Highlander356 posted:ALB posted:I agree with Danny- why did you take it to a Porsche dealer?
You two must be related.
The original Porsche engine was based on the VW engine.
The intermeccanica 356 body is assembled with top quality components, many from original restoration suppliers.
Who else should I take it to?
Well, Danny and I are brothers from another mother, but that's a whole other thing (we do like to drink a beer or 2 together, give each other a hard time and share the odd laugh at Carlisle!) 
The reason I (and Danny) wondered why you're taking the thing to a P dealer- although, yes, the original 356 engine was based on the VW engine of the time, a Porsche mechanic, even if he had experience with 356/912 engines, wouldn't know what to time it at and probably wouldn't know what the valve/rocker clearance should be. And I'm not surprised the P dealer told you it shouldn't be on the road- the official stance of Porsche has always been these cars are abominations and they'd love for all of our cars to just disappear.
I'll say it again- look for an aircooled VW guy to take care of your car. It'll be a little work to find him but you'll be much better off with someone more intimately familiar with VW aircooled performance (and the platform in general).
If I'm off base please tell me so, but I have to say this- I get the feeling you really want to part of "that" world. What you own is a replica, considered a fiberglass or plastic abortion by the Porsche organization (and a lot of P owners), and the sooner you come to terms with it the better off you'll be. Some of us won't run original P badging for that reason- it's not an original car and don't wish to lead people on. It's not an original Speedster and will never be, and for most Porsche owners and clubs it's end of discussion. I said it in the other thread- get out, drive your car and feel the wind in your hair- that's what it's about with these things!
If acceptance into the P fold is what it's about, a different car is the ticket in. Al