23rd June 2006, at the Monaco world launch my 997 turbo was displayed and handed over to the new owner. Well 90,000 miles and 18 years later, after being driven regularly, time for a refresh. All services have been carried out by dealers or independent specialists. Don’t want Erica (my name for the car) pristine since I will continue to drive irrespective of the weather and roads conditions. Car drives well so what do I want doing. Talked with the engineer who maintains the car and this is what I would like doing.
I asked about the water pump being replaced when the engine is out but the answer was if it works no need to replace.
Of course, when the work is being carried out, if anything additional appears, I will be called to look and the issue and discuss what is the best course of action.
I’ll post an update on progress when the work starts. Oh, as to cost I have no idea. I will review an estimate before the work starts, but I think it will be more than £10.
- Replace front top mounts, bushes and coil springs. Last major suspension work carried out at 70,000 miles and 5 years ago.
- Replace rear top mounts, bushes, shock absorbers and coil springs.
- Replace front crossover pipes and wheel alignment.
- Replace engine coolant pipes.
- Replace rear spoiler actuator. Hydraulics were replaced but after two hours running it still fails.
- Replace front and rear brake pads for carbon brakes. Last replaced 5 years ago.
- Replace door seals where necessary
- Headlight refurb
- Get second horn to work
- Refurb body work. Not to show standard, since our roads are appalling, but just to touch up vulnerable areas.
- Check front condensers and replace if necessary. Zunsport grilles were fitted 3 years ago and they have worked well
- Check exhaust and turbos. One turbo was overhauled at 70,000 miles and 5 years ago.
- Check condition of undertrays. 2 months ago, a branch of a tree jammed in the undertray and after about 20 miles on the motorway it fell out and the thumping noise stopped. It was checked and there was minor damage.
I asked about the water pump being replaced when the engine is out but the answer was if it works no need to replace.
Of course, when the work is being carried out, if anything additional appears, I will be called to look and the issue and discuss what is the best course of action.
I’ll post an update on progress when the work starts. Oh, as to cost I have no idea. I will review an estimate before the work starts, but I think it will be more than £10.
