Where in the engine compartment is the sticker "ENGINE IS FITTED WITH ELECTRONIC OCTANE KNOCK CONTROL?"

 

Lower right side

 

Thank you!! I'll check when the weather cools off. Your engine bay is spotless. Looks really nice.

 

While we discussing OEM engine bay stickers. The 96 and later cars had the Mobil 1 sticker on the plastic fan duct housing. Porsche got Mobil as a a race sponsor and started using Mobil 1 in late 1995 ('96 race season), did the early 993s (1994-95) have the Shell sticker same as the 1995 968s? I have seen some early cars without any sticker. Just wondering when the Mobil 1 stickers were applied.

 

I know that I do not have the Mobil sticker. My car was built March '95. I will check for the "ENGINE....OCTANE ..." sticker after the weather cools.

 

Good luck trying to find this original Mobil One with the words Porsche exclusively recommends.

 

Zed, you are right, the originals had the words Exclusively Recommends and a part number with a .00 suffix, and the replacement and the ones for 97-98 dropped the word exclusive and has a suffix of .01 Guess the factory/dealers wanted to be able to use other brands if need be.

 

So if you are showing in a concours, do you get full credit for the original that bubbled and peeled (as most did) or if you present with an inauthentic new decal
I'm keeping my original. When these 993s become as valuable as the 356 you will be glad you did.

 

Zed mentioned keeping things original, for the future, comparing them to the 356 where originality for many is critical. I agree, as I have been in the 356 world for 50+ years, and wish I had picked up lots of the original stuff back when they were available. I did collect a lot, but there are always the little things that become unobtainable later on.
Must haves for the 993? Owners manual set, with the service booklet, dealer listing, radio instructions, leather binder, radio code card. Also the air compressor, complete tool kit,( if your car has factory wheel locks then the little "L" shaped hook to remove the covers). Then if you look in the accessory booklets, the Boutique booklets, and ads from the PCA Panorama of the late 90's you will find lots of stuff being sold by Porsche. Such as the original black small first aid kit and warning triangle (both not original to US delivered cars, but were dealer options), Mobil 1 oil bag, original key fob, Porsche touch up paint stick, cassette tape cleaning kit, VDO Tire Gauge, factory issued sales brochures, color sample book. To help prove the originality you need: Certificate of Authenticity, or the more recent offering Classic Technical Certificate, or at least nicely printed out list from the decoded VIN with options that match the stickers under the frunk and in the service book. Maybe the Porsche cleaning kit, luggage by Porsche Design, from the 90's or what ever would add to the "fu fu" for the car. When a bunch have all very similar cars it comes down to who has the most and rarest stuff. So start collecting now???

 

I just bought this 1995, built June 1994. There is a Shell sticker in the engine bay.

See the smaller white “Shell” sticker beneath the yellow “High Voltage” warning sticker. Located along the driver’s side of the engine bay.


Zoom shows part # 930.006.543.02

 

Never see the Shell sticker in a 993. Your car’s value just increased $5,000!!

 

[QUOTE=StevenGilroy;16834850]Zed mentioned keeping things original, for the future, comparing them to the 356 where originality for many is critical. I agree, as I have been in the 356 world for 50+ years, and wish I had picked up lots of the original stuff back when they were available. I did collect a lot, but there are always the little things that become unobtainable later on.
Must haves for the 993? Owners manual set, with the service booklet, dealer listing, radio instructions, leather binder, radio code card. Also the air compressor, complete tool kit,( if your car has factory wheel locks then the little "L" shaped hook to remove the covers). Then if you look in the accessory booklets, the Boutique booklets, and ads from the PCA Panorama of the late 90's you will find lots of stuff being sold by Porsche. Such as the original black small first aid kit and warning triangle (both not original to US delivered cars, but were dealer options), Mobil 1 oil bag, original key fob, Porsche touch up paint stick, cassette tape cleaning kit, VDO Tire Gauge, factory issued sales brochures, color sample book. To help prove the originality you need: Certificate of Authenticity, or the more recent offering Classic Technical Certificate, or at least nicely printed out list from the decoded VIN with options that match the stickers under the frunk and in the service book. Maybe the Porsche cleaning kit, luggage by Porsche Design, from the 90's or what ever would add to the "fu fu" for the car. When a bunch have all very similar cars it comes down to who has the most and rarest stuff. So start collecting now???[/QUOTEI
Thank you for your information. I collect 1970 Oldsmobile 442 convertibles. Build sheets, Protect-O-Plates, Warranty papers, owners history, original lacquer paint, window stickers, original spare tire and wheel, and the original jack all add to the value of the cars.
I bought my '95 new and everything on the car is original including the AM/FM Stereo radio with cassette and all of the manuals and materials that you referenced.
I also have the original factory wheels and the key to remove the wheel locks.
What is the "little L shaped hook to remove the covers?" A photograph will help. Is the L shaped hook part of the factory tool kit?
Thank you for advice. I agree.

 

Awesome! I’m very fortunate that the owner passed along many of the accessories listed in this thread.

 

If your wheel locks have the plastic cap and it has a small hole then the hook would have been in a small plastic bag with the "key" , the "hook" and instructions for the locks. The hook is actually a 928 part number, 928 361 311 00 but was originally part of the lock set. Only for the ones with plastic caps with hole.

 

My 1994 looks exactly the same. The extra $5k value comes from the G5021 gearbox.