f8vr993

I'm due for one and was thinking about couple of options...

1)Stealer-Newport Beach was highly recommended with reasonable price.
2)Indies-Hergesheimer,Stuttgart, and others...
3)DIY-most of stuff is inspect anyway and maybe help of local RL guru...
Please share your thoughts and advice as to what's the best route to take.
Yes, I'm leaning toward #1 but...

Don Plumley

My vote:
1) Yourself. It's pretty easy.
2) Hergs.
3) Any other independent.

95 C4 993

Here was my 60k tune, plus a few unexected items. Everything I supplied has a * by it and I have my indy complete everything. I have a very fine, well tuned ride right now.

1. * Suspension upgrade:
a. 4 X Bilstein HD shocks (with 30mm extra threads)
b. 4 X ROW M030 Springs
c. Front 22mm M030 Sway Bar
d. Rear 20mm M030 Sway Bar
e. Rear Drop Links
f. Front Drop Links
g. KLA Strut brace install

2. * Change spark plug wires-Beru
3. * Change air inject check valve (SAI check valve)
4. * Change both cabin air/pollen filters
5. * Change the engine air filter
6. * Change all 12 spark plugs (yea, esp. # 12 that, I know, is a PITA)
7. * Change both distributor caps
8. * Change both distributor rotors
9. * Change fuel filter
10. * Change engine oil (I will supply 10Q Mobil 1 - 15W50)
11. * Change large oil filter
12. * Change small oil filter
13. * Change A/C compressor drive belt
14. * Change Alternator drive belt (inner)
15. * Change Alternator drive belt (outer)
16. * Change power steering belt
17. * change ignation coil wire
18. Change manual transmission fluid. REDLINE
19. Bleed/flush the clutch hydraulic system
20. Bleed the brakes
Note The brake system was completely flushed less than 7 months ago so the
(ATE super blue)
21. Please perform all the (remaining) normal checks, lubrications etc. as
specified in the
60k service interval. In particular, please re-lubricate/check tolerances of
the manual
transmission gear-shift linkages/bushings etc.
22. Remove and Clean ISV
23. Replace front hood shocks

**THE UNEXPECTED**
-belt tension indicator-bearing was froze.
-Ignition coil-shot for the most part
-Distributor rebuild

Martin S.

If you opt for Newport Auto, call and ask for Kevin Kelly's Service Adviser. He is a line mechanic at Newport Auto, former lead wrench at ANDIAL, he really knows his stuff.

Hergesheimer is very good...not as familiar with Stuttgart but have heard good things about them.

DIY would be fun if you have the time and the knowledge, and support.

f8vr993

Thank you all for great advices...
This is reason why I come here everyday!(or at least try to)

Marlon

I haven't seen many posts on DIY'ng the P/S belt. Comments from process vets???

mar

chris walrod

Best to replace the p/s belt at clutch time -- which, as of lately, with the cars I have had, seems to be around the 60K mile mark.

24FPS

thanks for this post guys my lil' blk cab has turned 55k & will be gettin' the 60k thing done a little eary... before my track up north to meet some nor cal-listers

think just to be safe will do all the belts and a new ck. valve & lower valve cover gaskets too.

i really love my 993.

Robin 993DX

I did it without an engine drop by unbolting the P/S pump. But I will never attempt that again, what a major PITA. And the belt at 90k miles was in perfect shape.

Rick Lee

I do my major services over a few mos. as I have time and can round up parts. Between 50k and 55k miles I DIY'ed the following:

1) plugs - $50
2) plug wires - $150 (I reused my connectors)
3) rebuilt dizzy, caps and rotors - $250
4) belts - $50
5) tranny fluid - $40
6) oil, filters and air filter - $85
7) brake and clutch flush - $15
8) hood and decklid shocks - $35

So that's under $700 and I know it was done right by the person who cares about the car more than anyone else.

Where I got stung and had to take her to a pro was for CEL stuff that I was unable to DIY diagnose. That work cost me $560, then I put in all new O2 sensors for around $500 and finally had my injectors ultrasonically cleaned for $160. The injectors fixed the problem once and for all. In total I've spent under $2k on my 993 in the last three years and it needs absolutely nothing. Not a bad cost of ownership.