I'm Looking at an early 928, which would be my first. It is 250 miles from home, the T belt is 10yrs old with 15k mile on it. Would you drive it home?

 

If it was a non-interference engine, I would. See this thread: https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...ce-engine.html

Man, first post in 10 years? I guess you've been looking for a while! Hope it pans out.

 

I wouldn't. A 10 year old timing belt just sounds like the tip of the iceberg. If that maintenance hasn't been done, what else needs attention before you can safely drive the car 250 miles?

 

They don't call him "scoper" for nothing.

 

Sign up for AAA platinum. You'll need it anyway. They'll flatbed it for free.

 

200 miles. The first 50 miles he's on a wing and a prayer.

I should qualify my post above. "I" would drive it because I've owned 928s for 20+ years and know what I'd look for. As this would be your first 928, I wouldn't recommend it.

 

don't understand the reactions…. that 10 year old belt should be good to use , IF faults it is from mostly a crashed water pump.

 

^^^ Depends on MY, spec (US, Euro, ROW), carbon buildup, etc. More than condition, I'd be concerned about the tension too. As this would be his first 928, I think it would be a stretch to tell him to buy a Kempf tool and check/adjust the tension before he hits the road. There's so many variables I think it would be irresponsible to say "sure, gas it up and hit the road".

 

This —^ (and rollers, gears, oil in the tensioner, etc.)

Or, if there is a local resource for a PPI that is intimately familiar with the 928’s belt system. Note to OP: ‘generic’ Porsche shop is no-go. If you think you’ve found a resource post here.

Or, even better, post your 928’s location and we might be able to find one for you.

 

Without knowing year, engine size and transaxle type of this 928 you won’t get really useful answers to your question.

 

A 15k mile timing belt probably wouldn't make the top 5 in my list of things that are likely to strand you on a 250 trip.
I'd suggest you pack a new fuel pump.....
-Jason

 

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GET A PPI.

 

and if you do sign up for AAA as suggested^^do it a few days prior to having it flat bedded. T

 

More information would be useful to give a better answer. If this car is MY83 or earlier (or MY84 US), the fluids look good and undercarriage is reasonably clean, it starts and runs without any fuss, and the tires look good.. Go for it! Hardly a better opportunity to get to know your new car IMO.

 

I might be in the minority but I drove my early car home for 250 miles on a belt that was older and more miles. Bigger question is what is the condition of the rest of the car? For starters, most cars on the side of the road are simply from flat tires, broken coolant hoses...the simple stuff. The spare in the trunk is probably not going to get you home. Lots of other things to check first.