Driving my new '86 951 from Nashville to Dallas this weekend- what do I need?
10-14-2011, 04:38 AM
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I think I'd still be bawling my eyes out, lol... makes me sad just watching all the 944 fire videos on youtube...
PS: Now I'm getting paranoid, kinda want to get new fuel lines, I'm pretty sure mine are original.
PS: Now I'm getting paranoid, kinda want to get new fuel lines, I'm pretty sure mine are original.
10-14-2011, 12:57 PM
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Local lister to me got north of 10K when his went up.... he had an agreed value policy.
You can obsess every little thing on the car, which is brand new to you.. or you can depart with the belief that the PPI was performed properly!
I am sure there are plenty of listers along the way that can help if you need it, just need someone to get in touch with to relay a call for help on here, and I am sure someone will jump in!
You can obsess every little thing on the car, which is brand new to you.. or you can depart with the belief that the PPI was performed properly!
I am sure there are plenty of listers along the way that can help if you need it, just need someone to get in touch with to relay a call for help on here, and I am sure someone will jump in!
10-14-2011, 01:29 PM
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Local lister to me got north of 10K when his went up.... he had an agreed value policy.
You can obsess every little thing on the car, which is brand new to you.. or you can depart with the belief that the PPI was performed properly!
I am sure there are plenty of listers along the way that can help if you need it, just need someone to get in touch with to relay a call for help on here, and I am sure someone will jump in!
You can obsess every little thing on the car, which is brand new to you.. or you can depart with the belief that the PPI was performed properly!
I am sure there are plenty of listers along the way that can help if you need it, just need someone to get in touch with to relay a call for help on here, and I am sure someone will jump in!
Still trying to decide my route home tomorrow- seller also mentioned and pushed the Natchez Trace! Will figure it out tonight. If anyone's in that area or along I-40 between Nashville and Dallas, please let me know though I should be fine- I have more confidence in the car now and roadside assistance.
10-14-2011, 01:46 PM
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Zims in Bedford probably has a DME relay in-stock if you really want one.
On your way back down from the Ozarks, take AR23 out of Eureka Springs down to 71 and into Mena, AR. From Mena, take AR88 to OK1 into Talihena, OK. The road is called the Talihena Scenic Byway, and is a great drive. Probably the best road within a few hours of the metromess if you ask me.
Good luck with the car!
On your way back down from the Ozarks, take AR23 out of Eureka Springs down to 71 and into Mena, AR. From Mena, take AR88 to OK1 into Talihena, OK. The road is called the Talihena Scenic Byway, and is a great drive. Probably the best road within a few hours of the metromess if you ask me.
Good luck with the car!
10-14-2011, 01:49 PM
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10-14-2011, 04:56 PM
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If your at the half way point of your journey and you hear a loud pop! The car won't rev past 4000 and you hear a sound like a water fall, go straight to the throttle body to inter cooler hose! Just pop it back on and be on your way!
Usually pops off half way through a virgin trip, usually at night somewhere with bad lighting!Ask me how I know!
Usually pops off half way through a virgin trip, usually at night somewhere with bad lighting!Ask me how I know!
10-14-2011, 05:12 PM
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If your at the half way point of your journey and you hear a loud pop! The car won't rev past 4000 and you hear a sound like a water fall, go straight to the throttle body to inter cooler hose! Just pop it back on and be on your way!
Usually pops off half way through a virgin trip, usually at night somewhere with bad lighting!Ask me how I know!
Usually pops off half way through a virgin trip, usually at night somewhere with bad lighting!Ask me how I know!
10-14-2011, 05:23 PM
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oh...and if you need a recommendation for a good 944 tech in the Dallas area I can make one (Rennlister "Phlip"). I've used him on my car and the work has been excellent, on time and fair priced. The Ft. Worth area has Don Istook as well, and I've heard a bunch of first hand accounts of his work (for many years!)..
10-14-2011, 05:41 PM
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I suggest, if possible, looking at the accessory drive belt tensioners to make sure they are not falling off or loose or damaged. On long drives these can become a problem. If they are tightened one of the wrong ways they can get damaged and then eventually fall off. Few people realize that you can operate the jackscews with the end bolts still tight as well as the pivot bolts. The turnbuckle or jackscrew affords enough leverage to break those bolts, mounting ears, etc.
10-14-2011, 06:03 PM
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I suggest, if possible, looking at the accessory drive belt tensioners to make sure they are not falling off or loose or damaged. On long drives these can become a problem. If they are tightened one of the wrong ways they can get damaged and then eventually fall off. Few people realize that you can operate the jackscews with the end bolts still tight as well as the pivot bolts. The turnbuckle or jackscrew affords enough leverage to break those bolts, mounting ears, etc.
10-14-2011, 06:34 PM
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