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| matt13421342 |
 Jan 16 2008, 03:52 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 3-January 07 From: NY upstate Member No.: 7,421  |
I have had a few Porsches but I am ready to buy my first 914. It is mostly rust free, but if it's anything like a 911, "mostly" can mean "costly" if the rust is in a bad spot. Could anybody tell me what to look for, what's real bad, what's no big deal? It would be hugely appreciated. It's a great car in Maryland so it's not a NE rust bucket, but I want to be safe and avoid big resto projects.
Thanks in advance- Matt |
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| Chuck |
Jan 16 2008, 04:22 PM
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What it eventually will look like . . . . Group: Members Posts: 355 Joined: 29-March 07 From: Maple Grove, MN Member No.: 7,632 Region Association: Northstar Region |
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There are a number of threads on this here somewhere. Generally, you want to check the battery area on the passenger side of the engine bay. Rain water hits the battery, grabs the acid and then destroys the battery area, usually taking the passenger long, floorpan and other areas of the car along with it. You can check the area visually. You can also do the big butt test to see if the car is sagging. that is, sit in the passenger seat and with the windows up, open and close the passenger door and see if it sticks which would indicate the car is sagging. Other areas prone to rus are around the jack supports. You could also take a screwdriver to the rocker covers and see if there is anything soft there (if the owner lets you ofcourse). Good luck! |
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