The Porsche Thread

Porsche says replace the belt at 60k miles.

There is no stated service interval on the waterpump. Some folks have gone much further on theirs than 60k, but mine was completely shot.

Interesting. I guess they did the math on that one and figured they could stretch the service interval to the last second.

Personally, I would never replace a timing belt/chain without also doing the water pump. Labor is usually similar to get to both items on most engines these days. It's a "while you're in there" kind of thing.

It's not a timing belt, this motor doesn't have one. It's the serpentine belt on the outside of the motor that drives the waterpump, alternator, A/C, etc. It is simple to replace, takes longer to access it than to change it. I think the failing waterpump was responsible for at least some of the belt damage/wear.

The waterpump is a bit of a bitch to change, mainly because of cramped quarters and dealing w/ gallons of coolant.

I created it, then I ordered it...

http://www.redbubble.com/people/rocketjohn/works/9939524-1995-porsche-993

I see.

50 years separates these 911s:

That pic is awesome. Is there a high res somewhere?

Somewhere in between is the sweet spot. I'll take a 930 turbo please.

If ever get another one, its going to be just like the one on the left. Still a lot of VW left in those.

Actually you're right, my all time love would be a 72 S. but they have accelerated past my bank balance long ago

Nice write up, and more 50-year 911 photos here.

http://www.9magazine.com/porsche-celebrates-50-years-of-the-911.html

OK Not exactly a Porsche. But impressive none the less
http://megadeluxe.com/interviews/frankfurt-flyer-chris-runge

I would love an air-cooled Porsche but I will never go back to the Scottsdale dealer again. Ever. Are there any good mechanics in the valley that can work on the older cars? I thought I read somewhere that some parts were only available to dealers.

Most Porsche dealers are not a great choice for the air-cooled cars. I would guess there are several great independent Porsche shops around Phoenix/Scottsdale that specialize in air-cooled cars.

We are selling our sailboat to get a bigger one for bluewater cruising and liveaboard. After we get the boat I have around 1 year till retirement and might get another P-car to play with for a year or 2. I will check out some Porsche forums for local recommendations.

This community is excellent:

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/index.php

If the dealers are selling air cooled cars, they are going to be non-wrecked, non rusty, maintained, shiny paint, lower mile examples, typically at premium prices. Mine was everything but premium priced that I found at my local dealer, 5 miles from work.

I was admiring a 928 outside my bank a few years ago, and the owner came out. We chatted a bit, told him I liked Porsches, and he referred me to the rennlist.

He told me he started it, but I didn't get his name and it really didn't matter. He had a very sweet car!

His name is John, Rennlist name John D.

A vey nice guy. He hasn't owned it for a few years now. He sold it to Internet Brands but is still fairly active on there and still a Mod or Admin or something like that.