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EugeneYu and Kcturbo
Who is your mechanics. Tell me about your Porsche EugeneYu.
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03-30-2001, 05:41 PM
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Im my own mech. I cant afford to have anyone else do the work. My turbo is in pieces in the garage right now, but I should have it together by the end of the month. New clutch, turbo (k27), and mass airflow. We should all try to hook up sometime this summer.
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04-01-2001, 05:56 AM
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That sounds great. If mine is running? I am not my own mechanic(yet). I need to rebuild my engine pretty bad. The previous owners did not understand that Porsche are supposed to be taken care of not abused. Now I am paying for it.
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04-01-2001, 11:52 AM
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Mine is 924S. I knew nothing about Porsche before I get this baby. Now it's a little bit over 3 months old for me. It's a high mile car with 150k miles. Generally it's cheap. I bought it in purpose of killing some my spare time and have fun at the same time. It runs pretty good so far.
The only major fix is a new header since the old manifold was cracked very bad. The next one will be timing belt and seals. I use various resources including myself, my friends and mechanics to fix it. I think it's the best way to keep my maintain cost (time and $$$) down. This great BBS gives me alot ideas for maintaining my car. I can do all minor fixes such as power steering reservoir leak and fluid change, hood shocks, sun roof, small electric fixes and here or there things. I paid $50 to my friend for putting my new header on. I don't want to squeeze underneath the car for a long time. Plus I was short on tools. I will use Porsche mechanic for timing belt (really front engine). He quoted me $380 for labor. I found parts are about $300-$400 including water pump and seals. I also found a very good home based paint shop to repaint my car for $400. I may use him if I really want a shiny old car. It's a good idea we get together sometime this summer. Do you guys know any autocross or any other activities around this area? Eugene |
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04-01-2001, 06:23 PM
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I need a paint job real bad. Do you think he would paint my car? As far as autocross I don't know? You said that you use a mechanic once in a while. Who is it? My current mech is J.P. Werks in Kansas off of Johnson Drive and I-35.
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04-01-2001, 06:48 PM
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Do you mind if they are in Des Moines? If not, I can give you their phone numbers.
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04-01-2001, 09:14 PM
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A $400 paint job sounds pretty fishy to me. Make sure you know what you are getting. Hey biscuit have you had anyone check out your car yet? There is a guy in Platte City that is real good with Porsches and other German stuff. Ill see if i can find his number.
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04-02-2001, 06:51 AM
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No I haven't had anyone check it out yet. Get that number for me. Do you happen to remember the name of the company? Hey 400 sound like a perfect price. Fishy or not I need that guys contact name and number.
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04-02-2001, 11:30 AM
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Check your email.
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04-02-2001, 01:12 PM
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Just remember you get what you pay for. Hell for $400 bucks you might as well go to Maco.
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