ࡱ> SURY @'bjbjWW 6b==G"]FFFFFFFZZZZ8 Zv~~:$\P tFOFF~OOOFFZZFFFFO\OFFjK/DQZZ4Hello , This is the first draft of a check list of things to look for when you buy a used 944 / 951 Porsche. This isnt a definitive guide but something Ive gleaned from listening to others expert advice. The idea is that it should take you away from the shiny new Porsche Buy Buy !! syndrome and give you an objective look at your future car. I take no responsibility if you follow these points and end up with a lemon. Thats life. Cheers Phil Phil@marshalsea.com What to look forComment1. Paintwork ( if a cars old then it might well of had some work if its well done then no problems)1.1 Check around front Porsche badge for signs of re-spray especially where the badge hasnt been removed.1.2 Lift bonnet, check where the front wings bolt along to the engine bay any signs of over spray or disturbance of bolts.1.3 Check at the top of the rear hatch at the side for two plastic looking pins which hold plastic to glass hatch. Have they got signs of over spray.1.4 Check all the plastic stone chip guards are there and not painted over. Should be 6 in total. 1.5 Check all the stone guards line up relative to each other and where they should be. 1.6 Check the line of stone chip paint along the sills this should allow a gap between it and the bottom of the doors.1.7 Check the gap between the rear wings plastic stone chip guard and paint stone chip should be a few mms.1.8 Check the plastic sill covers are in place.1.9 Check the rear Porsche strip logo is there. 1.10 Check where the turbo valance (951) joins the car that this is black plastic. If its the same colour as the car theres been some re spraying going on !1.10 Check and note every ding , dent , chip and scratch particularly areas like bonnet and doors . 1.11 Check for any rust especially on sills behind front wheels , in front of and behind the rear wheels.1.12 Check the bonding around the windscreen and rear hatch for bubbling / blistering indicating the bondings shot.2. Collision damage2.1 Check the presence of info sticker at the rear of the car. Open the boot pull back the inside mats and look around below the locking mechanism for a factory sticker detailing option codes. Lack of this indicates a rear collision. Check it matches the one in the maintenance / guarantee book. Be suspicious if this book has been replaced.2.2 Whilst in boot feel the inside of the two pods just behind the rear wheels for any signs of dents.2.3 Check the line up of lights rears and front.2.4 Check the panel gaps should be roughly 1 cm make sure they are consistent and parallel. 2.5 Check the condition of the turbo valance (951) it may have been knocked about. 2.6 Check the wheel arches should have a plastic cover inside the arch to protect the body. 2.7 Check the wheel arches for obvious filler presence dents etc.2.8 Open the bonnet look at the main chassis of the car in particular the two main stays heading from the engine area past the near the lights to the front of the car. Check these for bending, damage etc. 2.9 Check suspension turrets for wear or damage.2.10 Check for damage to alloys also what type are they do they correspond to the option code sticker in the car are they original items if not have they been correctly fitted correct offset.2.11 Tyre condition INCLUDING spare2.12 There should be indentations of panel gaps under hatch on rear panel above lights.3. Engine (Im no engine expert so this is a very small list! )3.1 Check for smoke (blues bad) on start-up and rev .3.2 Check for engine cover under car. 3.3 Check this for oil build up.3.4 Check as much as possible for oil leaks around water pump , sump etc. 3.5 Check dipstick for oil condition and levels. It should NOT be chocolate brown colour (indicates head gasket/ water seal wear). 3.6 Check water level in expansion tank and for presence of white foamy/milky substance and oil in water (bad).3.7 Check oil pressure on start-up. Should be good 5 bar going to 2-3 as oil reaches temperature. 3.8 Let engine run till cooler fans kick in turn off engine check they still run then switch off after a few minutes.3.9 Check power steering for leaks from the pump hoses and case halves. Also the reservoir sometimes leaks.3.10 Check steering rack for obvious leaks as replacements are expensive.4. Interior4.1 Check condition of leather esp. drivers seat bolster check for any tears . 4.2 Check air conditioning works and is nice and cold.4.3 Check heater works nice and warm (4.4 Check wipers and wash font and rear.4.5 Check rear boot release switch works.4.6 Check functionality of windows they shouldnt be too slow !!4.7 Check electric mirrors move with the switches. 4.8 Check electric seats all buttons actuate all the correct bits.4.9 Check central locking 4.10 Check for presence of alarm the Thatcham category it qualifies for (check in service history for installation certificate without it the insurance company wont believe you) . Check it works !!!4.11 Check you have one key that opens all the locks and starts the car if your lucky this should be a Porsche embossed key.4.12 Check for spare tyre, electric tyre pump, toolkit , sunroof bag, locking wheel nuts remover , car jack.4.13 Check the sunroof works raised and fully out of car. 4.14 Check miles corresponds to MOT certificate , also in low mileage car check for signs of clocking . What are the pedal covers like does the car look worn beyond its use ??4.15 Check stereo works. 4.16 Check headlight raise and lower and light (dip main beam etc) ok .5. Service history 5.1 Check all MOTs present with sensible mileage figures between MOTs. 5.2 How many owners has the car had?5.3 Check for stamps at regular service intervals (is it 12000 miles between services). A 951 will require 6000 miles between filter and oil change. Also are there receipts to back up the work . Hopefully all the work was done at a OPC or respected independent specialist . Call them if u doubt a history.5.4 Check last time timing belts were changed (40000 miles between changes) or every 2 years for low mileage cars.5.5 Check last time clutch was changed (most live for around 100k).5.6 Check for a constant use of oil type (preferably mobile 1) 5.7 Check for any big bills what was done does it sound serious (ie new head gasket could of meant engine trouble in the past)5.8 Check the owners where did they come from how did the car end up in the current owners hands ?5.9 Check for owners handbook in a nice Porsche wallet.5.10 Check VIN number matches documentation, it's on the front firewall drivers side. Very obvious. Feel behind to see if there's any evidence of it having been cut out and replaced. Also check that it matches the plate that's behind the firewall which is riveted on. Check engine number matches documents and the type number is right for the car. It's located on the exhaust manifold side at the back of the block (you'll need a torch).6.Happy? Lets go for a test drive then 6.1 Starting should be on the first turn of the key. 6.2 In reverse how does the car sound and track. Does it slip into reverse ok?6.3 Check stationary noise for a lock to lock turn of the steering wheel any nasty sounds / screeches? 6.4 Move of clutch is mega heavy esp. compared to 944 NA. 6.5 Boost should come on at 3000 - 3500 revs. Although the standard boost gauge is useless check it does something. 6.6 Boost should bring a grin to the face of every petrol headed porker owner ensure its smooth and enjoy it.6.7 Check the brakes should be very good. Check the abs works , you might want to warn the salesman !6.8 Check the limited slip diff works . Again warn the salesman but essentially boot it (6.9 Steering should be precise and not judder particularly as speed is increased. If youve driven a decent Porsche you should know what this feels like. 6.10 Keep the windows open listening for any bad sounds, noisy tappets etc.6.11 Check for rubbing / clunking from wheels particularly in cornering as this might be a wheel bearing.6.12 A clicking sound from the rear will indicate worn CV joints.6.13 Grab the top of the wheels and rock back and forth to check for play in wheel bearings. Bounce the corners to check the dampers.7 Additional Checks 7.1 Check by an independent specialist or OPC. Get a list of faults good for haggling fodder.7.2 Get an HPI check could save you s in the long run. 7.3 Check dealer reputation. Ask around people often have good stories about places as well as bad !  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