What parts from Porsche are we in danger of running out?
06-28-2006 | 01:48 PM
#31
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Tools wear out or are destroyed after so many runs.
Smaller tools(badges etc) can be remanufactured as they can make more money off the items sold in larger volumes.
That is why the guys who create new and better parts for these cars should be worshipped.
Smaller tools(badges etc) can be remanufactured as they can make more money off the items sold in larger volumes.
That is why the guys who create new and better parts for these cars should be worshipped.
06-28-2006 | 01:58 PM
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We really are in a golden age of 944 ownership. Used parts are easy to find, since there's no resale value and it's more profitable to part them. Most parts are available from the factory as well. Just don't ask for part 944.500.901.02.
06-28-2006 | 05:22 PM
#34
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Originally Posted by yellowline
Most parts are available from the factory as well. Just don't ask for part 944.500.901.02.
I know there are only a couple existing new wiring harnesses and engine short blocks left. Heads are NLA.
At some point, I will buy a new harness and short block. I don't think anyone will be shelling out the oneyfor the short block, except me because I'm just nuts like that.
06-29-2006 | 03:48 PM
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To the guy who made the original post DT-1 parts aren't that hard to find. I have never had to look but my local donnelson Yamaha dealers to get any part I need. I was able to get a NOS horn for my AT1c. 944 parts also came from audi's and VW. So parts won't be a problem for a while.
06-29-2006 | 05:49 PM
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Part of what originally attracted me to Porsche ownership was the parts availability.
What I am most impressed about is that you can still get so many new original interior parts for older Porsches (not that the reproduction ones are all that bad, either).
As for parts availibility, I recall a Pontiac dealer once telling me, more than 10 years ago, that it was the law that they had to ensure availability of body and crash repair parts (tail lights, grilles, etc.) for 10 years and engine parts for 25 years. Not sure how much truth there is to that, but it makes sense..
What I am most impressed about is that you can still get so many new original interior parts for older Porsches (not that the reproduction ones are all that bad, either).
As for parts availibility, I recall a Pontiac dealer once telling me, more than 10 years ago, that it was the law that they had to ensure availability of body and crash repair parts (tail lights, grilles, etc.) for 10 years and engine parts for 25 years. Not sure how much truth there is to that, but it makes sense..
06-29-2006 | 06:21 PM
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This thought of parts shortage or NLA worried me for a bit. However, since most of us are wrenchers, we can always figure out some aftermarket alternative or ghetto rig a solution with the right tools or a competent machine shop. I will eat these words when we run out of usable 944 engine blocks.
06-29-2006 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Tony K
. . . . As for parts availibility, I recall a Pontiac dealer once telling me, more than 10 years ago, that it was the law that they had to ensure availability of body and crash repair parts (tail lights, grilles, etc.) for 10 years and engine parts for 25 years. Not sure how much truth there is to that, but it makes sense..
08-06-2006 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by kevincnc
Ahh, I didn't know what a 74 Norton was, and that was supposed to be a friendly comment to ST 
I'm not worried about keeping my car running guys, that wasn't the point. No doubt there will always be used parts, and better aftermarket parts. Maybe someday I'll want to build a more modern one, just trying to keep my first one original.
I'm not worried about keeping my car running guys, that wasn't the point. No doubt there will always be used parts, and better aftermarket parts. Maybe someday I'll want to build a more modern one, just trying to keep my first one original.
08-06-2006 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by eohrnberger
If memory serves, this is US law. I'll wager that the EU already has, or soon will adopt a similar statue.
08-07-2006 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by leonc944
He told me the other day that the turbo exhaust manifolds are no longer available from Porsche.
08-07-2006 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by eohrnberger
He continued in saying that while at some point the parts may be on back order until there is enough demend to warrant a production run, eventually a run would be made and sold, as all the tools to produce the parts are owned by Porsche, they still exist, so the parts can be made. All this seems to make sense and adds up in my mind.