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Hey guys,
My 914 has been sitting for over a year since I got it. I bought a "turn key" car, but it still needs brakes and an oil leak fixed. Otherwise, it's in pretty good shape. I know my fuel lines are good. But the car has been sitting. And before I bought it, I know it sat a couple years getting cosmetics. So essentially, when I get my car on the road, it will have decent rubber lines and tires, but it will have sat for a few years. Assuming I change the oil , make sure my battery is up to par and adjust the valves, how worried should I be about taking it out of town on a 200 mile trip? My town is about 200 miles in three directions from interesting big cities, and I know I'll want to use it to go to events out of town. Are these gems reliable? I have a company truck, but I can use for personal stuff but I can't take it out of town. Thanks! |
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"If there is a mistake it will find me" ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,339 Joined: 1-April 09 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 10,225 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
Do all of the major service items in the owners manual, check the brakes thoroughly.
Bring that fire extinguisher, start with short stints, work up to longer distances. Than drive the snot out of it, the car will love it and so will you! 380K on mine, longest trip cross country 1989, burnt up a wheel bearing in Texas, fixed it in the motel parking lot, still have the Blackhawk hammer I bought with the bearing. |
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