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05-04-2009, 04:56 PM
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Just my two cents, but for that kind of money you could buy an excellent example of a 3.2, 964, 993 and have plenty of money to spare for repairs and upgrades. If you like watercooled 911's more power to you. The older 911's hold there value really well and are a lot of fun to drive and own. Good luck.
05-06-2009, 07:52 AM
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not for nothing but I see a lot of floods around here.
if my car I'd immediately pickel the engine and tranny in diesel fuel and buy the total from the insurance company for cheap. I don't drain the water out of the engine until the diesel is ready to get poured in.
One would be suprised about how much can be salvaged from a drowned engine. Even electric PC boards, starters, and alternators can often be saved. The trick is to act as soon as possible.
no way I'd ever watch a $15k engine rust into a boat anchor
and good luck with your adventure
if my car I'd immediately pickel the engine and tranny in diesel fuel and buy the total from the insurance company for cheap. I don't drain the water out of the engine until the diesel is ready to get poured in.
One would be suprised about how much can be salvaged from a drowned engine. Even electric PC boards, starters, and alternators can often be saved. The trick is to act as soon as possible.
no way I'd ever watch a $15k engine rust into a boat anchor
and good luck with your adventure
05-06-2009, 10:46 AM
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not for nothing but I see a lot of floods around here.
if my car I'd immediately pickel the engine and tranny in diesel fuel and buy the total from the insurance company for cheap. I don't drain the water out of the engine until the diesel is ready to get poured in.
One would be suprised about how much can be salvaged from a drowned engine. Even electric PC boards, starters, and alternators can often be saved. The trick is to act as soon as possible.
no way I'd ever watch a $15k engine rust into a boat anchor
and good luck with your adventure
if my car I'd immediately pickel the engine and tranny in diesel fuel and buy the total from the insurance company for cheap. I don't drain the water out of the engine until the diesel is ready to get poured in.
One would be suprised about how much can be salvaged from a drowned engine. Even electric PC boards, starters, and alternators can often be saved. The trick is to act as soon as possible.
no way I'd ever watch a $15k engine rust into a boat anchor
and good luck with your adventure
05-06-2009, 03:47 PM
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when I turned a wrench at a boat yard it was common for an owner to toss his depth finder because of it "wearing out".
I would take it appart and wash the board in soap & water. Then let it dry out for a couple of days and bingo. I would guess the salt air and spray would cause board circuits to cross voltages?
once a wire is completely submerged there is a good chance the water will leak under the sheathing and causing elec problems later.
I would take it appart and wash the board in soap & water. Then let it dry out for a couple of days and bingo. I would guess the salt air and spray would cause board circuits to cross voltages?
once a wire is completely submerged there is a good chance the water will leak under the sheathing and causing elec problems later.
05-11-2009, 11:06 AM
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All's well
OK, it's over. My life is back to normal. I got a new 997S this weekend. There were no good deals to be had on used ones and I got a fair discount on a new one...
05-11-2009, 06:58 PM
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Wow, that must be a new record for a claim payment by an insurance company. Who is your insurance company?
Nice 997S
Nice 997S