

 

  • Do not run a cold engine at high rpm either in Neutral or in gear.

 

  • Do not let the engine labor, especially when driving uphill. Shift to the next lower gear in time (use the most favorable rpm range).

 

  • Never lug the engine in high gear at low speeds. This rule applies at all times, not just during the break-in period.

 

  • Do not participate in motor racing events, sports driving schools, etc. during the first 2,000 miles (3,000 kilometers).

 

  • Perform the first oil change at 500 miles (800 kilometers), after that we recommend to perform oil changes every 5,000 miles (8,000 kilometers)

 

  • We recommend using 20w50 oil on all air cooled engines.

 

 

 

Limited Rebuilt Engine Warranty

 

NOTICE: This Limited Warranty outlines your warranty rights and responsibilities and the rights and responsibilities of Vertex Automotive.

 

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Your engine has been remanufactured by precision workmen to rigid specifications and tolerances, using quality replacement parts. By following the steps outlined in this limited warranty, you can ensure your engine a longer, trouble-free life and protect your warranty.

 

STEP 1 : SELECTING YOUR INSTALLER

This engine has been carefully remanufactured to precision standards. If certain steps are taken by the person making the installation, it will perform properly.

 

An engine is a complex component that requires a high degree of technical knowledge to install. Before an engine can be properly installed, it is recommended that the installer be ASE certified or have equivalent credentials.

 

If a properly remanufactured engine fails to perform satisfactorily, it can be due to detonation, pre-ignition or “lugging,” overheating or excessively rich air-fuel ratio, under-lubrication, dirt, coolant seepage, or ineffective air filtering. The above-mentioned reasons for failure are under the control of the installing mechanic/technician, and are not the responsibility of the engine remanufacturer.

 

Another important factor is that your installers have the proper engine diagnostic equipment. Be certain the equipment is capable of diagnosing emissions, ignition, fuel systems and in-vehicle computers and sensors.

 

CAUTION: This partial list of recommended installation procedures and instructions are intended only as a guide. If you are not qualified to perform an installation, do not attempt it, as you may be liable for resulting engine failure.

 

To avoid harmful contamination, thoroughly clean parts that will be attached to the rebuilt/remanufactured engine. Also, any and all parts not included with a remanufactured engine or engine component should be cleaned properly before installing on a new remanufactured engine.

 

Vehicle computers and the fuel injection system must be recalibrated for the replacement engine. It is essential this be checked. Not doing this alone can cause your engine to fail. Look for a clean work environment at your installer. Cleanliness is essential in an engine installation. Neat and orderly shops often produce the best workmanship.

 

STEP 2 : REPLACING YOUR ENGINE

 

      Check for freight damage or dirt contamination, which could occur during shipping.

      Check application of product. Make sure the mounting holes, bell housing, crankshaft snout, flywheel mounting flange, bolt hole patterns, pilot shaft hole, smog/non-smog application, etc., are the same on new products as the old.

      Clean all accessories to be transferred to the new product from the old one. Other procedures may be necessary to ensure proper engine operations.

 

Other operating systems in your vehicle may need to be checked, particularly if they may have been responsible for or contributed to the failure of the original engine.


The radiator may need replacing and/or cleaning. Air-filtering systems, pollution control components, sensors, injectors, and vacuum-operated devices may need attention as well as oil coolers.

 

Rely on your installer for advice on these items. They have the expertise and equipment to properly diagnose and will do so as a matter of procedure. Do not take short cuts, as it will only cause greater expense and inconvenience in the future.

 

STEP 3 : REPLACING PARTS

Replace recommended parts, and then follow up with your installer to thoroughly check other parts, which may have contributed to the original failure.

 

Your remanufactured engine should begin operation under the same conditions as the original engine. It is recommended that the below listed parts be replaced.

 

Air Filter, Fuel Filter, Fuel Injectors.

 

It is highly recommended that you thoroughly test and inspect the following parts and replace as necessary:

 

Radiator Cap, MAF and MAP Sensors, All Hoses, Oxygen/Temperature Sensors, Throttle Position Sensors

 

Now is the easiest time to replace these parts. If these replacements are performed now, future labor expenses and inconvenience will be avoided.

