From: bob@pelicanparts.com on behalf of Bob at Pelican Parts [bob@pelicanparts.com] Sent: Saturday, June 05, 1999 8:26 AM To: TMSULLIVAN@aol.com Cc: pelicanparts@csi.com Subject: Re: Hello... Wayne at Pelican Parts wrote: > > Well, the '76 911s are not the most reliable around. There are a series of > upgrades that you should do to the engine in order to make it stronger (fan, > studs, time-serts, valve-guides, etc.) > > As for Porsche ownership, don't let a bad mechanic get you down. The cars are > great fun when they are running. In general, they are well-built and quite > reliable. Don't forget that your car is still about 24 years old. > > Thanks, and keep that chin up - Bob should be able to help you out. > > Thanks, > > Wayne > > TMSULLIVAN@aol.com wrote: > > > Thanks a million... > > > > I have always wanted a 911 and after this experience -- being left with a car > > worse than when I took it in and a lighter wallet -- I am disappointed. I > > was really looking forward to driving it around this summer. This mechanic > > has my car for about 8 weeks. He kept telling me he was waiting for parts. > > Sorry, this was before I found you guys. I woulda got the parts myself. > > > > Thank you for forwarding my troubles to the expert. > > Tim Hi Tim, You just ran into a bad shop first time out. These are great cars, and not too difficult to maintain yourself if you are mechanically inclined and have the time. For things that you can't or don't want to do yourself, talk to other Porsche owners in your area. They can help you find an honest, competent shop. Bob at Pelican Parts