Gurgling Sound at Startup
01-25-2002, 06:58 PM
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Gurgling Sound at Startup
I know what you're probably thinking...this has already been covered in ealier posts...why doesn't this guy go read before he posts!! Well, read on - it's a hoot! 
While traveling, I often will look through the Auto classifieds just for fun -- I have found some treasures this way including the old 'vette sitting in the garage.
Anyway, I'm keepin my eyes out for a track car and found a listing for a '95 993 "Turbo" (that's what the ad said) for sale by an individual, 24000 miles, and "priced to sell". Not a great candidate for a track car (IMHO) but I thought it was worth a look.
It turns out it wasn't a turbo (had very cheap turbo-like aero kit on it) and had not been well cared for - actually in poor shape. Even appears to have been wrecked - the owner said it was just dirty. Also, no service records.
The owner (probably about 65 yrs old) started it up - I listened for a minute and then commented to him that "there is that gurgling sound that seems to stump many of us" to which he promptly replied "Son, sounds like you don't know much about these cars. Keep in mind the radiator is in the front while the engine is in the back...takes some time to pump the water all around."
...He still has the car
While traveling, I often will look through the Auto classifieds just for fun -- I have found some treasures this way including the old 'vette sitting in the garage.
Anyway, I'm keepin my eyes out for a track car and found a listing for a '95 993 "Turbo" (that's what the ad said) for sale by an individual, 24000 miles, and "priced to sell". Not a great candidate for a track car (IMHO) but I thought it was worth a look.
It turns out it wasn't a turbo (had very cheap turbo-like aero kit on it) and had not been well cared for - actually in poor shape. Even appears to have been wrecked - the owner said it was just dirty. Also, no service records.
The owner (probably about 65 yrs old) started it up - I listened for a minute and then commented to him that "there is that gurgling sound that seems to stump many of us" to which he promptly replied "Son, sounds like you don't know much about these cars. Keep in mind the radiator is in the front while the engine is in the back...takes some time to pump the water all around."
...He still has the car
01-25-2002, 07:28 PM
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LMAO!!!!
That's too funny!.. I guess that goes to show that there is no shortage of ignorance out there.
That reminds me of another co worker that went to look at a 959, but turned out be a late 70's half completed conversion project. Who did they honestly think they were going to fool?
I'd love to take a look at the original ad, if you have an online link.
Jeff
That's too funny!.. I guess that goes to show that there is no shortage of ignorance out there.
That reminds me of another co worker that went to look at a 959, but turned out be a late 70's half completed conversion project. Who did they honestly think they were going to fool?
I'd love to take a look at the original ad, if you have an online link.
Jeff
01-25-2002, 07:38 PM
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Sorry - I don't have an on-line link; I guess that's why the ad had the word "Turbo" in quotes.
He indicated he was looking for low 50s for the car...if that's what he wants, he's going to have that car for awhile.
He indicated he was looking for low 50s for the car...if that's what he wants, he's going to have that car for awhile.
01-26-2002, 10:17 PM
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[quote]Originally posted by rick-fwx:
[QB]He indicated he was looking for low 50s for the car...QB]<hr></blockquote>
Yep, might take a while to sell it
[QB]He indicated he was looking for low 50s for the car...QB]<hr></blockquote>
Yep, might take a while to sell it
01-26-2002, 10:26 PM
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[quote]"there is that gurgling sound that seems to stump many of us" to which he promptly replied "Son, sounds like you don't know much about these cars. Keep in mind the radiator is in the front while the engine is in the back...takes some time to pump the water all around."<hr></blockquote>
I wonder if you giggled when he told you this
I wonder if you giggled when he told you this
