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[vitaminC]

I'm sort of looking for a toy/project to go in the garage, and came across this 1994 968:
http://sfbay.craigsl...1879189524.html

The ad states that the owner recently noticed some oil mixing with the coolant in the expansion tank. What sort of work does that imply will need to be done? If it is a head gasket, is that a DIY job? Sorry, I'm not overly familiar with the 968...

Thanks for any info!

[94SilverCab]

Pass! He is clearly smoking something.

Keep your eyes open, you can buy a decent car for $7,500 that only needs some TLC deferred maintenance stuff.

Jay

Edited by 94SilverCab, 04 August 2010 - 11:39 AM.

[banditsc]

It probably more likely the oil cooler housing gasket then a head gasket, which isn't that big a deal to do. The main thing is if there is no coolant in the oil, if it's just oil in the coolant then it's not a catastophic type of thing.

[unknown4u]

if it is the oil coolerhousinggasket it will cost you about 8 hours of work and 50$ for the gasket too...
And it is a hell of a job. How do I know?

[banditsc]

Ya, did that one myself, it wasn't fun but not that bad. I managed to do it without touching the headers or anything. I actually didn't have enough room to remove the housing, so I just moved it back and put the gaskets in place and bolted it back up.

[Chris Vais]

The listing doesn't say whether or no there is any sign of coolant in the crankcase. If there is and if it has been there a while you may end up having to change the rod end bearings which is probably not a DIY project. The cost of having this done, if it proves to be necessary will push the repair cost close $2,000.

[Monstrous4Banger]

Hello, Ascorbic acid.....I mean vitaminc. The best advice I could give any one buying a used Porsche. What ever you do, get a PPI. Unless you can do the inspection yourself, and have the proper tools. Most indie shops only charge you about an hour of labor. Its worth it if you go to the right shop. Ill never buy a car again with out checking, compression/leak down.

Edited by Monstrous4Banger, 04 August 2010 - 03:27 PM.

[vitaminC]

Thanks for the replies! The price does seem a bit high for a car needing work. Which he must realize as it's been on CL for a long time now...

I will ask about the coolant in the oil or not, as I definitely would not be interested in a full rebuild.

Nothing would happen without a PPI, and there are plenty of good shops in the Bay Area to choose from!

[Scott Collins]

If it is the oil cooler seals that are causing oil to mix with coolant, you will see evidence when you pull the dipstick. you will see some oil and coolant mixed that looks like a milkshake foaming up on the dipstick.