Inspired by Kimbo's recent thread (What spares do you carry?) I felt it would be useful to analyse what breakdowns we have collectively had in our 993s.
Firstly, we can build up a picture of what spares it might be useful to carry and secondly, what preventative maintenance we should be considering.
When I say breakdowns – I am thinking about the time when you needed external assistance to continue or terminate your journey.
So I will start this off.
In just over 10 years and 55k miles of 993 ownership, I have had the single breakdown. The alternator packed up on the A1 near Newark - £350 for the recovery home. I had the alternator rebuilt with new brushes
I also had a near breakdown when the battery partially gave up – I managed to limp home - I now replace the battery every five years irrespective of how well it is performing.
Firstly, we can build up a picture of what spares it might be useful to carry and secondly, what preventative maintenance we should be considering.
When I say breakdowns – I am thinking about the time when you needed external assistance to continue or terminate your journey.
So I will start this off.
In just over 10 years and 55k miles of 993 ownership, I have had the single breakdown. The alternator packed up on the A1 near Newark - £350 for the recovery home. I had the alternator rebuilt with new brushes
I also had a near breakdown when the battery partially gave up – I managed to limp home - I now replace the battery every five years irrespective of how well it is performing.