In article <1992Nov3.232626.9978@pbhya.PacBell.COM> drhall1@pbhya.PacBell.COM (Doug R. Hall) writes:
>I am lookiing at buying a Porsche '78-79 911. I was wondering if anyone
>could tell me if they had anything that should be checked. I was told by one
>owner that there was an upgrade to some part of the engine that if it wasn't
>fixed it would ruin the rest of the engine. I have also heard about clutch
>upgrades. Any info about any possible problems would be appreicated.
>
You picked the right year because from 1978 and up, Porsche started using galvanizing steel therefore rust is to the minimum degree. I think he's talking about chain tensoner which most older 911 owners like to upgrade. I would look at the front suspension pan, make sure it is not rusted. If the car is maintained properly, I will not mind high mileage car, provided that all receipts are justified. 911 is very expensive to maintain and they're very tempremental (sp?). However, they're a blast to drive; moto
r is very torquey.
They usually blow a puff of blow smoke upon startup- that's normal. They also leak drops of oil from the strainer- that's normal. There is a place in Indiana called PB Tweeks which sells lots of Porsche parts, prices are reasonable.
