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peryde - 21 Apr 2005 21:39 GMT

I just purchased a 1975 911S Silver anniversary edition. I am looking
for information on where I can find someone who can supply, or
replicate the silver anniversary dash plaque that is missing from the
dash. I am also looking for someone who can supply the original (or
reproduction) front seat covers.

I am aware of the problems that the 2.7 engine had. The car has
traveled 108K. It runs well, but I am worried about if the required
upgrades have been performed. How can I check weather or not the
chain tensioners and case bolts have been upgraded? Are there any
certain features that I need to look at on the tensioners? Can I
re-torque the heads to check if the bolts are gripping OK? If so, how
much torque?

Thanks in advance for any help

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Ed Beroset - 22 Apr 2005 01:45 GMT

> I just purchased a 1975 911S Silver anniversary edition. I am looking
> for information on where I can find someone who can supply, or
> replicate the silver anniversary dash plaque that is missing from the
> dash. I am also looking for someone who can supply the original (or
> reproduction) front seat covers.

Can't help you on those things. When my seats started to show excessive
wear, I opted for seat covers from Wet Okole. I have been happy with
them, but ask me again in the fall when I'll have had them for a full year.

> I am aware of the problems that the 2.7 engine had. The car has
> traveled 108K. It runs well, but I am worried about if the required
> upgrades have been performed. How can I check weather or not the
> chain tensioners and case bolts have been upgraded?

For the chain tensioner, it's relatively easy. At the bottom of the
chain housing there should be an oil fitting and a tube running out of
it. If not, it doesn't have the chain tensioner upgrade.

> Are there any
> certain features that I need to look at on the tensioners? Can I
> re-torque the heads to check if the bolts are gripping OK? If so, how
> much torque?

Re-torqueing the heads should not be necessary and is probably not
advisable. The rule of thumb there is to just wait until they break --
there's not really anything much to be gained by teasing them (by
re-tightening) or by replacing them, unless you have some other
compelling reason to diassemble the engine that completely, e.g. a
rebuild. If the compression and leak-down tests show everything OK,
don't mess with it would be my advice.

Ed

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akeem - 07 Jun 2005 15:47 GMT

I am also interested in possibly purchasing an mid year 911. Other than
the well publicized engine longevity concerns, are there any other
problem areas that I should watch out for? Also, what kind of price
should I feel comfortable paying?
Thank you.

> I just purchased a 1975 911S Silver anniversary edition. I am looking
> for information on where I can find someone who can supply, or
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> Thanks in advance for any help

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