porsche mechanic

[tychain99]

anyone know where a decent spot in Connecticut would be to get work done on my car? I know a few people who would do the work, but I am curious if it would be better to have it brought to some one more familiar with the car. I think timing and water pump might be a decent winter project for the car.. also, i keep reading about people's cars catching fire due to new gas and old lines. Should those be replaced as well?

[harborman]

All kinds of info on this both here and Rennlist. My mechanic here wanted $2,200 for the job T belt and pump only. Yes, replace all rubber fuel line hoses up front. Make sure you get a new Laso pump, not rebuilt. About $325 or so. Gates T belt about $35. You may need to replace other items depending on condition. Make sure you get the correct fuel line and clamps. Fine someone who has actually done this job.

[Landseer]

Originally Posted by tychain99

anyone know where a decent spot in Connecticut would be to get work done on my car? I know a few people who would do the work, but I am curious if it would be better to have it brought to some one more familiar with the car. I think timing and water pump might be a decent winter project for the car.. also, i keep reading about people's cars catching fire due to new gas and old lines. Should those be replaced as well?

Replace fuel lines before you drive it again. Its that big of an issue, really.

Pelican is a great board, but in addition, you should be able to connect more easily via Rennlist or on 928 Owners Club site with bretheren from New England area who will in-turn give advice.
There are some very, very stong 928 enthusiasts in that region. There is a guy, Worf928 or similar, on Rennlist that moonlights as an extremely well respected and methodical 928 mechanic. Such is not cheap, though. I personally can only own these if I DIY them

[steve322s]

I'm no master mechanic but i have changed those dreaded fuel lines and i don't know if i just lucked out but i managed to change them along with all rubber fuel lines and also the brake lines. you will then gain a huge peace of mind!

With the fuel lines i started by disconnecting them by the cam cover this way i could jack it up pull the front wheel slide under slide a box end wrench down to the connection by the exhaust manifold the use a flare on the other end.

about 2 hours and a 12 pack of heinekens i had them changed

(buy german beer before you start any project rummered to be a MTF'er)

Then enjoy them after!

[Danglerb]

If your going to work on the fuel lines get a good set of flare wrenches, and use them two at a time counter holding the other side of the connection so you don't twist anything.

Not the first DIY project I would recommend.

[Landseer]

Its not a hard project.