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They are remarkably well-built and Porsche used quality parts when they put them together.
For the most part, I think Harry is spot-on with his advice. Do all the maintenance at regular intervals. Inspect for worn parts and replace/repair as needed.
There are a couple things I'd like to add for peace of mind:
RUBBER - Rubber hoses / lines / bushings deteriorate with age and there's nothing you can do about it. Things to check / replace if you're concerned:
- Rubber fuel lines
- Vacuum and oil vapor hoses
- Flexible brake lines (easy to do when you do the fluid replacement as part of maintenance)
ELECTRICAL - Corrosion of conductors and insulation wear are not your friends. Things I would inspect/correct:
- All ground connections
- Battery cable connections
- All the points where the big positive battery cable to the starter goes through the body
- Have you installed a fuse for the dash lights yet?
- Have you installed a headlight relay kit to get the big current off the dimmer switch in the turn signal stalk?
SHIFT COUPLER / BUSHINGS - Worth a look if shifting is sloppy.
It's easy to get caught up in the quest for perfection on these cars. Fortunately, they run well when not perfect...
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