Lub the ignition distributor. If the weights are sticking, the distributor will not advance properly.

Levent, at Guten Parts. Levent@gutenparts.com

Black Forest did my AFM. They're a BMW specialist.

I put this spreadsheet together a number of years ago based upon a bunch of maintenance related threads that I found. Opinions vary on the frequency, but at least it's a starting point for you.

911 Maintenance

Nice car.

My policy with all cars; change the oil more often than recommended and don't thrash 'em when they're cold.

There is a bunch on this thread listing the replacing of things that are known to to possibly fail but there is no need to replace stuff until it fails. Even though these cars are old they are also very reliable.

There are safety things though. Your safety and the car's safety.
Your safety...
- Brake lines. Look for any signs of deterioration. If anything isn't perfect replace them.
- Aged or worn tires. Pretty basic but look at the date codes and if the tires are older than 6 years replace them.
- Seat belts. Any signs of fraying or wear means replace them.
- Brakes. Check the pads and bleed the brakes. If there is anything beyond normal darkening of the fluid investigate further to be sure you don't have a master cylinder or caliper issue.
The car's safety...
- Filters are obvious details. (When you replace them write the mileage on them to help track the age.)
- The rubber fuel lines. If they are original the rubber is 30+ years old and the distribution lines in the engine compartment are a common fire source. (Highly recommended to replace with a modern braided, teflon lined hose.) People usually forget about the rubber fuel lines to and from the fuel pump up behind the steering rack. Those are old too and the line from the fuel pump to the steel line through the car is pressurized.
- Add a fuse to the dash wiring. A number of people have lost wiring or more to a failure of the unfused wiring in the dash. (Search Pelican for how to do it.)
- Add a fuse to the front AC condenser blower motor. This is another thing that can burn up because of inadequate fusing. (This was apparently added at some point later but yours will need it.)

You will want to carry a fan belt, a DME relay, fuses, basic tool kit tools, air compressor, and a quart of oil as a matter of course. You can add to this list.
I also carry a fire extinguisher, jumper cables, tire plug kit, rags, paper towels, a fold up mat to spread on the ground, rubber gloves, and a good tire gauge.

Very Cool, thanks :-) emailed him, hope he replies :-)

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