Onami

Planning to look at a local 15K mile TT this weekend and need a little help. I know nothing about Turbos, so what should I watch out for specifically (outside of the mormal 993 items that I am familiar with)...what boost readings, etc??? Any advice would be appreciated

Quadcammer

there is a good "ultimate test drive" thread if you do a search. Lists a whole bunch of stuff.

Knight

This would be a good start, I'd pick selective items from this Ultimate PPI list that your capable of looking at:

https://rennlist.com/forums/993-turb...imate-ppi.html

Hope it goes well, good luck!

Onami

Thanks guys!

Onami

Question: Would you walk from a seemingly perfect 993TT with 15k miles at sub $80K Cdn because the owner would not allow a compression/leakdown during PPi because of fears of possible damage to the car???

DALLWA

Sometimes it's the right car, wrong situation.

msw

'Question: Would you walk from a seemingly perfect 993TT with 15k miles at sub $80K Cdn because the owner would not allow a compression/leakdown during PPi because of fears of possible damage to the car???'

yes

TT Surgeon

No, every case is unique.

BigInJapan

Why would the owner think a leakdown/compression would cause damage? I know we're overprotective of our cars, but I would press the issue.

Suggest taking it to a garage the owner is comfortable with...

Mike J

No way, no how would I drop $80K on a car without some assurance on what I am taking on is in good shape - and while not perfect, a compression/leakdown test is one of the best indicators of combustion chamber health.

The possible damage to the car is not any more than doing a plug change - which I guess has never been done on this car?

Its pretty well black and white to me - walk or get the test done - simple. Almost sounds like the owner is hiding something, or just does not know his stuff.

Cheers,

Mike

solomonschris

I wasn't going to have a leakdown done on my car because it had only 24,000 miles. This group talked me into doing so. One low reading due to a worn exhaust valve guide. The seller paid over $8,500 to have top end done. I have never followed advice that I didn't want to hear pay off so quickly. Also, think about the responses from this bunch if you don't get it down and there is a problem......Chris

No HTwo O

I can see both sides of this. Tough call. To me, it sounds like the current owner is a little over protective. The car needs new plugs, regardless, that might be one strategy to educate the seller and get the test done.

Mike J

Any potential damage is independent of the mileage - since it's not just wear you are looking for. If you missed a shift and bent a valve, that can happen at 500 miles just as easily as 50,000.

We are paying a LOT of money for a 15+ year old car, so checks are called for.

Cheers,

Mike

Onami

Thanks guys....very good advice that I will heed

No HTwo O

Mark, if this "is the one" tell the owner you'll pay for a spark plug change if he agrees to the Leakdown & Compression during the PPI. He gets a "free" spark plug change (worth over $500).

If the car fails the PPI, you walk. Or negotiate a new price and repairs.