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Also check/replace as needed motor mounts, transmission mount, brake pads, emergency brake function, if the shocks have never been replaced then you should do that, bushings ball joints, steering rack, wheel bearings, all coolant hoses, replace the serpentine belt, Even with your indie prices I think you should be prepared to spend a good $5000 in deferred and needed maintanence.
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He'll check the engine/transmission for any fluid leak sign.
Check water pump, hoses, fittings, radiators, aos, etc
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To name a few things, he should check the water pump, hoses, fittings, radiators, AOS, etc.
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What kind of maintenance would you guys recommend be done to a roughly 130k C2 tiptronic for someone who is new to water cooled 911's (certainly a different species than my 944 turbo but not as much from my 964), and for someone who regardless of milage and age, wants their car reasonably in good condition.
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Also check/replace as needed motor mounts, transmission mount, brake pads, emergency brake function, if the shocks have never been replaced then you should do that, bushings ball joints, steering rack, wheel bearings, all coolant hoses, replace the serpentine belt, Even with your indie prices I think you should be prepared to spend a good $5000 in deferred and needed maintanence.
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What kind of maintenance would you guys recommend be done to a roughly 130k C2 tiptronic for someone who is new to water cooled 911's (certainly a different species than my 944 turbo but not as much from my 964), and for someone who regardless of milage and age, wants their car reasonably in good condition.
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Please share any tips you would have for a new owner of a used 130k c2, what to do, what not to do, what to stay away from changing/modifying, the whole nine yards.
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Also check/replace as needed motor mounts, transmission mount, brake pads, emergency brake function, if the shocks have never been replaced then you should do that, bushings ball joints, steering rack, wheel bearings, all coolant hoses, replace the serpentine belt, Even with your indie prices I think you should be prepared to spend a good $5000 in deferred and needed maintanence.
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Hi all,
Following my previous post I am still awaiting the arrival of my ballsy purchase.
My 2001 C2 tip aero kit should be arriving within the next two weeks. I have not seen the car yet but I am wondering what I need to do maintenance wise.
For starters, I'll be doing the following...can someone share their price experiences on theses? I'll be taking it to an indy.
-Oil change
-Trans flush and fluid - price?
-flush and replace all fluids - price?
Those are probably just the basics,
What kind of maintenance would you guys recommend be done to a roughly 130k C2 tiptronic for someone who is new to water cooled 911's (certainly a different species than my 944 turbo but not as much from my 964), and for someone who regardless of milage and age, wants their car reasonably in good condition.
Please share any tips you would have for a new owner of a used 130k c2, what to do, what not to do, what to stay away from changing/modifying, the whole nine yards.
I know Porsche's are a mass produced car, so I don't think it could be all that bad.
Any comments and input would be extremely useful and appreciated.
Thank you all!
I would say start with the the basics as you sort of mentioned, I typically replace ALL fluids unless I know they've recently been flushed. Coolant, brake fluid, oil, and trans fluid.
Then I start looking at suspension bits: check to see if the struts are leaking anything, are the rubber bits cracked from old age?
From there you can start thinking about air and cabin filters, fuel filters, etc..
I just dropped off my 125k mile c2 for an IMS, RMS, and AOS replacement. My RMS is just beginning to leak, the other two are preventative maintenance. My quote for those 3 things was $1700 from a very reputable Indy shop here in WI.
Thanks so much Ryan!
Glad you got your IMS taken care of. Much appreciated, I'll be sure to put that on my order form. Luckily my dealer is a longtime family friend as well as a porschephile so he'll most likely spot a thing to two as well.
Driving and usage wise do you have any tips for a new 911 driver? Also should I be "refrain" from using the tiptronic mode?
Thanks!
$1700 for all three? That's a steal. I would replace the clutch/flywheel too having already taken the transmission out. All I can say is keep a good relationship with that Indy!
No problem!
I've only had mine a little over a week, so I may not be the best person to give any real advice for new owners
However, I can safely this is what I learned on my drive home; avoid snow!
No doubt, they're a great shop! I haven't had the work done yet, I just dropped it off today for them to start tearing everything apart while they wait for the parts to arrive.
This is the shop:
http://www.kellymossmotorsports.com/
Thanks, you actually answered my question on another thread where I also found we share the same profession. Keep me posted on how it all turns out (price wise and how long the service took). I'm looking to do the same service this spring.
Do you have a service history on the car? Also check/replace as needed motor mounts, transmission mount, brake pads, emergency brake function, if the shocks have never been replaced then you should do that, bushings ball joints, steering rack, wheel bearings, all coolant hoses, replace the serpentine belt, Even with your indie prices I think you should be prepared to spend a good $5000 in deferred and needed maintanence. And don't forget all the little things that go bad over time...window regulators, seat motors, power window motors, sound system speakers, door locks, sun roof motors and switches. 14 years is a long time.
Can't help you with the cost. The cost varies from indy to indy and to a lesser extent from dealer to dealer. You want to be sure whatever you have done, whatever you end up paying for what you have done, you have done at a good shop. Crummy work is no bargain, no matter how little you pay for it.
To start with you would do any service/maintenance that was due either on time or miles. Hopefully you have some service history for the car so you can know what is due.
If not then, assume everything is due.
In this case, then I'd take care of the biggies first: oil/filter service. Plugs. Possibly coils if the tech believes they are in need of replacing. Fuel filter. Engine air filter. Cabin air filter. Brake fluid flush/bleed.
Be sure the body water drains are all free of any trash.
Be sure the radiator ducts are free of any trash.
At the same time the car is getting all this attention the tech will (ask just to be sure) give the car a thorough inspection looking for any signs of issues. To name a few things, he should check the water pump, hoses, fittings, radiators, AOS, etc. for any coolant leak sign. He'll check the CV boots for cracks/splits. He'll check the engine/transmission for any fluid leak sign. Of course the tires and wheels and brakes will be checked.
In short he will give the car a thorough inspection looking for any sign of any issues and then he will advise you regarding what (if anything) he finds.
Be sure the wiper blades are good and the windshield washer tank is filled with the right fluid and washer tank/pump/nozzles all work ok.
Then the other things you can have done soon, but not right away.
Things like a coolant drain and refill. No need to "flush" the cooling system unless the tech suspects it has been contaminated with the wrong anti-freeze or some weird coolant additive.
A transmission/diff fluid (and for the Tip a filter) service.
