Your thoughts on this hellhole?, Fix immediately, or drive this summer and fix later? |
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Your thoughts on this hellhole?, Fix immediately, or drive this summer and fix later? |
98101 |
Mar 15 2018, 11:47 PM
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Michael in Seattle Group: Members Posts: 373 Joined: 7-October 17 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 21,495 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Last week Rich/914werke spotted the first evidence of significant rust on this car, in the usual area under the battery tray. I know further exploration is needed, but I'm interested in your guesses whether it's something I should deal with immediately, or wait until next winter.
Related question: Does replacing the passenger side long, etc. usually mean wrecking the interior and paint? Passenger door closes, but droops a little when not latched. |
rhodyguy |
Mar 16 2018, 11:58 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,080 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Forgot. Drive it. Rich is a big guy. About the right weight for the 'butt test'. Surprised it was not performed when you were at his place. If no one has been under the car for a close assessment now would be the time.
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98101 |
Mar 16 2018, 01:41 PM
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Michael in Seattle Group: Members Posts: 373 Joined: 7-October 17 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 21,495 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Forgot. Drive it. Rich is a big guy. About the right weight for the 'butt test'. Surprised it was not performed when you were at his place. If no one has been under the car for a close assessment now would be the time. We didn’t have time to do anything but the door locks since the sun was already setting by the time I got away from family activities. I’m working with him on scheduling another visit. I’m sure we will inspect the suspension. A non-914 mechanic and I inspected the car from below on a lift, and it was seen again at Gerber Motorsport in Magnolia. I guess we missed this. I’m not too upset... just reluctant to take the car off the road for lengthy rustoration when it’s finally sunny enough to enjoy it. I already waited weeks while it sat at Chris’s German Auto (who never got around to doing anything on it) ... so eager to enjoy the car a bit. Despite the air leak the engine stays cool (actually too cool). I’m guessing the Seattle weather and front oil cooler has something to do with this. |
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