boca928

New to the 928 scene, I think my auto trans in my 1985 928s might need some work...is there a good shop local ? I am on long island, Suffolk county..... I feel it doesn't shift correctly...very low on power from the start....Gear indicator position I think is off.... I don't want to bring it just a transmission shop... thought a local Porsche shop might know of a place..?

ammonman

Check your fluid level with the fluid fully warmed. These units are very sensitive to fluid level (only 200 ml between min and max) and will give all sorts of strange behavior if not properly filled. The final drive is 2.20:1 for more top speed but it does make moving off a bit slow. When was the fluid/filter last changed?

77tony

Pete's Stop Auto Care, 209 Terry Road, Smithtown, NY elgreco1969@live.com C: 516-884-2934

boca928

I was told all service was done prior to me buying it... 6 months ago.. Yes I spoke with pete.... I need to bring it to him..

thanks

Speedtoys

"very low on power from the start"

Be mindful that "Porsche V8" doesnt mean drag racer.

The 928 was built for an entirely different purpose.

boca928

speedtoys... I understand that, but my 1997 dodge pick up is way quicker , It seems like the engine doesn't rev up freely , I am hoping just throttle adjustment and trans adjustment.... if I hold it out longer in low gears it really comes alive, but that's above 3500 rpm, it wont even hold that high of rpm when just in auto, something is out of whack..... fingers crossed...simple repair

Mrmerlin

While the trans is being serviced get the flex plate check done that included retourqing the front and rear pinch bolts