New 928 owner! 1986 928S gold!
07-23-2018, 04:12 PM
#17
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I think you'll find this is one of the more active, and helpful, car forums around. I wouldn't be able to keep a car like this without the support here.
Yes I will take some pics today, and I will check out the PS lines and fuel, pretty sure I have some vacuum leaks, high idle and a insanely hard shift. From what I can tell the car was ran for a short time in 2014. I’m in Moscow, Idaho, much less interesting than Russia.
Thanks for all all the support, never expected this much response .
Thanks for all all the support, never expected this much response .
07-23-2018, 08:03 PM
#18
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There's no way I could keep (well, keep driving anyway) mine without the expertise and willingness to share it.
The response to your original post is fairly typical.
"Welcome, fix this stuff before it destroys your car, fix that stuff at your leisure, read the "New Visitor" Sticky, post pics."
Most of us are on here because we really love these cars. And we like to see them actually running and out on the road.
As Stan (MrMerlin) says:
"Keep them flying."
He means that enough that he will take the time and go to the effort of posting very lengthy and detailed procedures for fixing...
Just about anything.
A couple of the fellas on here wrench on these things for a living. Yet they offer assistance and advice on here...
For free.
When (not "if") you run into trouble, all you have to do is ask.
Post your problem in the title, give good details (pics are always good), ask nicely.
When given advice that starts with "check this, test that, then come back with the results", do that.
You WILL get solutions.
Say 'thanks' and follow up with how it worked out for you (good, bad or other).
The knowledge on here is complete. Nobody knows everything, but somebody will be able to offer solutions and answers to any problem you
07-23-2018, 08:13 PM
#19
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I - duh - ho.
Welcome anyway, Roger will still ship to you. Seriously, every time you start that engine you are risking a massive fire.
Let see those pics.
07-24-2018, 06:40 PM
#22
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Nice! That should clean up well. How's the interior?
For what it's worth: Don't be afraid to post pics, no matter how ratty you might think the car is. We love these things no matter how they look. And don't be afraid to ask questions or post about your progress. There is no bolt so easy to turn that you shouldn't post about your success here. Or your failures, for that matter! I've made a minor career posting about the stupid things done I've while trying to fix my Shark.
For what it's worth: Don't be afraid to post pics, no matter how ratty you might think the car is. We love these things no matter how they look. And don't be afraid to ask questions or post about your progress. There is no bolt so easy to turn that you shouldn't post about your success here. Or your failures, for that matter! I've made a minor career posting about the stupid things done I've while trying to fix my Shark.
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07-24-2018, 07:00 PM
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I have some concerns already, the timing belt was changed 18k miles ago, unfortunately it was also over 20 years. I feel like I am pushing my luck. I will post some interior pics tonight, I have the console side off and the drivers door panel off, need to roll my window up. Afraid the raccoons will move in.
07-24-2018, 07:11 PM
#24
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Sweet!! 86.5?
You are pushing your luck with the timing belt. I had a similar situation when I bought mine and once the title was in my hands the car drove onto a trailer and then off the trailer and parked until the timing belt and water pump were changed.
Welcome to the asylum. Gold is a wonderful color and goes well with the shape. As others have said, this a great community and the depth of knowledge you will find here about these cars and how to fix them is simply incredible.
Congrats on buying one of the most beautiful cars ever built.
You are pushing your luck with the timing belt. I had a similar situation when I bought mine and once the title was in my hands the car drove onto a trailer and then off the trailer and parked until the timing belt and water pump were changed.
Welcome to the asylum. Gold is a wonderful color and goes well with the shape. As others have said, this a great community and the depth of knowledge you will find here about these cars and how to fix them is simply incredible.
Congrats on buying one of the most beautiful cars ever built.
07-24-2018, 09:52 PM
#27
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Congratulations on an awesome machine.
07-24-2018, 10:04 PM
#28
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07-25-2018, 10:08 AM
#30
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Leather moisturizer I use is Leatherique Rejuvinator Oil. Awesome stuff! Never tried the Nivea though, so it could be great as well!