Why it makes sense to check inside the engine bay on a regular basis
 

I discovered that my AC belt had started to disintegrate. It was only held together by one small frayed cable.

Good thing it did not get caught up in the fan or something. I'll be doing a visual every day or so from now on.

Brian, maybe not. But, it doesn't hurt. I kinda like looking at the MFI and other things. ;)

I checked my 2.4 for fuel leaks everytime I started it.

Sure is purty ain't it Milt? :D

I check mine once at week or after an hard driving or long driving.

Always check the oil after a long or hard drive. You just cant trust the oil gauge inside the cabin.

Its gives me a chance to check to make sure the engine is still there.

The last drive my wife started complaining that she can smell fuel and other fumes through ventilation system. I said "thats just normal for the Porsche". Turned out that one of the ventilation hoses came off and was sucking in air out of the engine compartment.

Another reason to check the engine compartment to make sure you dont poison yourself and others with fumes.

I go out and just look at my engine. The 911 and 930 engine is just something I never get tired of after 19+ years of Porsche ownership.

Listen, smell, feel, look. After every run I open up the hatch an take a gander in, then again I always stare at my wife of 8 years in the shower (hope to not find her belts disintegrating!). Some things you just don't get tired of looking at.

I have heard that after a spirited run it helps the engine cool down easier by lifting the rear deck lid. By leaving open it also takes the overall stress off of the painted areas longterm.

,,just a idea. :p

Any thoughts on both of these maybe 'obsessive compulsive' types of activities? :D

i frequently lift the rear deck after hot runs as well. with these 90-100 degree days we're having in steambath, arkansas, almost any drive counts as 'spirited' when you don't have an aux oil cooler! :(
ryan