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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 02:04 PM
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Thanks Pete, it's on the list.

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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 07:54 PM
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Mine is fine after 10 years.
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 11:35 PM
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Brett: Have you noticed any change over the ten years?

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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 01:42 AM
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No, it sounds as good now as it was when I first got it. Not to mention that it rides and shifts better now. The slippery slope has its positive side!
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 07:34 PM
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Well I finally got around to changing the tranny fluid. Fluid was dark and thick. I'll definitely change it again within the year. Getting the fill plug off was a challenge but this is definely doable for the average rennlister. A worthwhile DIY.
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 09:13 AM
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if you go to autocross or DE, changing the tranny fluid is an annual or bi-annual thing anyway
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 09:53 AM
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In reference to the wood dash/wheel, etc.:

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Thanks John, as I said before I had my doubts but its sweet in the flesh. Here's another view.
Oh wow! That is beautiful!

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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 02:53 PM
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Chris: Agreed. My track car fluid is changed two or three times a year. I was surprised at the condition of "S's" tranny fluid, however. I'll be changing it annually, if not sooner. It's in good shape and generally well cared for; purchased from the original owner, a PCA'er. Maybe this is a good example of the differemces between a PCA owner and a Rennlist owner???

Michael: Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 12:23 PM
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After rereading most of the SAI threads I think my next project wil be to change the check valve. Does the board agree with a Q 10-15K mile change interval?
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 02:51 PM
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 04:29 PM
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"Q" = every
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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Pickled Piper
It is possible to swap the seat backs.

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Yes, it is possible !!
I did it on my 964 and now on the 993
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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 08:52 PM
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If its not too late - I bought my '95 in Oct 2004 with nearly 20k miles - for 10 year items I replaced all belts and did the pulley update; cleaned the ISV valve; serviced the TIP transmission (Fluid and filters); bled and replaced brake fluid and rubber brake line; repacked CV joint; lubed door hinges; and changed the smal oil filter which wasn't done at time of purchase. I've also driven it enough so I had the 30k service done in late 2005.

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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 10:17 PM
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Peter: Its never too late. Did you notice a difference with the pulley update (?RS)? What condition was your SAI valve in at 20K miles? Arre you planning on updating-replacing the suspension?
Jack
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Old Jan 9, 2007 | 12:35 AM
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What about the tranny fluid? Would you change it on a "new" ten year old car. Previous owner had never changed it.
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Change it, regardless of the mileage. I did my initial change on the 993 last year at 21k miles. It was ready.
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