first service repairs
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Who'd have thought it eh! took the car in for its first full service (12k) to GT1 in chertsey last week. Had peter morgan report done before purchase so knew I had one or two other issues to address.
Where does the list start! Ended up spending 2500 quid and still not fixing up all the little bits and pieces! I am being naive or is this just what to expect if you buy a 10 year old porsche with the intention of actually mainting it as it should be maintained regardless of cost.
I actually found the chaps at GT1 very honest and reasonable but over the next 6 months I am still looking at a new set of brakes, tyres and still some other little bits and pieces around the car. I also have additionaly joy of knowing that I will need a clutch in 5-10k miles! I reckon that I am looking at another 2500-3000 to get the car fully sorted - which is actually not too bad when one thinks about it as 5000 to make a 10 year old 993 mint.
I also want to report one other issue which will please the 996 lovers no end. Craid at GT1 has reported a slight RMS sweat! I asked partially in ignorance " I thought that was only a problem with 996's" his reply was that it is a problem with all 911's just that the 996 is particularly susceptible due to it being a worse built car and so on!
Let me know if you guys think that 5k to turn a decent 993 to a mint one is good value! comments or piss takes about the amount I have spent is acceptbale too!
Where does the list start! Ended up spending 2500 quid and still not fixing up all the little bits and pieces! I am being naive or is this just what to expect if you buy a 10 year old porsche with the intention of actually mainting it as it should be maintained regardless of cost.
I actually found the chaps at GT1 very honest and reasonable but over the next 6 months I am still looking at a new set of brakes, tyres and still some other little bits and pieces around the car. I also have additionaly joy of knowing that I will need a clutch in 5-10k miles! I reckon that I am looking at another 2500-3000 to get the car fully sorted - which is actually not too bad when one thinks about it as 5000 to make a 10 year old 993 mint.
I also want to report one other issue which will please the 996 lovers no end. Craid at GT1 has reported a slight RMS sweat! I asked partially in ignorance " I thought that was only a problem with 996's" his reply was that it is a problem with all 911's just that the 996 is particularly susceptible due to it being a worse built car and so on!
Let me know if you guys think that 5k to turn a decent 993 to a mint one is good value! comments or piss takes about the amount I have spent is acceptbale too!
ok guys here is the list of work done and parts supplied (list1) and here is the list of work needed (list2)- i know I have undertaken some unnecessary or un urgent work but my first porker and want everything to be tip top!
List 1:
12k service, replace steering rack dampner joints,replace front lower control arm, 4 x wheel alignment, rectify n/s w/washer n/w -pipe crimped, rectify n/s/f side lightn/w - replace bulb, replace fan belt sensor, replace worn fan and alternator belts, replace rear wiper blade, replace PAS drive seal and O ring - leaking onto heat exchanger, , R?Roil level tank sender unit - leaking , replace front lower floorpan grommit and wax as requested, check ftont diff oil level, replace cracked HT leads, removal of heavily siezed engine oil, screen wash, pollen filter, oil filter - oil tank, oil filter - engine, mobil 1 engine oil 15w50, brake cleanser/degreasant, sump/engine seal ring, air filter, lower control arm 993 l/h, lower control arm 993 r/h, gearbox oil XHP, sump washer, ignition lead set,fan belt sensor, track rod ball joint/damper 993, oil level sender unit, rotor arm 964/993, rotor arm 964/993, distributor cap, 993 PAS drive housing O ring, 993 PAS drive housing seal, 60mm-60mm jubilee clips, wurth wax, floorpan/light housing breather grommit, bulb, gasket,transmission fluid, zymol.
List 2:
headlamp washers not working, bonnet struuts worn, engine lid light not working,front luggage compartment screw missing, o/s/f fog light chip, new front and rear brakes required (£900), new tyres required , rear bumper stay mounts on PU broken, rear cat heat shield corroded, chain chest gaskets sweating, rms sweating, front crankshaft seal leaking, minor gear box oil leak, new clutch in 5-10k miles.
