What does it take to get a Reliable Daily Driver?
10-09-2012, 11:29 PM
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What does it take to get a Reliable Daily Driver?
This has probably been asked before, but What would it take to make an 84' 944 Daily Driver Material? I have a new(er) motor out of an 85 and on a stand and have replaced All the Seals from the head up, Im planning on replacing all of the lower engine seals and possibly fuel lines. Any ideas are appreciated.
10-09-2012, 11:46 PM
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i say check for all leaks, front and back, because the fuel tank can leak. also look at the break fluid reservoir and check how long ago thhe belts were replaced...dont know? change em...everything else should be normal maintenance, tires, headlights, brakes, all fluids in check that sort of thing...
10-10-2012, 12:33 AM
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I drive mine daily when my daily driver is in the shop. I would say start with the big things (belts, any other engine or braking issues) and then anything else that you can think of. After you've been driving it every day for a few days all the little issues will pop up and you'll know where to go from there.
Mine leaks, but not enough to bother me at the moment. I'll figure out which seals once I get my other car back. I'm not about to replace slightly leaky oil seals on the only transportation I have when I need it every day.
Mine leaks, but not enough to bother me at the moment. I'll figure out which seals once I get my other car back. I'm not about to replace slightly leaky oil seals on the only transportation I have when I need it every day.
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10-10-2012, 12:33 AM
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dont listen to people that say buy a different car or drop in a different engine. as long as you keep up on the maintenance it will be a great dd. i drove my early 85 for two years every day, all day long. i drive my 87 turbo everyday. if you dont want to do any maintenance to your car then yes i would suggest buy a jap car
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I've driven mine 10000 miles over 2 years, every single day. Have never had a problem that wasn't expected of my $1500 porsche. Leaks quite a bit but runs like a clock.
10-10-2012, 12:50 AM
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I was just kidding about doing an engine swap with my earlier post.
Any car can be a reliable daily driver as long as regular preventative maintenance is done correctly.
Any car can be a reliable daily driver as long as regular preventative maintenance is done correctly.
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10-10-2012, 08:25 AM
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To the OP. Maintenance is KEY. Even if you do your own work, I have found it very helpful to take it to a reputable shop, and have them go over it, so you have an idea of what needs to be done now, and what can wait 3 months. DO the maintenance. Skimping causes grief later on. Stay on top of or just ahead (preventative). Its the only way. Now that mine in dd status, I have the car looked at more often. I drop it off for an oil change, and spend the extra few $$ having them do it, and have them keep an eye out for issues. I then decide if I will do it myself or farm out the work.