I Really need some help

[daepp]

Originally Posted by Seahawk

When my son is 45 I hope to be in a position to plan the these type of events with him...enjoy. I'd do it tomorrow.

From your lips to God's ears, Paul!

[shadowjack1]

Can anyone tell me if its possible to remove the sender unit on a 964 C4 on the gas tank to inspect the contents?
On my '88 its possible but can't tell by the pictures in the Bentely Book.
Also I'm thinking of leaving off the engine cover, the one under the car for the trip home. Any advice on this would help.

[jhynesrockmtn]

Originally Posted by shadowjack1

He is 45 (How the sthiet did he get that old) and he does make a good living. He is paying for the whole thing, trip and all. I am just the help.
I am so looking forward to this event. If the thing breaks down, we rent a truck and trailer and bring it home. No big deal.
In two months his family and I will be on the beach talking about the trip.

Awesome, I hope to have adventures with my now 25 year old like this. I sold an SC track rat, which when sold in 2012 was rock solid, to a guy in Philly when I lived in Seattle. I bought the car back from him in 2017. It had mostly sat for 5 years although he kept up some level of maintenance and starting it occasionally. Flew in and drove it back across the country. Lots of bugs, no ac, fuel cap door cable broke which a search on Pelican helped to resolve temporarily. Great trip!

[Eric Coffey]

Originally Posted by shadowjack1

Can anyone tell me if its possible to remove the sender unit on a 964 C4 on the gas tank to inspect the contents?

Yep, relatively easy. It's all one piece with no retaining ring, so just pop the connector plug and unscrew it. Just make sure you have a set of large channel-locks (or a large adjustable wrench).

[Sboxin]

Originally Posted by shadowjack1

Can anyone tell me if its possible to remove the sender unit on a 964 C4 on the gas tank to inspect the contents?
On my '88 its possible but can't tell by the pictures in the Bentely Book.
Also I'm thinking of leaving off the engine cover, the one under the car for the trip home. Any advice on this would help.

This Pelican Tech article may be helpful - good photos . . .
https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Porsche-993/48-FUEL-Fuel_Level_Sending_Unit_Replacement/48-FUEL-Fuel_Level_Sending_Unit_Replacement.htm

Regards,

[Jim Richards]

I’d keep the engine cover on the car, as long it’s in good condition.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Sounds like an awesome adventure! I’d probably also drain the fuel, replace the pickup sock, and change the fuel filter. 5 year old gas is no bueno. Also don’t be surprised if you have leaks, but most of the lines are just bulk rubber hose from the closest FLAPS. Though it might be cheap insurance to buy the premade hoses that mount in the engine bay. Also I would grab an automotive fire extinguisher from the nearest Walmart just to be safe. Ethanol fuel is hell on old cars.

[shadowjack1]

Good idea on the fire extinguisher. How does one inspect the pick up sock?

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by shadowjack1

Good idea on the fire extinguisher. How does one inspect the pick up sock?

I’m not sure on the 964. I’ve done it on other older cars that were sitting for a while, normally it’s on the fuel pump pickup. Some of them are NASTY.

[shadowjack1]

Originally Posted by Sboxin

This Pelican Tech article may be helpful - good photos . . .
https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Porsche-993/48-FUEL-Fuel_Level_Sending_Unit_Replacement/48-FUEL-Fuel_Level_Sending_Unit_Replacement.htm

Regards,

Thank you.
This is just what I needed.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Has the car actually been sitting idle for multiple years? If so there’s a risk of one or more brake calipers being frozen up. Not much you can do in advance but something to check ASAP. You can always have a rebuilt caliper shipped in overnight if necessary. I would definitely take it easy on the brakes to start, and if it pulls under braking that might indicate a caliper that isn’t deploying and is frozen in the bore. Might also consider a brake bleed if tools permit.

[shadowjack1]

I am going to flush the entire brake system before the trip.

[Tobra]

I would drain and fill the transaxle too, maybe have some spare fuses, relays and what not too.