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well I have a running 928 at home for the first time in about forever! Sean Finn’s street 87 s4 5 speed needs some attention and will be living with me for a while getting work done. First on the list is a timing belt water pump. Which water pump is best to use nowadays? Also which belt? We can do the work in my garage in Stockton but I have limited tools and need some skilled help, it’s been a long time since I did a tb/wp.
I propose a norcal 928 event at my house or another location and I’ll provide lunch-adult beverages for those willing to lend a hand and tools?
Hmmm. We moved from four hours south of you to eight hours north. I kinda miss having clinic days and a garage full of 928's. Good of you to carry the flag!
I agree with jeff about parts.....doc like the oem Porsche pump..... it’s pricey but so is a blown engine..pick your poison.
Update. I drove her today....sounds great with race style exhaust and runs strong....I’m not a fan of the short shifter but it works.....ran nice and cool on a hot day....lots of little things need attention.... however Sean says he changed the timing belt and put on a porkensior not long ago in terms of mileage....so I can address other things first like the AC.....
a question. The trunk is sticky at the lock...very hard to open.....hence I found it’s an early 87 folding wing...but still didn’t get trunk open....ideas on how to open it? I tried spraying some wd40 in lock....didn’t help....
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...a question. The trunk is sticky at the lock...very hard to open.....hence I found it’s an early 87 folding wing...but still didn’t get trunk open....ideas on how to open it? I tried spraying some wd40 in lock....didn’t help....
What is being 'sticky'?
The latch or the lock cylinder?
Try turning the key with the hatch unlatched & up a couple inches.
If the key still turns hard, it's the cylinder. If not, it's the latch mechanism.
Which one it is will determine how to address it.
In either case, I would suggest disassembly and a good thorough cleaning more than adding lube. If it's been sitting a while the old lube will have turned to goo. That may well be most of the problem.
Try turning the key with the hatch unlatched & up a couple inches.
If the key still turns hard, it's the cylinder. If not, it's the latch mechanism.
Which one it is will determine how to address it.
In either case, I would suggest disassembly and a good thorough cleaning more than adding lube. If it's been sitting a while the old lube will have turned to goo. That may well be most of the problem.
excellent point.....the key does not release the latch at all.....I haven’t gotten it open yet.....the key turns and hits resistance right when it should open....so it’s the latch
09-08-2018, 06:27 PM
NorCal 928 timing belt party?
