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Why Water-Cooled Restoration??
Water-Cooled Restoration is an automotive repair shop dedicated exclusively to the mechanical restoration of water-cooled Porsche models.
We specialize in M96 and M97 engine platforms, while proudly servicing all water-cooled Porsches.
Our mission is simple: to deliver expert, detailed, friendly, and professional service that exceeds the needs of your Porsche —
always with honesty and integrity.
No price gouging. No fear-mongering. Just straightforward guidance and quality workmanship you can trust.
Contact us today to start a personalized plan for restoring your Porsche the right way.
Testimonials
“… From our initial consultation, David took the time to walk through the vehicle’s mileage, maintenance history, and timing-related concerns. He then provided a detailed, comprehensive list of recommended repairs and preventative maintenance items. After reviewing his analysis, I agreed completely, and we moved forward with the project. Now, a year later, I can confidently say I am beyond satisfied with his work.”
…David is incredibly easy to work with—knowledgeable, professional, polite, and someone who operates with an exceptionally high level of integrity. His communication throughout the process was outstanding, and his workmanship speaks for itself.”
There is no one I trust more with my 911 than David. I’m genuinely grateful for his experience and expertise in bringing my car up to where it needed to be, and thanks to him, I’m looking forward to a lifetime of incredible driving experiences with it. Highly recommended, without hesitation.”
-Booker, 996.2 Targa
“I brought my 996 turbo to Water Cooled Restoration to diagnose a no-start shifter issue and to replace my engine mounts. I was impressed with the workmanship and level of detail that David went into with the diagnosis. I was provided with a full detailed report with photos of what was causing the issues I was experiencing and how he troubleshooted and resolved them. I was also provided with inspection and drive notes with recommended services which I've found to be very helpful. I would absolutely recommend bringing any Porsche here and I certainly will be using them for additional services in the future.”
-Loren, 996.2 Turbo
“David did a thorough job of evaluating the complete car and replacing all the worn out or failing parts on the suspension and engine on my nearly original 2000 C2. This project ended up being a complete engine/transmission/suspension removal and overhaul. He also replaced the IMS with an LN Engineering bearing. My car is just like it was, maybe better, when I bought it 21+ years ago. The suspension work has improved the handling and eliminated all the creaks. The engine pulls without hesitation and idles smoothly. I'm very impressed with David's knowledge and his passion for maintaining and improving our 996's. While doing the project David communicates the overall status and his recommendations very well and is very easy to work with.”
-Dave, 996.1 Porsche Carrera
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