Tongue In Cheek 928 Ownership Sayings
04-26-2019, 02:47 PM
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In order so far,
#1 Ran great when parked
#2 Recent timing belt change
#3 A/C just needs a recharge
I will note though that only #2 is really 928 specific.
#1 Ran great when parked
#2 Recent timing belt change
#3 A/C just needs a recharge
I will note though that only #2 is really 928 specific.
04-26-2019, 06:27 PM
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Future collectible.
04-26-2019, 08:33 PM
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1978-79 928S
1978-1986 928S4
(and S4 means 4 valves per cyl)
1978-1988 928GT
1987-1995 928S
1978-1991 928GTS
928GT automatic
Rare
1978-1986 928S4
(and S4 means 4 valves per cyl)
1978-1988 928GT
1987-1995 928S
1978-1991 928GTS
928GT automatic
Rare
04-26-2019, 08:38 PM
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04-26-2019, 09:12 PM
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04-26-2019, 09:37 PM
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Not a common one, but I was told by the PO of my 85: "The 928 uses a non-pressurized engine cooling system" 
The backstory: when looking the car over, I noted that there was a spraypaint can cover over the top of the windshield washer reservoir. The PO said "oh, yeah... the radiator cap is missing (mind you, i had just test driven the car for about 20-30 minutes and it obviously had some issues, but overheating wasn't one of them). When I said "I don't think that's the radiator" He said, "Oh, it is. The 928 uses a non-pressurized engine cooling system". Apparently, the Germans had figured out a way to bypass the laws of thermo-dynamics back in the mid-80's.
He also started bragging about the car being a 16 valve-engine while I was staring at the plenum that stated 32V. He was actually a nice enough guy, but didn't know s*** about cars and had only had the car for about 9 months. My assumption is that the car was obviously not running perfect and the quote to repair everything must've been too high for his tastes. He effectively sold it to me for a loss. Since I wanted a project to keep me busy (understatement of the decade, by the way) i bought the car for pretty cheap and have been having "fun" fixing it up ever since.
If nothing else, I've learned a LOT.
The backstory: when looking the car over, I noted that there was a spraypaint can cover over the top of the windshield washer reservoir. The PO said "oh, yeah... the radiator cap is missing (mind you, i had just test driven the car for about 20-30 minutes and it obviously had some issues, but overheating wasn't one of them). When I said "I don't think that's the radiator" He said, "Oh, it is. The 928 uses a non-pressurized engine cooling system". Apparently, the Germans had figured out a way to bypass the laws of thermo-dynamics back in the mid-80's.
He also started bragging about the car being a 16 valve-engine while I was staring at the plenum that stated 32V. He was actually a nice enough guy, but didn't know s*** about cars and had only had the car for about 9 months. My assumption is that the car was obviously not running perfect and the quote to repair everything must've been too high for his tastes. He effectively sold it to me for a loss. Since I wanted a project to keep me busy (understatement of the decade, by the way) i bought the car for pretty cheap and have been having "fun" fixing it up ever since.
If nothing else, I've learned a LOT.
04-26-2019, 11:07 PM
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greg brown
714 879 9072
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Semi-retired, as of Feb 1, 2023.
The days of free technical advice are over.
Free consultations will no longer be available.
Will still be in the shop, isolated and exclusively working on project cars, developmental work and products, engines and transmissions.
Have fun with your 928's people!
04-26-2019, 11:09 PM
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