ChicagoFX(993)

I understand the idea that 104k mile car isn't exactly "brand new" but, I never said I wasn't open to negotiation.

Those interested should keep in mind I have every single record since the car was purchased (including the original invoice at 56 miles in 1997) and the car has had the top end properly done twice, once at 44,xxx miles and again at 84,xxx miles, so the car is completely good to go...I also had all of the belts spark plugs timing/tune etc done in the last 3k miles.

RollingArt

Oh man, this is one of the more entertaining for sale threads I've read.

Good looking car. GL with sale and life in London.

Back to irregularly scheduled flame war.



Phil

MIK911

Not bashing, but wondering why a 993 would need top end done at 44 and 84K?
Surely this is not typical(?)

CorrdoBrit

Just what I was going to ask. It was my understanding that the reason the rebuild was needed was because soft valve slides were installed at the factory. Replacement with better spec'ed parts overcomes this deficiency and from that point you're good to go. Perhaps the SAI was causing problems and threw up CEL warnings at approx 85K. I little more explanation would be useful here. At that rate another rebuild will be required in about 15K miles.

ChicagoFX(993)

The first one may not have had the upgraded parts. I am not sure when Porsche identified the valve guide problem. But I am sure that the second one had the upgraded version of the parts installed as it was done much more recently.

I have had the SAI checked by VFC when I first brought it in and the last time I went, they stated that everything looks tip top. I have never had an SAI CEL and neither did my dad since the 85k job was done. I have a code reader, and the only CEL i have had was related to a misfire and that was solved by having the spark plugs and wires replaced and the distributors cleaned/rebuilt.