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YOUR RESEARCHmy first 911, going pre 964 but what to look for - Page 1 - Porsche General - PistonHeads UK
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Install stainless heat exchangers i have
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Once I fitted new stainless heat exchangers I have to say that it is fine in any weather.
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ive seen one with an engine replaced, I presume from a 3.0SC to a late 3.2 carrera, can there be problems after this conversion has been done (injection, wiring etc)
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The only slight problem is misting if I am stuck in heavey traffic for a long period, which means I have to leave the fan on its highest (noisy) setting.
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Check heating and ventilation
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Check ou this website
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Check ou this website to see a couple of pics of rust areas.
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ive seen one with an engine replaced, I presume from a 3.0SC to a late 3.2 carrera, can there be problems after this conversion has been done (injection, wiring etc)
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The only slight problem is misting if I am stuck in heavey traffic for a long period, which means I have to leave the fan on its highest (noisy) setting.
my first 911, going pre 964 but what to look for - Page 1 - Porsche General - PistonHeads UK
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Look on the Pelican Parts web site - there is a good buying guide on there. Look at a few - only buy when you are 100% sure about the car, and get an expert to look at if you aren't confident.
Danny
PS great choice (well I would say that after owning an '81 SC for a couple of years!)
Also visit
www.titanic964.co.uk
and
www.porsche964.co.uk
for general advice and buy Chris Mellors book on Buying and Selling Porsches. ISBN 1-899098-02-X.
Melv
Once I fitted new stainless heat exchangers I have to say that it is fine in any weather. The only slight problem is misting if I am stuck in heavey traffic for a long period, which means I have to leave the fan on its highest (noisy) setting.
I never have to actually wipe the windows though
Danny
From the cars I saw:
Front wings (bolt on)
Front apron between headlights
Rear wings & C pillar
B pillars where the door lock striker is.
But I am sure that any 20 year car could potentially rust everywhere.
DO NOY BUY A RUSTY ONE unless you plan to do a full rebuild!!
Danny
I'm not sure about this, but I think the post 84 Carrera 3.2 had much improved anti-corrosion compared to the earlier car. Was it the first model to be fully galvanised? I dunno - worth checking though.
Also the Carrera 3.2 that I used to own had partially blocked vents which proved an absolute nightmare to live with in winter. I had to continually wipe condensation off the screen. One time I drove through some mild flooding (maybe an inch of water) and somehow the entire interior of the car sucked up all the condensation from outside leaving me blanketed in a cloud inside the car. Check the heating and ventilation before you buy!
The only other problem I had was slightly dodgy electrics - rear wiper motor and one of the windows failed me, plus the alarm seemed to drain the battery on a daily basis (not the car's fault though).
Great car though - they don't make 'em like that anymore.
ive seen one with an engine replaced, I presume from a 3.0SC to a late 3.2 carrera, can there be problems after this conversion has been done (injection, wiring etc)
what should i look for or stay away from:-
standard 911, maybe different wheels
bodykits? turbo bodied
none, part, fshistory
rust! where?
sunroof, cabriolet
what to hear from engine?
Any info is appreciated, cheers
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