The ESSENTIAL companion! 640 pages, 1,300 photos and diagrams! How to troubleshoot and repair How to service How to improve performance How to authenticate a 993 What to look for when purchasing Engine & engine management system Transmission, running gear, wheels & tyres Complete explanation of electrical systems Complete historical review of the 993 on & off the race track The 993 version of the evergreen 911 is sometimes described as the “King of Porsche”. This book chronicles the development, racing history and all ownership issues of the 993 in tremendous detail. Containing a buyers/owners guide and well over one thousand photographs, this book features incredibly in-depth information about all aspects of the Porsche 993. This book about the Porsche 993 is the third of a planned six covering a range of Porsche models. This book carries on the tradition established with the author’s first Porsche 911 book (Robert Bentley) which covered the 964 series. Contains absolutely everything a 993 owner needs to know. Every model and version is included. Engines, transmissions, suspension and how to improve the performance are covered as well as the fixes for common problems. This book really is the essential companion for the 993 owner or would-be owner. No need to ask questions online anymore, the answers are all here. Softbound. 280tallx210. 688 pages. 1300 photographs. Independent Reviews Recently I received two books each dedicated to a specific Porsche 911 model. Both Volumes are titled “Porsche The Essential Companion” and is specific to the 911SC and 993. It would not have been inconceivable for the author, Adrian Streather, to have titled these books “Everything you always wanted to know about the Porsche 911SC (or 993).” Each book describes the 911SC and 993 models in great detail and chronicles the changes made by Porsche each year of that models development. Mr. Streather covers the engine, transmission, and suspension with basic maintenance tips and performance modifications. This is done with text and plenty of photos – perfect for the shadetree mechanic. A few of the basic maintenance topics covered include: oil and filter changes, brake bleeding, air conditioning check and tire maintenance in addition to cleaning and storage tips. Also included are details of the body describing changes and options available. Someone considering the purchase of either of these models will find the “Buyers Guide” section invaluable. In this section the author describes how to check the authenticity of a car by explaining the VIN number and option code marking. He also points out potential problem areas to examine during a pre-purchase inspection. The 993 edition also includes OBDI and OBDII fault codes. The 911SC version contains over 430 pages with 1180 photos and the 993 edition has 640 pages with 1300 photos. I understand that these are volume 2 and 3 of a planned series of 6. Volume #1 is dedicated to the 964. Personally I hope volume 4, 5 or 6 focuses on the Carrera of 1984 - 1988 vintage, as I’d really like to have all this information for my car. Jeff Goldberg-Porsche Club of America
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