The Maintenance Files

Cost of Ownership
(Aug 2004 to Present)

Excluding gasoline, Porsche clothing, speeding fines etc.

All costs converted to USD for simplicity.  Some reflect higher Canadian parts costs.  Shipping usually excluded.
Part Qty Source Date Installed Total Cost
General Stuff That Was Needed At The Start
Front chin spoiler 1 Pelican Sep-04 281.75
Hardware Mounting Kit for above 1 Pelican Sep-04 74.75
Bentley Manual 1 Pelican Sep-04 103.21
Hubcap 1 Pelican Sep-04 28.18
StormShield - Grey (1987 PORSCHE 911 ), Storage Bag 1 Pelican Sep-04 223.10
Safety Check - labor only 1 G Tek Sep-04 53.43
Toyo Proxes T1-S     205/55-15 & 225/50-15 1 Nantucket Tire Sep-04 786.28
Front Brake Rotor 2 Pelican Sep-04 155.25
Rear Brake Rotor 2 Pelican Sep-04 180.55
OEM Rear Brake Pad Set 1 Pelican Sep-04 55.49
OEM Front Brake Pad Set (Textar) 1 Pfaff Porsche Sep-04 69.06
Ball Sockets for Heater Servo Control Rod 2 Pfaff Porsche Sep-04 3.92
Bulb - Backup 1 Pfaff Porsche Sep-04 4.59
Bulb - Running Light 2 Pfaff Porsche Sep-04 4.59
Bulb - Interior 2 Pfaff Porsche Sep-04 4.59
Window washer L Check valve 1 Pfaff Porsche Sep-04 6.48
Window washer T Check valve 1 Pfaff Porsche Sep-04 10.20
Wheel bearings, sway bar brackets, smogging & Final Safety Check 1 G Tek Oct-04 1114.89
Oil Filter 1 Pfaff Porsche Oct-04 18.18
Air Filter 1 Pfaff Porsche Oct-04 24.40
Oil 20W50 11 litres (mileage 62,000 mi) 11 L Cdn Tire Oct-04 29.07
Leatherique 1 Leatherique Nov-04 55.97
Pulley Wrench, 911(my wife bought this one - check the price!) 1 Downtown Porsche Dec-04 72.25
Original Spark Plug Wrench 1 Private Purchase Feb-05 17.00
Normal Maintenance Stuff
Neatrix Rear Spring Plate Bushing Kit 1 Pelican Apr-05 62.50
Front Hood Shock 2 Pelican Apr-05 13.90
OEM Boge Shocks 2 Pelican Apr-05 202.86
Cab Door Seal, left/right 2 Pelican Jun-05 24.75
Fuel Filter 1 Pfaff Porsche Jul-05 54.30
Redline 75W90 NS Gear Oil  (mileage 64,000 mi) 4 Bolton Jul-05 50.60
3M Spray Adhesive 1 Napa Aug-05 17.01
Engine Compartment Sound Mat 1 Pelican Aug-05 50.95
Towing 1 Private Purchase Sep-05 118.37
Fuel Pump 1 Pelican Sep-05 210.45
Crush rings for above 3 Pelican Sep-05 1.65
Mahle Oil Filter 1 Pelican Nov-05 7.99
Crush washers 2 Pelican Nov-05 0.81
Valve Cover Gasket Kit 1 Pelican Nov-05 23.23
Oil - Castrol GTX 3 x 5 L (mileage 65,545 mi) 15 L Cdn Tire Nov-05

