Waz996

Greetings lucky ones!

Fadz996, a rennlist member and previous owner of a 996C4s, is waiting for his next 997 C4S order, which is at least a year away from now..

His addiction to Pcars still lead him to pay down for a 964 Turbo 3.6 1995 model, yellow color.. The car is being PPI'd by Porsche specialists here in Dubai tomorrow..

Needless to say the car is a piece of art, however we wouldnt mind your opinions on what to look for to make sure the car is not deffective.

For example I noticed only one (right) exhaust works on startup, i saw a lot of complicated piping on the left exhaust, but is this normal..

Advices really appreciated (quickly!) from the listers, thanks in advance..

Wael
996C2 99 6Sp

Ian964

The left exhaust is tied to the wastegate, that is fine that only 1 works.

The 3.6 is a 94 model year.

I dunno what else to look for?? Maybe find out when the last valve ajustment was because they need those every 15k miles and its expensive.

SonnyV

Make sure to do compression test and leakdown test for each cylinder. The number should be consitent across all six.

Other than that, make sure to check for smoke on start up, boost leaks, and no smoke then you floor the gas in say 2nd or 3rd gear. Have someone look from behind while you drive the car.

Good luck, and have fun,

Sonny

bogey1

full leak down test on a warm engine! Speaking from experience, bad valves can cost a small fortune on the 3.6! The exhaust valves are 3X the cost of the valve on the 91-92. Apart from that, it really depends on how many miles are on the car. The dual mass clutch is good for 50,000 usually. If the car is being sold as a 95, there is a problem, and you may want to verify the VIN is actually for a 3.6. There have been cars converted to look like one, that are not actual 3.6's. If I recall, the yellow color is a rare car indeed. Check for smoke at the start up (bad turbo), look for leaks around the half shaft area. In general, look over the entire engine bay for signs of old oil. Its hard to say were it comes from due to the tornado effect in the rear end, but leaks generally require the engine to be removed unless you get lucky. I bought a "project" 3.6, and even I underestimated the cost to repair/replace, and upgrade. That being said, I would not trade it for a TT.

Waz996

sorry about the 95 model claim, it's a 93 i suppose.. (or was it a 94!?)

anyway, am noting your replies many thanks keep them coming!

Waz

C2 Turbo

Sonny,
Whats the story behind " smoke if floored in 2nd or 3rd" ?

SonnyV

Normally, when you accelerate in 2nd or 3rd gear if the car smoke, then it has problem with the rings and/or exhaust valves.

It is a good test of all cars, not just Turbos.

Regards,

Sonny

Fadz

a '94 genuine yellow 3.6lit turbo

i am so in love with her and i still can't believe am gonna get in touch with her soon that's only if she doesn't smoke.


cheers & thanks

Fadz

http://www.supercars.net/garages/PeP/32v2.html

Brian King

Fadz
Sadly I parted company with my 1994 3.6 Turbo last November but a couple of items I would mention from experience! Heat exchangers and oil pipes especially the long, almost L shape one on the right hand side looking from the rear. You can see part of it in the rear wheel arch. Part of the pipe just became brittle through age, just the part was expensive and takes quite a bit to fit.
Enjoy the car. I do miss mine but I now have a new Boxster S to enjoy.
Regards Brian

Fadz

Thanks Brian,

take care of your new babe
btw what's the range of sale for a 3.6 turbo?


fadz

cobalt

Here in the US good examples have been selling for between $55K and $65K. Higher mileage or damaged cars In the $45K to $55K range and pristine low mileage cars from $65K to $75K.