anyone have a good ppi checklist. I got one from a suggested mechanic and found it wanting. It was not as detailed as I would want. They provded their checkin and check out sheets for nromal servicing. I would want them to physically check all the oil hoses, all the rubber, do a temperature measurement on the AC, also do a pressure check on the AC, check for replaced body parts, missing screws, proper function of cab mechanisms, etc.

 

Garrett had a thread about that a few years ago. Search the archives, it's well worth going through it.

 

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarti...repurchase.htm

 

by Garrett376

I've read through this forum for years, and it seems like a valuable thing to new 964 owners would be a checklist they could have when reviewing a potential purchase. So I thought it might be nice to have everyone contribute their thoughts on things they've found out about their car, that would be helpful to inspect when looking at a 964 to buy. Here's the start of the list of things to check based on 4 groups. Soon we can have a nice big list covering everything!


Test Drive Check:
car starts up without pressing accelerator pedal with no smoke - watch the tail pipe
idle speed is fairly level
engine is not overly noise on startup or running - no real difference between starting the cold engine, or a running warm engine
all gauges register properly
all warning lights appear when ignition is on, and extinguish once engine is running
smooth shifting when warmed up
no shuddering of the clutch upon take-off from start
clutch pedal does not hang - returns to normal position
brakes in straight line, with no shuddering even under hard braking at high speed
drive at high speeds with all windows shut to listen for air leaks and other noises
C4: go over 70mph for several minutes to be sure no ABS/PDAS issues are present with the longitudinal accelerometer
cruise control check - be sure it works
go in reverse at full steering lock in both directions to see if there is rubbing or bad noise
with engine off in quiet area, activate clutch to listen to its function - shouldn't hear much
check C4 PDAS lock switch function at a stop, then drive to 20mph to see the locking deactivates
check A/C function including all sliders to adjust flow, heat and cold


Mechanical Check:
C4: hydraulic pump & warning activates after pumping pedal hard 4-5 times
tire wear acceptable and even
brake pad and rotor wear - inspect pads with flashlight, feel rotors for lip
remove engine & tranny undertrays and evaluate engine oil leaks
inspect CV joint boots to see if they're cracked
remove front underside panel to look for steering rack leaking
inspect engine belts condition
in darkness, spray ignition wires with water when engine is running to see if there is arcing present

Exterior Check:
all labels present with serial numbers on later cars on all body panels
label present with option codes under hood
body panel gaps are consistent on body
rear spoiler wall intact - check with spoiler extended
paint appears consistent in bright sunlight
window seals not pulling up or bubbling
if cabrio top - close top and spray hose at the front windows and roof where it meets the windshield to see if it leaks

Interior Check:
all warning lights work
all electrical functions work: window motors, sunroof, cabrio top, mirrors, radio wipers, etc.
in dark setting, turn on headlights and see if gauge backlighting is even, and gauge faces are not cracked (not noticeable in day light)
any pitting of windshield or cracking
seat adjustments work properly
emergency brake properly adjusted - goes 3 clicks before it takes a lot of resistance to pull further/higher
radio speakers work with no electrical noise/interference
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Read more here.

 

thanks

 

In my opinion the best you can do is get the "911 Secrets Revealed" buyers guide from Adrian Crowford.
This is THE list.. I'm sure most of this is here in Rennlist but unless you're ready to search, search and search..
best $25 bucks that saved me from buying lemons.

http://www.911secrets.com/

 

hey,
I used the chcklist at http://www.porsche964.co.uk/. Halfway down the page, there is a pdf after the header 'Buying a 964?'
I found it very usefull. I am certainly not gearhead- quite the opposite (don't know what that is called), and i used it to steer clear of a couple of dodgy cars before I found the one i have now.
rgds
Lars

 

Doctor?

 

Haha pretty funny, I wish.....

 

Hey, I represent that comment!

Marc