Last week, I was called by a longtime friend who told me about an opportunity to purchase a 1999 996 C4 for a great price. The car had been parked in his neighbor's garage under a cover for the past 12 years. His neighbor has sold the home and wanted to quickly sell the Porsche. I contacted him, inspected the 996, and had it transported to my home. The tires were flat, but held air to roll it around. Of course the battery was completely dead as well.
The body and paint are in excellent shape. The interior has minimal wear and looks fantastic. The car comes with minimal records and I don't know if the IMS has been addressed.
I ordered a bunch of parts from our host and received them on Saturday.
Here is my plan:
1. Drain the gas tank and replace the fuel sender gasket (done)
2. Change the engine oil and filter (done)
3. Replace the oil drain plug and crush washer with a magnetic one (done)
4. Replace the air filter (done)
5. Replace the fuel filter (after running a bit as suggested)
6. Replace the serpentine belt (done)
7. Replace the spark plugs (done)
8. Replace the cabin filter (done)
9. Flush the coolant (Thursday)
10. Flush the brake fluid and inspect the brakes (done)
11. New battery (done)
12. Replace the rims and tires (done)
13. Inspect everything and test drive it!
With the Pelican brain trust, is there anything else suggested? Thanks, David