26.89

Oil Line (thermostat to engine line) 1 Pelican Not Installed 100.63
Front Brake Lines 2 Pelican Jul-06 30.25
Front Brake Caliper Seals 2 Pelican Jul-06 28.98
Valve Adjustment Tool 1 Pelican NA 11.16
Blades for above 1 Pelican NA 9.14
12 MM Allen Wrench 1 CT Tools NA 2.39
Part for Cab Top 911-565-279-61-70B 1 Pfaff Porsche May-06 5.52
Part for Cab Top 911-565-279-61-71B 1 Pfaff Porsche May-06 5.52
Distributor Cap, 911 Carrera (1984-89) 1 Pelican May-06 44.25
Ignition Rotor, 911 Carrera (1984-89) 1 Pfaff Porsche May-06 22.00
Bosch H4 Headlamp with Black Trim Ring, each, 911 65-86 2 Pelican Jun-06 338.00
Headlamp to Fender Seal, 911 (1965-94) 2 Pelican Jun-06 5.00
H4 80/100 Watt Replacement Bulb 2 Pelican Jun-06 25.50
Multifunction Relay 40A - Headlamp Conversion 4 Pelican Jun-06 20.00
Wire, connectors, shrink wrap etc - Headlamp Conversion 1 Various Jun-06 35.00
Valve Cover Gasket Kit, 911 (1968-89) 1 Pelican Nov-06 22.50
NGK BP6ES Spark Plugs 6 Napa May-06 24.43
Windshield Wiper Assembly 2 Napa May-06 14.91
OEM Ignition Wire Set,  Brand: Beru 1 Pelican May-06 305.50
Blades for valve adjustment tool 1 Pelican NA 8.15
Valve Adjustment (mileage 68,069) 1 Me Sep-06 N/C
Fuel line AN connectors & hose 1 BAT & Summit Oct-06 150.00
Porsche Oil Filter 1 Pfaff Nov-06 18.00
Oil - Castrol GTX 3 x 5 L (mileage 68,??? mi) 15 L Cdn Tire Nov-06

29.00

CV Boot Kits 2 Pelican May-08 22.50
Turbo Tie Rods 1 Pelican Aug-07 191.50
Steering Rack Boots 2 Pelican Aug-07 20.50
Spacing Washer for TTR 2 Pelican Aug-07 14.00
CV Boot Kit 1 Pelican Oct-07 11.25
Seal - Cab vertical to top - left 1 Pelican Apr-08 174.00
Oil - Castrol GTX 3 x 5 L (mileage 70K mi) 15 L Cdn Tire Nov-07

50.97

Mahle oil filter 1 Private May-07 10.00
Oil - Brad Penn Racing 3 x 12 L 36 L Group Buy Feb-08

135.00

Oil Change - BP (mileage 70K mi) 12L Above Apr-08 above
OEM Rubber Brake Hose - Rear 2 Pelican May-08 50.00
911/914 Cigarette Lighter Center Element 1 Pelican May-08 18.50
Ball Joint, 911/911 Turbo 1974-89 2 Pelican May-08 148.50
Nut for Ball Joint to A-Arm Attachment 2 Pelican May-08 23.00
Ball Joint Bottom Split Pin 2 Pelican May-08 1.50
Threaded Pin for Ball Joint Attachment 2 Pelican May-08 33.00
Washer for Ball Joint Threaded Pin 2 Pelican May-08 1.50
Lock Nut for Ball Joint Threaded Pin 2 Pelican May-08 11.50
Porsche Aluminum Valve Stem Support for Fuchs 1 Pelican May-08 5.75
Elephant Racing, Front PolyBronze Suspension Bushings 1 Pelican May-08 260.00
Brake Fluid 1 liter 1 Cdn Tire May-08 15.00
Used right torsion bar 1 Hunter Motorsports May-08 70.00
Used right height screw & lever 1 Hunter Motorsports May-08 50.00
Oil Change - BP (mileage 72K mi) 11L Above May-09 above
Porsche Oil Filter 1 Pfaff May-09 18.00
Oil Change - BP (mileage 73.5K mi) 10L Above May-10 above
Porsche Oil Filter (mileage 75K mi) 1 Pfaff May-10 18.00
Seal - Cab vertical to top - right 1 Pelican Jul-13 163.75
Oil drain sealing rings 2 Pelican May-12 .50
Mahle Oil Filter  (mileage 75.5K mi) 1 Pelican May-12 9.25
Leland Steering Column Bushing 1 Pelican Not Installed 29.00
Porsche Oil Filter + Crush Rings 1 Pfaff Aug-13 28.00
Oil Change - BP  (mileage 76516 mi) 11L Above Aug-13 above
Techron Treament 1 Above Aug-13 above
Extra Stuff
Bump Streer Kit 1 Pelican Apr-05 15.47
Used Airbox (so it will sound cool) 1 Private Purchase Nov-04 85.00
Lighted key head without key blank 1 Downtown Porsche Apr-05 29.75
Speed Bleeder Valves, pair Rear 2 Pelican Not Installed 12.45
Speed Bleeder Valves, pair Front 2 Pelican Not Installed 11.80
Motive Power Bleeder 1 Pelican Aug-07 45.95
Cab Wind Screen 1 Classic Additions May-10 300.00
Newer & better Fuchs 15" wheels (less sale of old) 1 Private Purchase Jul-10 500.00

You will note that I haven't totaled it.  I'm too scared to.

 

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