Fuzzbeaner

Hey,

There's a lot of 924/944/911 guides and checklists online, but I've been unable to find one for the 968.

I guess the most notable things I've noticed so far are:

Check the pinion bearing situation.
When were the belts last replaced.

Still, I'm sure there's a LOT more to look for than just that. And also, how can you tell if a pinon bearing is bad? (I mean, not if it is going to go bad, I know you can't tell, but rather once it's actually bad, what happens?)

Thanks guys, I confess to being a 968 nub...

'preciate the help!

-Jeff

Damian in NJ

Do a search here and on 968.net, read everything you can-then come back, we'll be glad to help-there's tons out there already typed up.

blackboy

If the pinion bearing is bad you will hear a loud noise coming from the rear of the car as you drive at speed. Sort of like tire road noise only much worse.

rpm's S2

The UK publication 911 and Porsche World had a 968 buyers guide issue back in July 2004 - Issue 124. While some of the info was UK-specific, it was a fairly thorough overview.
Back issues are available from their website - even for US readers (~$13.00).
911 and Porsche World back issues

Hey! This was my 500th post!

User 41221

Try this one, it will cover almost everything... I would add the ring and pinion and inspecting the variocam unit and camshaft gears to the list, and you should have it. A leakdown test is also mandatory on a ppi, in my opinion.

www.coopercup.com/ppi.xls