[NilesS]

Until three weeks ago, I had no notion of purchasing a 911. Then a friend called to say he knew of a 1982 911 Targa SC with 78,000 miles for sale. One drive in it was all that it took. As newcomer to 911s, I have to say that I am really taken by the simple elegance of the car -- no bells and whistles to speak of, just a great car to drive.

The PPI revealed a couple of minor issues that I am going to get straightened out, but I do have a couple of questions.

The front and the rear driver's side parking lights' fuse keeps blowing. I read one thread on here that suggests simply pulling the bulb on one end and testing the circuit to see if the fuse blows again to learn which end of the car your short is on. And working from there. Any other suggestions for sorting this problem out?

Also, the car has not had the chain tensioner upgrade. I've read the posts here on the issue, but I have talked with three mechanics about it -- the mechanic who did the PPI , the mechanic who has maintained the car at Monaco Motors in the San Fernando Valley, and another Porsche mechanic here in town -- and all three have advised against it. So now I am more than a little confused.

Thanks. This forum has been a great source of info.