As you can see guys, I have told Craig to make me up a list of what work is required until it is mint!
Sounds a lot eh but then it really will be as it left the factory.
I reckon I am probably looking at another 2500 - 3500 to do the remainder. what do you guys think?
Also do you think I overpaid for the initial work i have had done? As i said, I found Craig to be a decent and honest enough chap and would certainly recommend him (as long as the general consensus is that he hasn't kippered me!)
opinions valued
List 1:
12k service, replace steering rack dampner joints,replace front lower control arm, 4 x wheel alignment, rectify n/s w/washer n/w -pipe crimped, rectify n/s/f side lightn/w - replace bulb, replace fan belt sensor, replace worn fan and alternator belts, replace rear wiper blade, replace PAS drive seal and O ring - leaking onto heat exchanger, , R?Roil level tank sender unit - leaking , replace front lower floorpan grommit and wax as requested, check ftont diff oil level, replace cracked HT leads, removal of heavily siezed engine oil, screen wash, pollen filter, oil filter - oil tank, oil filter - engine, mobil 1 engine oil 15w50, brake cleanser/degreasant, sump/engine seal ring, air filter, lower control arm 993 l/h, lower control arm 993 r/h, gearbox oil XHP, sump washer, ignition lead set,fan belt sensor, track rod ball joint/damper 993, oil level sender unit, rotor arm 964/993, rotor arm 964/993, distributor cap, 993 PAS drive housing O ring, 993 PAS drive housing seal, 60mm-60mm jubilee clips, wurth wax, floorpan/light housing breather grommit, bulb, gasket,transmission fluid, zymol.
List 2:
headlamp washers not working, bonnet struuts worn, engine lid light not working,front luggage compartment screw missing, o/s/f fog light chip, new front and rear brakes required (£900), new tyres required , rear bumper stay mounts on PU broken, rear cat heat shield corroded, chain chest gaskets sweating, rms sweating, front crankshaft seal leaking, minor gear box oil leak, new clutch in 5-10k miles.
As you can see guys, I have told Craig to make me up a list of what work is required until it is mint!
Sounds a lot eh but then it really will be as it left the factory.
I reckon I am probably looking at another 2500 - 3500 to do the remainder. what do you guys think?
Also do you think I overpaid for the initial work i have had done? As i said, I found Craig to be a decent and honest enough chap and would certainly recommend him (as long as the general consensus is that he hasn't kippered me!)
opinions valued
Yes the inspection showed up brakes, clutch, tyres plus other little bits - It did not show up any of the sweats, control arms, suspension bushers/dampeners etc!
Yes, I did neg someway below the asking price as otherwise it would have been overpriced! the mileage is 65 000. the rest of the car is in v good condition! -
Yes - the previos owner had clearly been thinking about the sale for a while and had not maintained the car for the final year or so as I would have done - but again i suspected this before I bought as the guy told me he bought it ' get something out of his system' - would not normally look at a car that someone has bought to do that with but he only did about 4k in 18 months so he clearly didnt get that much out of his system!
Anyhow - great car, lovely drive and look!
Yes, I did neg someway below the asking price as otherwise it would have been overpriced! the mileage is 65 000. the rest of the car is in v good condition! -
Yes - the previos owner had clearly been thinking about the sale for a while and had not maintained the car for the final year or so as I would have done - but again i suspected this before I bought as the guy told me he bought it ' get something out of his system' - would not normally look at a car that someone has bought to do that with but he only did about 4k in 18 months so he clearly didnt get that much out of his system!
Anyhow - great car, lovely drive and look!
Yes - I know Vesuvius - I am thrilled by the lack of sweat report - although in fairness, it is very hard to carry out that sort of intrusive survey without taking it away to a garage.
I have also been told that these sweats do not really need to be rectified (By GTone - the garage I took the car to for work!) I am just a perfectionist so want everything to be tip top!
I have also been told that these sweats do not really need to be rectified (By GTone - the garage I took the car to for work!) I am just a perfectionist so want everything to be tip top!
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