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Old 09-12-2009, 02:20 PM
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Default Carmel/Monterey, CA shop recommendation?

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I need to know if there is a good independent Porsche shop in the Carmel/Monterey area? My fan belt light came on, and while all (3) the belts appear to be intact, I'd like to get it checked out on Monday.

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Old 09-12-2009, 04:25 PM
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no idea on the shop Paul but it is very likely the fan belt sensor. Easy fix.
If all belts there and OK then you are safe to drive. Only possible risk would be if the fan belt picked this time to actually fail with no working warning light... and you didn't hear it fail.
Good luck!
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Paul,

Mark is correct. It is a simple DIY if you are so inclined....Here's the link to step-by-step instructions: http://p-car.com/diy/roller/

Good luck,
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Their is a Porsche dealership in Seaside if you can't locate someone that can fix it for you. Hope that this helps, sometimes you just need to do what needs to be done :-) if you are on the road away from home...
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Thanks guys. I would just wait, but I am getting some strange noises from the engine compartment so I would like to have everything checked over. I saw a shop with several Pcars parked outside today so maybe I'll talk to them.
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Paul-- I was lucky to meet a lot of helpful Porsche enthusiasts while in Monterey & Carmel for Car Week last month. I heard the name of independent technician David Loop a couple of times, in very positive references. I have no affiliation or personal experience with Mr. Loop; just hope the following information may help. Good luck!

Similar questions have come up in the 911 forum:
Originally Posted by earlyapex
David Loop European
160 Calle Del Oaks
Monterey, CA 93940-780
831-393-9995

David is very well respected in the local Porsche community and has many years of Porsche experience.
Originally Posted by earlyapex
Mohr Imports always has a good selection of cars that they seem to easily turn over. There is a very good shop near by that can do the PPI.

David Loop European

David is very well respected.
Originally Posted by earlyapex
You can have a paintless dent repair done to get the dings out.

I would call David Loop at David Loop European in Monterey. He is the local go to guy for air cooled Porsches. He can recommend a very good shop for you.
Originally Posted by 86NOH2O
David Loop European. Only works on Porsche. PCA member, works on my car, races his. Real nice guy. I don't know if he does alignment. But he might give you a good referral. He is in Del Rey Oaks right off Hgwy 68.
Similar to what Ray wrote below in the 964 forum, I get the impression Loop European may specialize in pre-1990 Porsches. If he can't help with your 993, I suspect David will know your best resources.
Originally Posted by kimo964
I spoke to Dave yesterday and he only works on earlier P-cars.
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Curve lover:

Thanks! I'll call David on Monday morning.

Cheers,

Paul.



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