BUDGET Porsche 911S DIY How To Remove Engine & Transmission

In this episode, I'll show you how to drop the engine and transmission out of an aircooled 911 using basic tools, without a lift! I tried to walk through every notable step of engine removal, let me know if I missed anything!

Tools Used:
Motorcycle/ATV Jack on Amazon:

Engine Yoke:

Wrenches:

*NOTE REGARDING THE CLUTCH ARM: Most instructions say you need to remove the large clutch arm, and it should drop off that shaft after removing the circlip and smaller clutch arm. Well, mine would not move. I am not sure how many hours I wasted on this. I tried torching it, hammering it, prying it, and then I discovered that there is a retention pin holding it onto the shaft. So I tried pounding that out, no dice. It just isn't moving and difficult to access. I tried using an air chisel, still no dice. Turns out.... just leave it on there. You can flip it towards the front of the car, the over center spring will snap it forward, which disengages the clutch. If you don't do this, the engine and trans will be difficult to separate.

Thanks for watching and please share any thoughts or comments you have!

Resources I found Helpful:

The BEST Engine Rebuilding Book for 911s

The BEST 911 Projects Book for 911s

The BEST source for information on 911 technical questions:

This thread on FCP Euro:

Join me as I stumble along rebuilding the drivetrain of my 77 Porsche 911S. To be honest, I have no idea what I'm doing. I've never owned an aircooled car before this one, there's a huge learning curve, and I've been avoiding this since I bought the car years ago. I can't afford to pay 911 prices on things, so I'll be doing as much of the work myself as possible.

Although the car ran and drove okay, the amount of leaking, smoking, and general neglect of the drivetrain finally needs to be addressed.

I'm just a hobbyist mechanic, and I've never torn into an aircooled car before, so I'm really clueless on most of this stuff. Would appreciate any support or tips; if you see me doing something incorrectly, let me know! I apologize for some of the production quality in this video, it's very difficult to get decent lighting/footage while working under a car with only about 12" of space.

#porscheengineremoval #howtoremoveporscheengine #porsche911repair

[MrKn]

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

[rs-flamingo]

This looks like a hell of a job for one person with no lift. Very impressive.

[agolfhunter]

That was quite the job you did. Very impressive without a lift. Great video! Cant wait to see the next episode.

[jlinwinter]

awesome man! that moment when it comes out that's superb

[staceybsnyder]

Pretty rad dude. Hats off to you for attempting this project. I'll be watching along closely. Best of luck!

[sebastiend.]

You poor guys in the US, having to deal with crazy bumper and crazy emissions restrictions.
Thought I'd actually watch this brilliant series as well, nice!

[Dr.gobshite]

love the old air cooled 911. reminds me of Robert Redford (the spy) or Mat McConaughey (Failure to launch)

[funkyvideos]

Have been needing to do this for awhile this video is a HUGE help. Thank you.

[richATTK]

Great stuff, good the see the channel growing!

[vicejelavic]

Great mobile videography skills as well as mechanical ones

[saxosim]

Great video and project, great job so far. I would love a 911 project here in the UK but they now fetch silly money unfortunately.

[Nic.Santiag]

You should definitely invest in a set of Knipex Plier Wrenches. They're like adjustable water pump pliers but don't have teeth so you can grip and break loose various sized nuts, bolts and fittings without damaging them. Plus you won't need to buy so many different wrenches. Looking good so far though. 👌

[kylekayser]

Great upload always loved Porsche growing up in late 70s and early 80s had 9_11 posters and always wanted one. Now that the prices have gone insane and most JDM run flawlessly for 100k I'll enjoy watching you fix this. I can't help but think what the hell was the engineering team smoking when designing these leaky overcomplicated things?

[marionfisk]

That’s good you successfully remove the fan from the alternator but you should’ve went to a machine shop and had it pressed off, that would’ve only taken a few minutes unless chance of damaging your alternator. too bad you can’t upgrade to the 11 bladed cooling fan. Great job that’s a lot of work I need to do the same thing to my 911.

[Irgendwannistnow]

Great Video ! At 11:36 you put a piece of wood under the car. Where it is located on the body of the car? Are there rubber somewhere between the wood an the car? Where? Would be helpful for "my project". Thank you very much !!!

[pete]

Where did you put the 2x6 if the cars jack points are on the jack stands?

[robotsretrosspaces]

Why did you not drill out that rusted bumper screw? does an impact drive leave the thread usable?

[mini_worx]

New Subbed from GJ!
Great vids 👍

I would highly recommend, since you have low ceilings like mine, a mid-rise lift.

I bought the Harbor Freight one, have had it over 7 years, and its been great. Dropping air-cooled Beetle engines is a 25 minute job.

You can use the 20/25% Off coupon those too.

[westschleife]

Those oil line suck, same with the thermostat. I just buy a new thermostat if I ever have to remove them. I run the finned brass oil line from elephant to help a little with cooling. Mine is a 930 though so you may get away with skipping it if yours arent dented.

[musketeerflyer]

Your video is very informative and helpful. Sure wish you could narrate without the "F" word, makes it so I can't watch this on the TV with the family around.