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(this is a 74ish a/c 911) oh make sure its not a cat "A" ,tempered by the "mechanic" adjusting the spark plug gap with a "vernier gauge" in disguise as a feeler gauge.No mention of gearbox or corrosion at all.
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Leading evidence: 'Adjust spark plug gap' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Adjust spark plug gap' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Check white emulsification

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Watched the early green 911 targa project again earlier ,Mike Brewer should be ashamed of himself apparently the things to look out for are when considering an early 911 purchase are (in no order) check for white emulsification under the oil filler as that can mean a head gaskets gone!
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Replace gearbox

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I've not watched that one for a while, but don't they have to replace the gearbox?
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I've not watched that one for a while, but don't they have to replace the gearbox?
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Use wheeler dealers as research material

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Id be surprised if there's any perspective old 911 purchasers out there who would only use wheeler dealers as research material before splashing out.
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Adjust spark plug gap

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Suggestion · Original poster
(this is a 74ish a/c 911) oh make sure its not a cat "A" ,tempered by the "mechanic" adjusting the spark plug gap with a "vernier gauge" in disguise as a feeler gauge.No mention of gearbox or corrosion at all.
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Check white emulsification

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Suggestion · Original poster
Watched the early green 911 targa project again earlier ,Mike Brewer should be ashamed of himself apparently the things to look out for are when considering an early 911 purchase are (in no order) check for white emulsification under the oil filler as that can mean a head gaskets gone!
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Replace gearbox

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Suggestion · Original poster
I've not watched that one for a while, but don't they have to replace the gearbox?
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I've not watched that one for a while, but don't they have to replace the gearbox?
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Use wheeler dealers as research material

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Id be surprised if there's any perspective old 911 purchasers out there who would only use wheeler dealers as research material before splashing out.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Watched the early green 911 targa project again earlier ,Mike Brewer should be ashamed of himself apparently the things to look out for are when considering an early 911 purchase are (in no order) check for white emulsification under the oil filler as that can mean a head gaskets gone! (this is a 74ish a/c 911) oh make sure its not a cat "A" ,tempered by the "mechanic" adjusting the spark plug gap with a "vernier gauge" in disguise as a feeler gauge.No mention of gearbox or corrosion at all. Should they not do better on a TV show?

POST 2Original post

I've not watched that one for a while, but don't they have to replace the gearbox? This would suggest to most viewers that it's an area of concern.

POST 3Original post

Depends whether you view it as an entertainment show or a consumer advice show. I find them entertaining. Id be surprised if there's any perspective old 911 purchasers out there who would only use wheeler dealers as research material before splashing out.

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

pete.g said: I've not watched that one for a while, but don't they have to replace the gearbox? This would suggest to most viewers that it's an area of concern. Yes to be fair I suppose so, but they could have listed a few bullet points,they were away from the project car with an "enthusiast owner" and asked what are the main things to look out for when purchasing an early 911,IMO it only needed a bit of effort, but I guess its only a TV programme weak content being the norm these days.

POST 5Original post

Two of Mike's 911's are coming up for auction. The red one I remember watching the episode on....guide price of 60-80K for an SC seems a bit high to me. https://www.iconicauctioneers.com/1982-porsche-911... https://www.iconicauctioneers.com/1974-porsche-912...

POST 6Original post

And the Transit. Traaaaansit - https://www.iconicauctioneers.com/1974-ford-transi...

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