Need help buying a head for my S

[woodywoodpecker]

Hi I have a post on here " My engines toast now what" that alot of you have helped with thanks.

Found out today that its the head , theres a crack between the clylinder 1 and 2 wheres theres and alleyway one carries oil the other water, theres a crack between them thus sending oil into the water.

My Indie shop wants 3500 for a brand new head. Where can i find a rebuilt one? I understand that if I get one from the junkyard it should be pressure tested and new valves put in and replace the head gasket as well.

He suggested Oklahoma Foregin car an one semi local to here ( Im in Seattle) called Camel Nelson in Arlington. I havent looked at either one of these due to just finding out news, there both junkyards not rebuilders of heads. I understand theres salvage yards that just rebuild heads???

The car is a 01 Boxter S with 50k. Triptronic.

Thanks

[kevinkw]

http://www.911pcar.com/

They're in LA

[Loren]

I would stick with Oklahoma Foreign or Silver Star Recycling (in California) - LA Dismantlers has had some bad reports.

[pk2]

I’d second Loren, Silver Star recycling in Sacramento has never done me wrong. To me LA Dismantlers just does not have good prices and they think there the only game in town (well they are but not in the state).

Regards, PK

[PAULSPEED]

I bought a spare tire from Oklahoma Salvage. It took

alot of calls (maybe 6) before they had a spare. They

shipped it fine and it worked for me.

They also have good prices.

Paul

[JP-"S"]

I have a whole motor in Seattle. Here is my thread.

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=22116

[seafeye]

I have a whole motor in Seattle. Here is my thread.

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=22116

http://car-part.com/

[woodywoodpecker]

Any reason why not to buy a used head? I would have it compression tested and valves replaced. A new one for 7 times as much money has a one year warranty or 12k. Old 500 or 750 with cam New 3500.

I understand things could go wrong with this used one I also understand new things could go wrong with the new but covered under warranty for a short period.I mean this car took 7 years for the head to crack.

Thanks

[Loren]

Any reason why not to buy a used head? I would have it compression tested and valves replaced. A new one for 7 times as much money has a one year warranty or 12k. Old 500 or 750 with cam New 3500.

I understand things could go wrong with this used one I also understand new things could go wrong with the new but covered under warranty for a short period.I mean this car took 7 years for the head to crack.

Thanks

Remember the head and the cam cover are a matched set - so you will need both.

[woodywoodpecker]

Any reason why not to buy a used head? I would have it compression tested and valves replaced. A new one for 7 times as much money has a one year warranty or 12k. Old 500 or 750 with cam New 3500.

I understand things could go wrong with this used one I also understand new things could go wrong with the new but covered under warranty for a short period.I mean this car took 7 years for the head to crack.

Thanks

Remember the head and the cam cover are a matched set - so you will need both.

yes Im buying the valve cover if I go this route. I didnt realize each head is 3300. I thought there was one. I only need one thank god. Its cheaper to buy a used engine if you needed two which is a bit ridicilous on porsches part I think.

[Loren]

Hmm... I show an MSRP of about $2300 for a cylinder head(and cam cover).

Who quoted you $3300?

[woodywoodpecker]

Hmm... I show an MSRP of about $2300 for a cylinder head(and cam cover).

Who quoted you $3300?

redmond European. They also quoted me 650 to rebuild the head.They send it out to a machinist.I feel thats pretty high. Thats without the vale springs an valves. Thye figure thye have enough valves to use from the old head and new head.

[mikefocke]

OK so a head failed ....

But I'd be looking for a used head from another engine of the same approximate mileage that had a sleeve failure or something similar on the other side. No sense in a new head when the one opposite is 7 years old. Nor any sense rebuilding it for the same logic.

Other options that come to mind are upgraded engine (used or new) or crate engine. The rebuilders who promise improved engines just don't have enough samples with enough miles nor offer warranties good enough yet to justify that expense (IMNSHO).

There is a list of recyclers with links on the web page

[woodywoodpecker]

OK so a head failed ....

But I'd be looking for a used head from another engine of the same approximate mileage that had a sleeve failure or something similar on the other side. No sense in a new head when the one opposite is 7 years old. Nor any sense rebuilding it for the same logic.

Other options that come to mind are upgraded engine (used or new) or crate engine. The rebuilders who promise improved engines just don't have enough samples with enough miles nor offer warranties good enough yet to justify that expense (IMNSHO).

There is a list of recyclers with links on the web page

Thanks an hr ago I ordered a used head from OK foreign. The engine was a takeout for a replacement engine due to a Blance shaft issue? He didint know mileage since it was a take out but it was from a 2000 or 2001. It will end up being about 1500 less for using a used head thats rebuilt once it arrives.

[esq996tt]

Thanks an hr ago I ordered a used head from OK foreign. The engine was a takeout for a replacement engine due to a Blance shaft issue? He didint know mileage since it was a take out but it was from a 2000 or 2001. It will end up being about 1500 less for using a used head thats rebuilt once it arrives.

Sorry I missed this thread. I have a set of heads off a 2000S. :o

[woodywoodpecker]

So heres the drama.

I have purchased two heads now from OK foreign. Both of them are cracked. When they get here they go to a machinist who has a block and head tester. OK foreign claims they test them in the car. OK has held me back over two weeks now.

I tried this site: http://car-part.com/ it came up with a Pontiac Gran prix gt head?

So I have to see what Gary at Ok is going to do for me. At this point I just want to give up but of course cant. I would like for OK foreign car to credit the card and I will get one from another source. Maybe that Silver Star place has one.

