993 tt maintenance? Big ticket items
07-14-2018 | 11:55 AM
#16
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There’s more than a few of us who tackle most anything. A handful of guys who are outright experts, and those who are yearning to avoid having to pay others, for things they can do. Like most any hands on task, tools and experience (a.k.a “screw ups”) are your friends. Without either or both, it’d be futile to try much on these cars. I have yet to drop my engine, and am NOT looking forward to it. When it MUST occur, is the soonest I’ll do it. :-/
07-14-2018 | 12:00 PM
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In his inquiry, he asked “overhaul, bearings”. You gotta split case for bearings, and once that’s done, you cannot/shouldn’t cut any corners. Once ya monkey with something, it’s gotta finish better than it started. Balance, drill,port, polish, strengthen everything that’ll assist in longevity of it. :-)
07-16-2018 | 11:53 AM
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Most maintenance items will be comparable with NA models. Bigger ticket items might include the brake boost accumulator and master/slave cylinders if not replaced recently - that could swallow $3,000. Clutch could be another $3,000 if you're not doing it yourself. Turbos of course may need a rebuild if you're unlucky $BIG, but some preventative steps such as fitting oil return check valves can help prevent the issue of oil being siphoned back into the turbos and baking/glazing on components.
07-19-2018 | 11:47 AM
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Agree with that has been previously said . On a good healty TT, the principal maintenance is about the tires.
Even if you drive it smoothly, they will rarely last beyond 5000 miles (Either Pirelli P Zero or Bridgestone)
That's all about torque and soft rubber compound ...
Even if you drive it smoothly, they will rarely last beyond 5000 miles (Either Pirelli P Zero or Bridgestone)
That's all about torque and soft rubber compound ...
07-19-2018 | 04:17 PM
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07-27-2018 | 05:30 AM
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Ok so bearing all that in mind and that changes '96 to '97 were primarily ecu and driveshafts, is there any reason to favour one year over the other? The prices seem approximately the same for both.