Thermostat gaskets (more) confusion
01-09-2020, 01:49 PM
#16
Instructor
This entire thread is an excellent example of why ordering from the vendors dedicated to supporting these cars, and who are active on this forum, is the preferred option, ESPECIALLY if you're not intimately familiar with the vehicles. I guarantee you a call or email to Roger or Mark or any of those guys where you order "Thermostat for 19xx 928" would give you exactly what you need to do the job.I know sometimes you're in a hurry and you can get something locally or on Amazon, etc which is fine...but you will need to know exactly what you need and specify everything, where these guys probably know more about what you need for any given job than you do (certainly more than I do).
01-10-2020, 04:54 AM
#17
Three Wheelin'
exactly , last i ordered a part in California and it took 1 month to arrive in Belgium.... was surprized by the long voyage it took :
California - New York- Dubai - London - Netherlands - Belgium.
California - New York- Dubai - London - Netherlands - Belgium.
01-10-2020, 05:22 AM
#18
Racer
Thread Starter
I have ordered parts (and other things) from the USA on many occasions over the years but the experience has been very hit and miss. At the very least it takes a couple of weeks at worst (and not untypical) it can sit in a Customs warehouse for a month without anybody bothering to tell you. Then you get hit with a "Customs handling charge" the exceeds the value of the item. So, I avoid it unless there's no choice.
On the other hand, I can get stuff from anywhere within Europe often the next day. Although I'm sure Brexit will fix that
I was aware that the main sources of expertise where in the US. Unless anybody knows differently, I've found nobody at all in Germany - which is very counter intuitive.
On the other hand, I can get stuff from anywhere within Europe often the next day. Although I'm sure Brexit will fix that
I was aware that the main sources of expertise where in the US. Unless anybody knows differently, I've found nobody at all in Germany - which is very counter intuitive.
01-10-2020, 06:30 AM
#19
Rennlist Member
I have ordered parts (and other things) from the USA on many occasions over the years but the experience has been very hit and miss. At the very least it takes a couple of weeks at worst (and not untypical) it can sit in a Customs warehouse for a month without anybody bothering to tell you. Then you get hit with a "Customs handling charge" the exceeds the value of the item. So, I avoid it unless there's no choice.
On the other hand, I can get stuff from anywhere within Europe often the next day. Although I'm sure Brexit will fix that
I was aware that the main sources of expertise where in the US. Unless anybody knows differently, I've found nobody at all in Germany - which is very counter intuitive.
On the other hand, I can get stuff from anywhere within Europe often the next day. Although I'm sure Brexit will fix that
I was aware that the main sources of expertise where in the US. Unless anybody knows differently, I've found nobody at all in Germany - which is very counter intuitive.
No expertise about the 928 in Germany? This is a joke (I hope). How good is your German???
01-10-2020, 06:32 AM
#20
Racer
Thread Starter
01-10-2020, 09:42 AM
#21
Rennlist Member
The 928 forum inside the PFF platform is a great resource. It is not as big as big as Rennlist but there are some very knowledgeable people there. But without German it'll just not work for you...
BTW do you know Mittelmotor (company)?
BTW do you know Mittelmotor (company)?
The following users liked this post:
thepurpleblob (01-10-2020)
01-10-2020, 10:14 AM
#22
Rennlist Member
Oops...I should have noted your location. That definitely does change a few things
...which is all fine in theory except that I am located in the U.K. Most parts have come either from the local Porsche dealer or UK Porsche specialists. To be fair, for the most part they have supplied what I ordered which hasn’t always been the right thing. I am getting better at spotting the alarm bells and asking here first.
More generally, I try to use my local suppliers. If we don’t encourage our local suppliers then they won’t still be there when we need them ;-)
More generally, I try to use my local suppliers. If we don’t encourage our local suppliers then they won’t still be there when we need them ;-)
01-10-2020, 10:21 AM
#23
Three Wheelin'
up till now i bought everything ( oem) in "Europe" at Rose Passion and some at FVD .
Race/rally stuff from Biesheuvel and 928 specific at 928MS
Once (US) CCW wheels but i have now a local supplier
Race/rally stuff from Biesheuvel and 928 specific at 928MS
Once (US) CCW wheels but i have now a local supplier
01-10-2020, 11:29 AM
#24
Racer
Thread Starter