Where to get new/used 928 parts?!
10-04-2015, 09:06 PM
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Where to get new/used 928 parts?!
Sorry if I am posting something that has been discussed for umpteenth time.
I am relatively new to Porsche Forum although not new to Porsche ownership. After having had a 996 4S for a while and I sold it. Since about a year ago I acquired 928 S4 from 1989 with 50,000 km (~35k miles).
The problem is that I live in Seoul, Korea where there are less than 10 928s running around in the country. Moreover, it is impossible to get hold of spare parts - both new and used.
My 928 is having fuel leakage problem and the auto shop I am using is talking about a repair cost of $2,000. And I am sure there will be more parts I need to change over time. Could someone recommend me a few places where I can get new as well as reliable second hand parts? If it is closer to Asia the better but Europe and the US are fine, too!
Thank you very much,
Simon Kim
I am relatively new to Porsche Forum although not new to Porsche ownership. After having had a 996 4S for a while and I sold it. Since about a year ago I acquired 928 S4 from 1989 with 50,000 km (~35k miles).
The problem is that I live in Seoul, Korea where there are less than 10 928s running around in the country. Moreover, it is impossible to get hold of spare parts - both new and used.
My 928 is having fuel leakage problem and the auto shop I am using is talking about a repair cost of $2,000. And I am sure there will be more parts I need to change over time. Could someone recommend me a few places where I can get new as well as reliable second hand parts? If it is closer to Asia the better but Europe and the US are fine, too!
Thank you very much,
Simon Kim
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10-04-2015, 10:04 PM
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Between the two you can get just about any part still available for 928s. Best to email them as it might not show up on the website (especially Roger at 928sRus)
10-04-2015, 10:15 PM
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10-04-2015, 11:40 PM
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Thank you to you both.
BTW, has anyone tried to fix the fuel tank instead of replacing it in the past? I have seen people do some ingenious solution to this problem but not sure whether it was only temporary or long lasting.
BTW, has anyone tried to fix the fuel tank instead of replacing it in the past? I have seen people do some ingenious solution to this problem but not sure whether it was only temporary or long lasting.
10-05-2015, 12:12 AM
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I have same problem as you with no local parts available and can recommend the 2 mentioned.
Best fix would be plastic welding. Then tank is made of "Lupolene" a kind of HDPE plastic so you need HDPE rods. Can't say if it will work in the long term.
If you need a replacement then the only option is to get a new tank from US. They can't ship a used tank international. I managed to find a used tank in Dubai on ebay and got it shipped to Thailand.
Best fix would be plastic welding. Then tank is made of "Lupolene" a kind of HDPE plastic so you need HDPE rods. Can't say if it will work in the long term.
If you need a replacement then the only option is to get a new tank from US. They can't ship a used tank international. I managed to find a used tank in Dubai on ebay and got it shipped to Thailand.
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10-05-2015, 01:02 AM
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Sorry if I am posting something that has been discussed for umpteenth time.
I am relatively new to Porsche Forum although not new to Porsche ownership. After having had a 996 4S for a while and I sold it. Since about a year ago I acquired 928 S4 from 1989 with 50,000 km (~35k miles).
The problem is that I live in Seoul, Korea where there are less than 10 928s running around in the country. Moreover, it is impossible to get hold of spare parts - both new and used.
My 928 is having fuel leakage problem and the auto shop I am using is talking about a repair cost of $2,000. And I am sure there will be more parts I need to change over time. Could someone recommend me a few places where I can get new as well as reliable second hand parts? If it is closer to Asia the better but Europe and the US are fine, too!
Thank you very much,
Simon Kim
I am relatively new to Porsche Forum although not new to Porsche ownership. After having had a 996 4S for a while and I sold it. Since about a year ago I acquired 928 S4 from 1989 with 50,000 km (~35k miles).
The problem is that I live in Seoul, Korea where there are less than 10 928s running around in the country. Moreover, it is impossible to get hold of spare parts - both new and used.
My 928 is having fuel leakage problem and the auto shop I am using is talking about a repair cost of $2,000. And I am sure there will be more parts I need to change over time. Could someone recommend me a few places where I can get new as well as reliable second hand parts? If it is closer to Asia the better but Europe and the US are fine, too!
Thank you very much,
Simon Kim
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10-05-2015, 11:23 PM
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Fuel leaks and 928s can end badly. Search for burned cars. That said, here are a bunch of links I've saved about fuel tank repair. Maybe they'll help. There's likely to be a bunch of duplication.
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...-wmsattny.html
Wmsattny
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...ank-928-a.html
Fuel strainer assembly loose from tank-928 -- Also from Wmsattny
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...l#post11611596
I lied, I do have pictures. (GREAT PIX-wwh)
Here's the knurled insert after I got it loose from the strainer fitting (internal pump in this case, it was our '90 GT).
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...-now-what.html
Good discussion in this thread RE: PC7 or PC11 epoxy for repairing this issue, with links to epoxy tech.
