Am looking to get back into the 944/968 game
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I have an opportunity to buy a 968 convertible with triptronic. I owned a 1987 944NA with auto trans back 10 years ago and now that my sons no longer need car seats, the decade with a lame sedan are over. My 944 had a flex plate issue and needed that replaced at mucho dinero and I don't want that again. I'm not sure if flex plates on the 968 are any better than 944s.
For 968s, what questions should I ask the seller such as when the flex plate was replaced (if at all), when the timing belt was last replaced, etc.
TIA
For 968s, what questions should I ask the seller such as when the flex plate was replaced (if at all), when the timing belt was last replaced, etc.
TIA
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From my experience belts and water pump are a good start. Any history of the car is a bonus but the best thing would be to have the car looked at by a local expert as they will know where to look for common issues.
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so what can i expect if i take the car to a local Porsche dealership to do PPI in terms of time, cost and what they inspect?
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The dealership may not be so into doing PPI's on it anymore. 944's are so far off the dealer mechanics radar these days, my local one HATES working on them though the parts guy is fine with the DIY crowd and does well by us. Check with the dealership and they will tell you what they are willing to do.
Look over the car, plan on doing the belts/WP if it hasn't been done recently. The cam chain pads need to be checked/replaced if never done or cracked. Otherwise if the car looks good, your probably ok, you'll end up figuring out everything else after you drive it for a while.
Look over the car, plan on doing the belts/WP if it hasn't been done recently. The cam chain pads need to be checked/replaced if never done or cracked. Otherwise if the car looks good, your probably ok, you'll end up figuring out everything else after you drive it for a while.
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add to that, a new cam chain. they stretch and cause excessive wear on your cam's sprockets.
I'd say, get a manual car, but they're selling for well more than tiptronic cars.....
I'd say, get a manual car, but they're selling for well more than tiptronic cars.....
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