Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 15:43:20 GMT From: Just Bob <uctraingnopsamanet.com> Subject: Re: Potential issues w/ a 96 convertible?
On Thu, 13 Dec 2001 03:36:10 GMT, "Thomas Burke" <tjburkejrnopsamdnet.att.net> wrote: >I am considering the purchase of a '96 turbo se convertible. It has about >100k miles and seems to be in good condition. I have rebuilt several cars, >including engine rebuilds, trannys etc. on Porsches and BMW's, so I am >looking forward to doing lots of preventative maintenance in preparation for >the summer driving months. I would just like to know what to look for, and >what to expect if I do buy the car. > If you plan to buy, a subscription to alldatadiy.com is definitely worth it. You'll get the details of all the TSB's and can check for those specific issues. With the 95/96, there was an issue with the 5th bow motor for the top. If the mount has not been replaced under warranty/customer satisfaction policy (dealer can tell you by VIN) then you will probably need to do the mount. There was a water pump issue, I think it was corrected by '96, but that would be worth a check too. NG's can have clutch issues. If the clutch is stiff, it may need cable or more serious work. If the cable has not been replaced in 50K miles then that should be done as PM. If the clutch has never been done in that car I would expect to do one in the next year. There are also occasional problems with alternators - a growl indicates bad bearings. There was a TSB on the A/C expansion valve - it causes bearing like noise AFAIK on the A/C compressor. As PM, the idler pulleys and serp. belt should be done about every 50K miles as they are known to go without much warning. Bob
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