 

STEP 4 : CHECK-UPS

For the first 200-300 miles, avoid sustained high-speed driving or carrying of loads. Avoid lugging the engine, and constant-throttle driving.

 

A check up is required after the first 500 miles to protect your warranty. At this time check ignition timing and idle speed, inspect for oil and water leaks, general operation of the engine. Checks up costs are the responsibility of the vehicle owner.

 

STEP 5 : MAINTAINING AT REGULAR INTERVALS

Perform routine maintenance on your vehicle on a consistent basis. Your warranty requires the below items to be performed for Basic Engine Maintenance.

 

 

      Initial oil and filter change at 1 engine hour and again at 1000 miles following recommended break- in procedure.

      Change oil and filter every 4 months or 4,000 miles. We recommend 20w50 synthetic oil.

      Check fluid levels every gas fill up.

      Change air filters every 25,000 (more often in a dusty environment).

      Check belts/hoses at 30,000-mile intervals.

      Tune-up, including spark plug replacement every 25,000 miles.

 

Keep all maintenance records. We recommend that you keep all receipts and accurate records for maintenance work performed on your vehicle. In order to have repairs made under warranty, we require documentation of proper vehicle maintenance as outlined in Factory Warranty and Vehicle Owner’s Manual as well as the steps outlined in Step Four above.

 

QUESTIONS

Please call us with any questions or concerns you may have. Our number is: (305)442-2727


REMANUFACTURED ENGINE LIMITED WARRANTY

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

 

Short Block and Complete Engine ASSEMBLIES

 

      12 months and unlimited miles, for parts only

      See Warranty Provisions for limitations

 

OFF-ROAD or RACE APPLICATIONS

 

      Off-road or racing applications are excluded from any and all warranty coverage regardless of cause. Racing includes “Time Trials, “Autocross, “Drivers Education or DE events, and any event held on a closed-circuit track.

 

WARRANTY PROVISIONS

(A) Warranty service is available by calling (305)442-2727 Monday through Friday during hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. No repair of the product will be covered by this warranty without the specific prior knowledge and consent of Vertex Automotive. Return of defect shall be made to Vertex automotive, within thirty (30) days of discovery and prior to the expiration of the warranty.

 

(B) Vertex Automotive will, at its option, repair, replace or refund, any Vertex Automotive remanufactured product which is determined to be defective in material or workmanship, upon receipt of product, via prepaid shipment to:

 

Vertex Automotive

3030 SW 38th Ave, Miami, Florida 33146

 

(C) Vertex Automotive”s liability under this limited warranty, is solely for a replacement engine, Vertex Automotive will not be liable for installation or re-installation expenses.   Vertex Automotives liability for parts replacement is limited to only jobber cost of parts (i.e. gasket kit, oil pump, etc.) CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLIES and CAMSHAFT KITS are parts replacement only (no labor allowance). Prior approval by Vertex Automotive is required.

 

(D) This warranty is also expressly in lieu of all other obligation or liabilities, including liability for indirect, incidental, consequential or special damages or any other economic loss with respect to the sale or use of the items warranted. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or exclusions may not apply to you.

 

(E) This warranty does not apply to normal maintenance or adjustments, normal wear due to working conditions, failure of associated parts, components and assemblies not included in the sale of the product, products which have been damaged by improper installation, accident, misuse, or neglect or which have been repaired or altered by someone other than Vertex Automotive or its authorized representative, or to products used outside specified application including racing, fuel conversions or accelerants or fuel system modifications, or to products which are not operated in accordance with the printed instructions of seller or which have been operated beyond the rated capacity of the product or to products damaged by overheating and/or improper lubrication.

 

(F) This warranty is a fully integrated document consisting of the entire scope of the warranty to original purchaser and no agent, employee or representative of seller has any authority to bind seller to any affirmation, representation or warranty concerning the products unless said affirmation, representation or warranty is specifically included within this document. There shall be no oral modifications to this warranty and any modifications of said warranty must be in writing and signed by the parties. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state.


