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09-14-2008 | 02:42 PM

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thanks Rome Can you tell us more re the top end rebuild at such a tender age (low mileage) ??
How bout some pics ??

Jack
(door check strap done)

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09-14-2008 | 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by pedsurg

thanks Rome Can you tell us more re the top end rebuild at such a tender age (low mileage) ??
How bout some pics ??

Jack
(door check strap done)

Here is a lengthy thread which details my decision to do the top end.

https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...ferrerid=34752

Here are some pics of the refinished seat bolsters, and the car.

https://rennlist.com/forums/showpost...9&postcount=67

Hope this helps!

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09-14-2008 | 03:04 PM

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Oh yeah-- I also replaced the driver's side speaker cover which had a small indentation in it (probably from when the PO opened the door with her foot/high heels).

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09-15-2008 | 12:13 AM

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Check the oil cooler and ac condenser cooling fan resistors...they fail after few years.

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09-15-2008 | 12:31 AM

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thanks gms. i replaced those resistors when i added the aux oil coolers (fvd) last year.

jack

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09-15-2008 | 02:11 AM

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Thanks everyone for the great responses....Thinking about buying a friends 98 c2. This is making the decision less scary.

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09-16-2008 | 07:58 PM

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So any leads on finding a three spoked matching steering wheel ?? ( other suggestions always welcomed)

Jack

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09-18-2008 | 12:51 PM

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All belts changed regardless of wear every 3 years.

That's what my Porsche factory trained mechanic recommends.

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02-25-2009 | 11:33 AM

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pedsurg

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BAD NEWS !! Will be selling or parting out
Car recently totaled,
Extensive front end damage no rear end damage
attempt at posting classified ad not yet successful

Jack

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02-25-2009 | 01:29 PM

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Kika

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BAD NEWS !! Will be selling or parting out
Car recently totaled,
Extensive front end damage no rear end damage
attempt at posting classified ad not yet successful

Jack

Really sorry to hear that.... if the motor and tranny are good, why not fix? how bad is the front end damage?

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03-05-2009 | 02:40 PM

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pedsurg

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pics

some pics

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03-05-2009 | 02:40 PM

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another

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03-05-2009 | 02:43 PM

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still another

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03-05-2009 | 07:30 PM

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Bill Verburg

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Sorry for your loss!!
I sent a PM from the classifieds but just in case you don't get it, I am interested in some parts that you may have available. PM one way or the other.

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