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You have made an excellenet choice in deciding to make a 968 part of the family. Welcome !
You should begin your research here by reading 968 Golden Rules; Do's and Don'ts
http://www.968forums.com/index.php?showtopic=1225
Standard Maintenance items you should be aware of;
DME Relay (About $27, you should keep a spare in the glove compartment)
Heater Control Valve
Caster Blocks
Missing Clutch Inspection Port Plug
Passenger Side Power Steering Hose leak
If you don't know the last time belts were done, it is good insurance to have it done. While you're in there, balance shaft seals tend to leak.
Take it for a good long drive, make sure that fans go on and temp gauge stays in the 8:00 O'Clock position.
I'm sure you'll find lots more hints by reading through the threads, don't hesitate to ask questions.
Regards,
Jay
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[quote name='smokiemon968' post='59025' date='Sep 5 2008, 07:27 PM']Johann,
That becker looks like a nice match for the 968. Does the NAV function as good as it looks?[/quote]
Smokiemon,
The nav works quite well, but you only have small display on the right and you can not see a map. But it is very clear with it's instructions. You also get it with a full color display but that costs a little more.
Regards,
Johann
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i'd love to see the good close up of your front corner indicator lenses to see the fit.
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The covers were standard on earlier cars and deleted later as they ran out of parts. Many of us have added them, mostly for aesthestics (though there may be some marginal improvement if you add it with the "Air Box Mod")
Congrats !
Jay
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If you don't have a record of the water pump being changed recently, you might as well change that while the TB job is being done. Also if they are opening up the cooiling system have them pop a new heater control valve in.
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Balance shaft seals are known to leak. Since you right there it's a no brainer.
Regards,
Jay
“Faster, Faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.” - Hunter S. Thompson
"I couldn't find the sports car of my dreams, so I built it myself." ~Dr. Ferdinand Porsche
"968Forums, a quaint little drinking community with a serious horsepower problem"
"Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn-out, shouting, 'Holy sh*t! What a ride!'"- Unknown
