sydneyman

Hey guys, some of you saw my advice thread but I wanted to introduce myself properly!

My name's Chris and I come from the 4 cylinder transaxle side of things. I was looking for another 951 and this 1985 928s came up for sale about 10 minutes from me. Checked it out and i think i got a great deal on what seems like a strong car. Took it for a test drive and loved the power this thing has. Im sorry i hadnt test driven a 928 sooner!

Needs a few things here and there but I look forward to the journey. Hasnt had a timing belt in 12 years so i had it towed to the house. For the moment im debating on doing it myself for the first time or sending it off to a local 928 specialist. Hes a great guy but a stickler for oem. It seems like the common knowledge on here is to use the enthusiast's choice components like the porkensioner etc. This mechanic seems averse to trying new stuff which i suppose i understand. This has been discussed a 1000 and 1 times but Im wondering if there is a good tech session somewhere that i can follow to ease my fears? It would be nice to just drop it off and get it back all done but Im kind of looking forward to the process and really learning the car. I did the same with my other Porsches and really enjoyed getting to know the cars so well.

Look forward to getting to know you guys! Im sure some of you make it to Asheville/Tail of the dragon so look forward to meeting some of you as well!

Chris

sydneyman

some terrible pics:

sydneyman

i was a little underwhelmed at the extensive options but what can ya do?

Also is there a good vin/registry person on here? Might be kind of cool to learn more about the car.

SeanR

After all these years, I figured you had a 928.

Welcome to the group.

medipedicman

Vin Check Thread: https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...st-thread.html

If you don't already have plans you should drive up to Banner Elk this weekend. Great annual gathering of "Sharks in the Mountains" @ the Best Western.

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SHARKS IN THE MOUNTAINS 2015

18th Annual 928 Specialists Customer Appreciation Event

Date: June 5th thru June 7th, 2015

A very Special Event for 928 Owners and their families. Lots of 928s, Fun and activities for the WHOLE family.

928 "Shark Discounts" at the Stores and Shops of Banner Elk, NC! 928 Mountain Drives! Tech Help and more !

Sharks in the Mountains is our annual 928 Appreciation Event for the Customers and Friends of David and Jeannie Roberts of 928 Specialists. Admission to Sharks in the Mountains is free to our 928 Friends and supporters, but we ask that you register using the Registration Form at http://www.928gt.com/sitm.htm to aid us in our preparations.


Schedule of Events

Friday June 5th

6pm-until?
Informal gathering for dinner and drinks at the Best Western, Banner Elk, NC

Saturday June 6th

10:00 am - Main Event
Location: "Shark Corral" in the FRONT parking lot of the Best Western Hotel Banner Elk, NC
1615 Tynecastle Hwy, Banner Elk, NC 28604

11:00am-1:00pm - Lunch
Best Western Hotel Restaurant
Lunch Buffet!
(Details Below)

1:00- 3:00pm
Continuation of the Main Event - 928 Photo Shoot

3:00 pm
928 Mountain Drive

6:00 pm
Saturday Night Dinner Party at the "Sushi Club" Nightclub in Banner Elk (above Sorrentto's Bistro)
http://www.bannerelksushiclub.com/sushiclub/
140 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, NC
(Details Below)

9:00 pm - until??
The "Infamous" Parking Lot After Party - Best Western Hotel, Banner Elk, NC


Sunday June 7th

SITM "Sharks at the Pool" - Pool Party at the Best Western Hotel (weather permitting)
10:30 am - until

The Deputy

Congratulations, on your new purchase.

Looks to be in fine shape.

Brian.

MN

Chris,

Congratulations. Stick shift too which are hard to find.

Every time I drive again my 968 powered 944 after having driven the 928GTS (in Germany), I am wondering what’s wrong with the car (the 944)!

As Tom Cruise said in "Risky Business" in regard to the Porsche 928, "There is no substitute". (However maintenance can be a bit pricey even for someone already used to Porsche prices.)

MN

Dave928S

The options sticker, in this case, is about as useful as a one legged man in an **** kicking competition ...

VIN: WP0JB092XFS860777
MY 1985 928
C02: USA
Motor: M28.43
Transmission: G28.11
Options:
I158 .. Radio Monterey 1986
M340 ... Seat heating right
M418 ... Protective side mouldings
M481 ... 5-speed manual transmission
M490 ... Hi-fi sound system
M494 ... Amplifier system
M533 ... Alarm system
M650 ... Sunroof

Cross posted to VIN thread as well.

sydneyman

Thanks Sean! After driving this one, its hard to believe ive waited this long.

Thanks! Not far from me at all. Don't have anything going on that can't be changed. With the ancient t belt id be rockin the audi though.

Thanks Brian!

Markus, I completely forgot you had a 928! I guess I won't be seeing you in T-ville anytime soon. We were down there about a week ago. Way too hot!

Thanks a bunch Dave! I figured there would be codes somewhere at least for the radio etc! And thanks for cross threading!

davek9

Nice choice, 85 /86 are the best of the OB's !!!

As far as the Tensioner is concerned, there are two opposing poles here, just like N & S on a magnet

IMO toss that old tech and use modern belt management, both will still require regular inspection (don't wait for an idiot light), the newer one (Audi) is much less involved to keep up.

Dave

AirtekHVAC

Nice Chris. I do think you should cross the hills there and come to SITM. Don't worry about the Audi...I have yet to drive my 928....they let us have a corner of shame to park in, so it's all good. I'll save you a spot next to the white truck.

I did bring mine once tho'

sydneyman

ok its an hour and a half from me so its a no brainer. just registered, looking forward to meeting some of you! I'll be in the lot o' shame as well though!

sydneyman

quick update, car is running well after a few t belt bearings, WP, TB, new acc. belts, a new windshield, and just ordered some shocks all the way around, along with plugs, cap, wires, etc. Hatch wouldnt close so ordered the hatch receiver from Roger and now it works perfectly. that was a satisfying 40 bucks.

sydneyman

ok installed the shocks, that was fun. satisfying to drive without any clunks. also doing the intake R and R right now. painting the manifold etc. found a bad CPS wire, millions of vacuum leaks, wiring that was shredded and some poor looking fuel hoses. all of that is sorted, just waiting on the manifold paint to dry.

Also sent my gauge pod off to Palo Alto speedo. Had a bad oil pressure gauge but otherwise in good shape. resoldered all the connections so should be as good as new. Windshield is replaced and looks great as well. Ill get some pics up when the intake is all put back together.

Andre The Giant

Hi Chris and welcome to Rennlist. I also had a TB, WP and tensioner to do on my 85 which the belt was also 12 years old but only 23,000 km on it. The belt was barely worn, but no chance to take.

With the documentation from Dwayne's garage, 416 pages of it, I was able to pull it off, of course had some guidance from Bertrand Daoust, great friend, but all in all I had to tackle the though part myself with great success.

I was very afraid of doing it at first, but boy am I glad I did it myself. If you want a job well done who best to do it but yourself !

I also did change the tensioner for the porkensionner since out of site out of mind (peace of mind).

And of course with the assistance you will get from these fellow Rennlisters is phenomenal. There are some moments when I had to revert to this forum for help and they came through time after time. At one point when I installed the porkensionner I had reversed the bolts and someone noticed that just by the pic, amazed !

The key here is take your time and tag EVERYTHING and take as many pictures as you can for when you put everything back together.

Anyway good luck in your venture.