Ok, so I did a search 1st. Did a 90k mi service go from $1400 in 2006 to $4500 today?
08-26-2011, 03:52 PM
#91
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Hey, if any of you guys want to open up a shop in Rockville/Gaithersburg MD you have a built in clientele of tons of people like me that are paying an awful lot for Porsche services! Niche market just waiting for you. Very few shops in my area.
08-26-2011, 09:55 PM
#92
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Who the eff routed that #2 spark plug cable? The last guy that worked on it was a winner.
It was supposed to look something like...
Actually, I have to pull #2 up through the grommet by a centimeter or two, just so that it does not touch the #1 cap.
It was supposed to look something like...
Actually, I have to pull #2 up through the grommet by a centimeter or two, just so that it does not touch the #1 cap.
08-27-2011, 12:06 AM
#93
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"Here is where we are as of now: We have diagnosed and fixed the 'no starting' issue. It turned out to be a faulty relay located in the front trunk. We have also mounted and balanced the tires.
As for the rest of the work, the car needs: 90k service (which includes oil/filter, 12 spark plugs, engine and cabin filters, fuel filter & chassis/body lube), valve cover gaskets, plug wires, timing chain covers, front diff output seals and the AC blower resistor.
In order of priority, I would go: 1-Alignment 2-Spark Plug Wires 3-Valve Covers 4-90k Service 5-Front Diff Output Seals 6-Timing Chain Covers 7-AC Resistor
The issue is the amount of work that needs to be done. If all the work was to be done, it would be cheaper in the end to simply pull the motor and perform the work. The labor on the 90k, plug wires, valve covers & timing covers all drops. But if one of those tasks is not approved/performed, it then costs more to remove the engine and do the remaining jobs.
One other potential issue is the front diff leaks. The front differential holds very little gear oil (less than one quart) and is known to be weak. So any loss of oil only increases the chance of a damaged front differential.
My recommendation is to come up with a budget that you are comfortable with and we will let you know what work we can perform according to the priority list. We will whatever we can to make sure the car gets fixed properly, just let us know what we can do for you. Please give us a call whenever you can."
