Intro and Question about '89 911 have my eye on

[cellison]

[QUOTE=Ski;9478676]Yep, that's the one. Would you mind checking it out? He seems a bit hesitant to share the compression test numbers and didn't offer the leak %'s, so concerned about that a bit. Less concerning is that he mentioned the top has a "minor leak" driver's side. Said when it was out in rain......that when he next got in it, noticed damp carpeting.

Would greatly appreciate getting your perspective!

Thanks,
Kevin[/QUOTE

i'll see what my schedule looks llike this coming week. you may want to start a dedicated thread on the 911 tech forum to see if others could check it out. attach a link to the car as some one may have looked at it already or know the car.

[Ski]

Hey all!

Well, I pulled the trigger on a GP White 87 Carrera Coupe. Flying to CT to take delivery from a fellow Pelican on 4/2, and will be road tripping it back to MN with my 77 year old father as co-pilot. Dad and I road tripped once before to pick up for him a 70 T-bird, when I was 10 or so, and it is still one of my greatest memories. I expect this trip will be the same or better!

Any advice on prep? The previous owner has made the whole purchase experience the best I've had for any vehicle, or any item for that matter. To that end, he's gone through the car again and reports back it's running really well, so I expect little to no probs. Yet, would like advice on fluids, parts, etc. you'd recommend I take a long.

Also, any routes you'd recommend and/or sites to see? My dad and I are going to take our time heading back, so even out of the way sites would be considered.

Thanks again all for the support you've given me through this process.

[sugarwood]

Sorry you haven't gotten more replies.
Search for old threads titled "road trip" or "emergency"

You will be told to get a spare DME relay.

If you have money, I'd drop $150 on 2 cam sensors.
Just get them installed sooner or later, after the trip.

Fuel pump.

New battery?
Bring multimeter, and verify yer getting 14V while running.

Fan belt. Porsche dealer brand only.
Get the pulley holder tool. (Does the car have toolkit?)
Learn how to replace it, perhaps. (I have a good thread on that)


Good to have the parts them if you break down,
That way, any shop can install.

[Ski]

Thanks for the info. As for not getting a lot of replies, I should have just made a new thread. Will also check the old threads you called out.

Good advice, as always, especially "good to have parts, so any shop can install". Makes perfect sense.

Thanks!!