WHAT IS NOT COVERED:

(1) Towing charges, fluids, refrigerant, gas, filters, lay-up time, lodging, car or truck rental or any other substitute transportation, telephone or telegraph charges, travel, damage to personal property, commercial loss, normal diagnostic time, labor for installation or re-installation, loss of revenue, or other matters not specifically included.

 

(2) Engines or internal parts that were improperly installed, damaged due to alterations, misuse, neglect, abuse, or accidents, damage from the environment, or damage caused by improper maintenance or improper break-in procedures.

 

(3) Routine, regularly required maintenance such as lubrication, changing filters, engine tune-up, belts and hoses, any type of fluids or any other normal maintenance service that all vehicles require.

 

(4) Melted or broken pistons due to detonation or pre-ignition, cracked blocks or heads due to overheating, damage caused by foreign objects dropped or drawn into cylinders or crankcase.

 

(5) Any engine, which has been improperly installed or fails because of defects or inefficiency of parts or units not furnished with the engine (e.g., injectors, MAF sensor, air filter, fuel pump, and brake booster). Any engine operated under conditions causing greater than normal wear, or used for purposes for which it was not originally designed (see OFF ROAD or RACE APPLICATIONS above). Oil consumption due to fuel wash, also is not covered.

 

(6) Damage due to clogged oil coolers, radiators, overheating, and unwashed parts or defective components that are transferred from the old engine.

 

(7) Any engine that operates on propane or any fuel other than gasoline, or receives any supplemental fuel additive (examples of which include water spray, methanol, ethanol, alcohol, nitrous oxide, etc.) or is supercharged or turbocharged..

 

(8) Gaskets not installed by the factory are the responsibility of the installer and are not covered under this

Warranty.

 

(9) Engines shipped out of the continental United States.

 

ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS AND PURCHASER’S OBLIGATIONS:

(a) The Engine must be installed by an N.I.A.S.E. certified technician or equivalent.

 

(b) The oil and filter must be changed after the first 1 hour of service and at recommended intervals thereafter.

 

(c) Recommended installation procedures must be followed and recommended parts associated with the installation must be replaced to validate Warranty.

 

(d) THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID ON ENGINE ASSEMBLIES IF THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD IS NOT COMPLETED AND MAILED TO VERTEX AUTOMOTIVE WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF INSTALLATION.

 

(e) The Warranty applies to the original purchaser only, and may not be transferred.

 

REMANUFACTURER’S RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY:

Subject to Warranty Provisions of Paragraphs (C) and (D) above, the remanufacturer, at its option, shall repair or replace the engine within the warranty term set out in Paragraph (B) of Warranty Provisions.

 

The liability of remanufacturer under this Warranty is limited solely to the repair or replacement of defective parts or workmanship, except as otherwise may be provided by applicable state law, remanufacturer shall not be liable for any incidental, special, consequential or exemplary damages, or for any service not expressly provided for herein, relating to or arising from failure of the engine or its internal parts.


PURCHASERS RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE EVENT OF ANY ENGINE PROBLEM WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD:

(a) WHO TO CONTACT: Contact Vertex Automotive from 8AM to 5PM EST Monday to Friday at

(305)442-2727  for instructions. Please have the following information ready: Engine Number, Serial Number, Installation Date, Mileage on engine in use and nature of problem.

 

(b) PRIOR APPROVAL: All warranty repairs, including any replacement parts , must have prior approval of Vertex Automotive.  It is the buyers responsibility to contact Vertex Automotive in the event of a warranty problem. Your failure to contact Vertex Automotive to obtain prior approval for any warranty repair will void the owners warranty.

 

(c) RETURN OF PARTS: Claims for repair work must be substantiated with defective parts and work order. Upon arrival at remanufacturers facility, all claimed defective merchandise is inspected. Credit will be allowed providing that the Engine or part is defective in material and/or workmanship - and is within the warranty period. All claims under warranty are to be returned to Vertex Automotive for evaluation at the purchasers expense.

 

(d) AUTHORIZED REPAIRS: Any repair that has been authorized by remanufacturer must be guaranteed by the dealer or garage making the repair. Repairs or replacement do not extend the warranty period beyond

the time/mileage period of the original installation.

 

STATE LAWS:

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

 

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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