PPI Questions

[T1R1]

Can someone explain to me what I should expect from a PPI?
And how much it should cost?

I know from reading other post you get compression and leak down numbers. Can someone explain what the numbers mean and what are good and bad for a ’79 3.0 with 8000 miles on a top end rebuild?

Do you get any other information with the inspection?

Thanks in Advance

[bell]

you need to tell the tech what you want done for the ppi......be specific (leakdown/compression test, etc.)
they should go over the whole car and look for anything out of the ordinary like previous body damage, rust, bushings, what works, what doesn't, etc.........

[T1R1]

Thanks Bell,

Any idea on cost?

[Drago]

Generally, cost will be determined by how long it takes to complete the inspection.

I've had three PPI's done. One on a 944 that was $150. One on my '87 Targa that was closer to $200 (I asked them to pull the covers and check the studs...extra $$$) and one on an early car that ended up being cut short do to finding rust ($50ish I think). All done by different, but quite reputable, shops.

Edit: I see your in Tacoma. Are you able to bring the car to Seattle for a PPI? I assume it's a 911? John Walker's Workshop is the place to be....

[T1R1]

Thanks Marc,

The car is out of state or John's would be the place I'd take it to by his reputation.