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...r-problem.html
fuel strainer problem
Great write up on dropping the tank is here. Hardest part was draining the tank and you are already done with than
http://members.rennlist.com/sharkski..._Main_Home.htm
http://members.rennlist.com/sharkski...0-FuelTank.htm
here is a new product that may be good for repairs to our plastic tanks. mr merlin
http://ri.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=AwrB...DfQGuieyaDA1k-
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...er-or-not.html
Recommendations - change in tank gas strainer or not? - UPDATED
See post #8 for update
https://rennlist.com/forums/10068118-post8.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...epairable.html
Is this fuel tank repairable?
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...l#post12310785
The tank is made of Lupolen HDPE.
Use HDPE plastic welding rods.
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...l#post12311090
Thank you Anders, I was wondering what it was.
Here's some info taken from an Online document
The most common types of plastic material are:
a. Polyethylene (PE)
b. Polypropylene (PP) - clear in color (this is what the 928's Washer Tank is made from)
c. Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (A.B.S.) - black in color (928 Fan Shroud is close to this)
d. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) - white or gray in color
e. Polyurethane (TPUR)
Identifying different types of plastic. Looking at the color is a good place to start when identifying plastics but it will not always hold true.
Sometimes polyurethane can be colored black and mistaken for ABS. Burning a small piece of the plastic that needs to be welded can be used to identify the material. Looking at the color of the flame, the smoke, the burning process, and the smell can help you determine the type of plastic.
a. Polyethylene - No smoke, blue flame, and a candle wax odor.
b. Polypropylene - No smoke, orange flame, acid odor
c. Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene - Black sooty smoke hangs in the air, sweet odor
d. Polyvinyl Chloride - Self-extinguishing, will not flame
e. Polyurethane - Black smoke, sputtering effect
a. Polyethylene - 575oF
b. Polypropylene - 550oF
c. Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene - 500oF
d. Polyvinyl Chloride - 525oF
e. Polyurethane - 575oF
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...k-problem.html
Help with a fuel leak problem
I have a serious fuel leaking problem between the In tank fuel filter and (probably) the In tank fuel filter sealing ring
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...-wmsattny.html
Wmsattny
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...ank-928-a.html
Fuel strainer assembly loose from tank-928 -- Also from Wmsattny
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...l#post11611596
I lied, I do have pictures. (GREAT PIX-wwh)
Here's the knurled insert after I got it loose from the strainer fitting (internal pump in this case, it was our '90 GT).
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...-now-what.html
Good discussion in this thread RE: PC7 or PC11 epoxy for repairing this issue, with links to epoxy tech.
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...r-problem.html
fuel strainer problem
Great write up on dropping the tank is here. Hardest part was draining the tank and you are already done with than
http://members.rennlist.com/sharkski..._Main_Home.htm
http://members.rennlist.com/sharkski...0-FuelTank.htm
here is a new product that may be good for repairs to our plastic tanks. mr merlin
http://ri.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=AwrB...DfQGuieyaDA1k-
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...er-or-not.html
Recommendations - change in tank gas strainer or not? - UPDATED
See post #8 for update
https://rennlist.com/forums/10068118-post8.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...epairable.html
Is this fuel tank repairable?
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...l#post12310785
The tank is made of Lupolen HDPE.
Use HDPE plastic welding rods.
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...l#post12311090
Thank you Anders, I was wondering what it was.
Here's some info taken from an Online document
The most common types of plastic material are:
a. Polyethylene (PE)
b. Polypropylene (PP) - clear in color (this is what the 928's Washer Tank is made from)
c. Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (A.B.S.) - black in color (928 Fan Shroud is close to this)
d. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) - white or gray in color
e. Polyurethane (TPUR)
Identifying different types of plastic. Looking at the color is a good place to start when identifying plastics but it will not always hold true.
Sometimes polyurethane can be colored black and mistaken for ABS. Burning a small piece of the plastic that needs to be welded can be used to identify the material. Looking at the color of the flame, the smoke, the burning process, and the smell can help you determine the type of plastic.
a. Polyethylene - No smoke, blue flame, and a candle wax odor.
b. Polypropylene - No smoke, orange flame, acid odor
c. Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene - Black sooty smoke hangs in the air, sweet odor
d. Polyvinyl Chloride - Self-extinguishing, will not flame
e. Polyurethane - Black smoke, sputtering effect
a. Polyethylene - 575oF
b. Polypropylene - 550oF
c. Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene - 500oF
d. Polyvinyl Chloride - 525oF
e. Polyurethane - 575oF
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...k-problem.html
Help with a fuel leak problem
I have a serious fuel leaking problem between the In tank fuel filter and (probably) the In tank fuel filter sealing ring
10-06-2015, 01:04 AM
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Say Fogey1, why don't you and I start up a new business specializing in fuel tank of 928s? I did not have the foggiest (no pun intended) idea of the fuel tank being such a problem in 928s. But thank you so much on your complete coverage around fuel tank!!!