Landroverstormer
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I am now the proud owner of an 86' 944 Lux in Guards Red having spent many years messing around with old VW's, but always really wanting a Porsche.
Well it was on a budget, therefore my new pride and joy has a few things that need attention. This is to be expected as she has covered just under 160k. I thought that I'd list the things I've noted since picking her up this morning in the hope that you guys will be able to put me on the right track?
1. Clutch judder - I'm assuming a new clutch assy but have no idea how costly this is. An old bill with the paperwork says £600 odd for a clutch so hope that's come down!
2. Diff Whine - Very very faint whine. Would be interested to know if this is something that needs to be lived with and is common or if it's a horror story just about to happen. Hopefully some new oil will restore a little quietness.
3. Drivers window NW - Think it's the motor as the radio display dims when the switch is pressed for the window indicating that the switch is working? No noise and no movement.
4. Boot switch - It looks like there are two latches for the oot lid and only one works from the switch on the kick pannel.
5. Coolant Leak - Very minor coolant loss just off centre (slightly to N/S) dripping down under radiator (hope it's a clip).
6. Sunroof - Read the manual... unclipped the front clips but can't see how it comes out... any tips? I guess the toothed bars at the rear should pop out, but I can't get mine to budge!
7. Hole in back edge lip of back box - Need a new one!
8. Slight brake judder - Need new disc's and pads.
9. Sloppy rear end - Probably needs rear shocks or bushes as it's a bit wallowy.
10. Headlining - Coming down along the edge where it meets the boot apperture.
Apart from the above and the fact that she needs a good service, I am in love. I appreciate it's not at the top of the Porsche tree, however I think it looks a million dollars and when attended to should drive well to.
James
Well it was on a budget, therefore my new pride and joy has a few things that need attention. This is to be expected as she has covered just under 160k. I thought that I'd list the things I've noted since picking her up this morning in the hope that you guys will be able to put me on the right track?
1. Clutch judder - I'm assuming a new clutch assy but have no idea how costly this is. An old bill with the paperwork says £600 odd for a clutch so hope that's come down!
2. Diff Whine - Very very faint whine. Would be interested to know if this is something that needs to be lived with and is common or if it's a horror story just about to happen. Hopefully some new oil will restore a little quietness.
3. Drivers window NW - Think it's the motor as the radio display dims when the switch is pressed for the window indicating that the switch is working? No noise and no movement.
4. Boot switch - It looks like there are two latches for the oot lid and only one works from the switch on the kick pannel.
5. Coolant Leak - Very minor coolant loss just off centre (slightly to N/S) dripping down under radiator (hope it's a clip).
6. Sunroof - Read the manual... unclipped the front clips but can't see how it comes out... any tips? I guess the toothed bars at the rear should pop out, but I can't get mine to budge!
7. Hole in back edge lip of back box - Need a new one!
8. Slight brake judder - Need new disc's and pads.
9. Sloppy rear end - Probably needs rear shocks or bushes as it's a bit wallowy.
10. Headlining - Coming down along the edge where it meets the boot apperture.
Apart from the above and the fact that she needs a good service, I am in love. I appreciate it's not at the top of the Porsche tree, however I think it looks a million dollars and when attended to should drive well to.
James
]) Latches - Have a look inside the boot - the mechanism is pretty straightforward & you should be able to see if both latches are connecting to the motor. Sunroof - don't force the rear latches. They retract when you have the ignition key in a different position & actuate the roof switch. As for the coolant leak - get under the car & find out exactly where it's coming from. If it's dripping from the front engine covers or near the waterpump then it might be more urgent to attend to. In any event, you need to make sure the belts & rollers are all OK - lose a cambelt & you've lost your engine. Do you know when the belts were last changed? It should be every 3-4 years, even if the car has only done 5k in the last 4 years you should get them done. (and get the waterpump done while you're in there if there's no evidence it has been changed in the last 10 years)