The machinist here does heli-arc welding but my shop here thinks it cant be welded where it is but I have to call him in a hour.

So do other heads work on this care that are identical? Like the Honda S2000 an the Pontiac Grand Prix GT?

Im not going to buy a new one.Thats out of the question. The heads are costing 5-500 plus 50 or so for shipping. Ive only paid for one of course but there both bad.

AHHHHHH What to do now!

[1schoir]

So heres the drama.

I have purchased two heads now from OK foreign. Both of them are cracked. When they get here they go to a machinist who has a block and head tester. OK foreign claims they test them in the car. OK has held me back over two weeks now.

I tried this site: http://car-part.com/ it came up with a Pontiac Gran prix gt head?

So I have to see what Gary at Ok is going to do for me. At this point I just want to give up but of course cant. I would like for OK foreign car to credit the card and I will get one from another source. Maybe that Silver Star place has one.

The machinist here does heli-arc welding but my shop here thinks it cant be welded where it is but I have to call him in a hour.

So do other heads work on this care that are identical? Like the Honda S2000 an the Pontiac Grand Prix GT?

Im not going to buy a new one.Thats out of the question. The heads are costing 5-500 plus 50 or so for shipping. Ive only paid for one of course but there both bad.

AHHHHHH What to do now!

The cylinder head from a Honda S2000 or a Pontiac Grand Prix GT are not interchangeable with any Porsche engine cylinder heads.

What you might have a better shot at doing than what you are suggesting with Gary at Ok is to try to have him get the cylinder head from whatever junk yard (or recycler as they like to be called) where you may find a good one. Junk yards trade parts between themselves all the time.

If you try to do it that way, the junk yard that actually provides it to Gary at Ok and Gary at Ok will both make a little profit and you will get your good cylinder head. A win-win situation for everybody.

Good luck.

Regards, Maurice.

[woodywoodpecker]

So heres the drama.

I have purchased two heads now from OK foreign. Both of them are cracked. When they get here they go to a machinist who has a block and head tester. OK foreign claims they test them in the car. OK has held me back over two weeks now.

I tried this site: http://car-part.com/ it came up with a Pontiac Gran prix gt head?

So I have to see what Gary at Ok is going to do for me. At this point I just want to give up but of course cant. I would like for OK foreign car to credit the card and I will get one from another source. Maybe that Silver Star place has one.

The machinist here does heli-arc welding but my shop here thinks it cant be welded where it is but I have to call him in a hour.

So do other heads work on this care that are identical? Like the Honda S2000 an the Pontiac Grand Prix GT?

Im not going to buy a new one.Thats out of the question. The heads are costing 5-500 plus 50 or so for shipping. Ive only paid for one of course but there both bad.

AHHHHHH What to do now!

The cylinder head from a Honda S2000 or a Pontiac Grand Prix GT are not interchangeable with any Porsche engine cylinder heads.

What you might have a better shot at doing than what you are suggesting with Gary at Ok is to try to have him get the cylinder head from whatever junk yard (or recycler as they like to be called) where you may find a good one. Junk yards trade parts between themselves all the time.

If you try to do it that way, the junk yard that actually provides it to Gary at Ok and Gary at Ok will both make a little profit and you will get your good cylinder head. A win-win situation for everybody.

Good luck.

Regards, Maurice.

I called silver star they didint have one nor did there search show up one.

I will call Gary again.

[woodywoodpecker]

So heres the drama.

I have purchased two heads now from OK foreign. Both of them are cracked. When they get here they go to a machinist who has a block and head tester. OK foreign claims they test them in the car. OK has held me back over two weeks now.

I tried this site: http://car-part.com/ it came up with a Pontiac Gran prix gt head?

So I have to see what Gary at Ok is going to do for me. At this point I just want to give up but of course cant. I would like for OK foreign car to credit the card and I will get one from another source. Maybe that Silver Star place has one.

The machinist here does heli-arc welding but my shop here thinks it cant be welded where it is but I have to call him in a hour.

So do other heads work on this care that are identical? Like the Honda S2000 an the Pontiac Grand Prix GT?

Im not going to buy a new one.Thats out of the question. The heads are costing 5-500 plus 50 or so for shipping. Ive only paid for one of course but there both bad.

AHHHHHH What to do now!

The cylinder head from a Honda S2000 or a Pontiac Grand Prix GT are not interchangeable with any Porsche engine cylinder heads.

What you might have a better shot at doing than what you are suggesting with Gary at Ok is to try to have him get the cylinder head from whatever junk yard (or recycler as they like to be called) where you may find a good one. Junk yards trade parts between themselves all the time.

If you try to do it that way, the junk yard that actually provides it to Gary at Ok and Gary at Ok will both make a little profit and you will get your good cylinder head. A win-win situation for everybody.

Good luck.

Regards, Maurice.

I called silver star they didint have one nor did there search show up one.

I will call Gary again.

Gary was rude while I was calm. He said I will call him when I get a chance, Thank you and hung up. Thats just wrong. Hes done me wrong so bad already.He has our CC number. I guess its not urgent for him that hes screwd me over twice. Ive been w/o the car since August 4th, it was brought into shop August 11th.

[Beelzy]

Not Cool!

I hope you can get your remedy quickly. Being sans Porsche is never a good thing.

[jaekormtb]

Not Cool!

I hope you can get your remedy quickly. Being sans Porsche is never a good thing.

DC Automotive in North Carolina has a great reputation here on the East Coast. Plenty of good feedback from PCA mambers.