ibquiet68

Recently got a '78 928 that needs some mechanical TLC, otherwise is in great shape and sat in a garage un-driven for the last 9 years, has 135,000 kms. I am hoping someone can point me in the direction of where the best place would be to get a timing belt kit, with tensioner and anything else a person would need.

Thanks in advance.

dr bob

Welcome to Rennlist!

The forum is sponsored by several 928-specific parts vendors. Banner sponsor is 928 Specialists, located in Florida. The others, in no particular order, are 928 International in Anaheim, and 928SRUS in the Dallas area. All ship extensively, no worries. I spread my purchases around among them. Any will be able to get you the parts and pieces you need. I recommend that you call your chosen vendor, and let them know the project and the car.

My first timing belt project had me calling my then-local 928 International. After a bit of conversation, I asked them to put together a "care package" for the work, and they came through with flying colors. I wandered down there to pick it up and was amazed at all the stuff that was in the box. I started the project over a wekend when they weren't open, so it was with great relief and thanks that I used pretty much everything that was in the box. Had I ordered 'only' what I thought I needed, I would have been delayed a week, or been tempted to put back some parts that might not have survived another war.

My next one had me on the phone with Roger at 928SRUS, and the result was just as positive.


Again, welcome to Rennlist!

jpitman2

Welcome to the tank,
Depends some on where you are! In USA certainly I would go to Roger(928srus). A few decisions to make for an early car - like - has the belt been updated to round teeth, and the necessary gear wheel changes? If not, will you do that?

jp 83 Euro S AT 57k

Rob Edwards

Yes, as jpitman suggests, the 1st order of business is to see what style cam gears are currently on the car, that'll dictate what belt to buy. And depending on whether the tensioner is original or not, you may need to buy an adapter that allows the use of the later tensioner boot, as the early boot is NLA.

Petza914

Personally, I'd recommend installing a Porken Tensioner over the stock one.

ibquiet68

Thank you all for the info, I'm in Canada but work in the US part time, so getting the parts down south is no problem. I appreciate the information from all of you, and thank you for the warm welcome, and solid advice!!

z driver 88t

Welcome to Rennlist. You'll want to download a copy of Douglas Brownridge's Timing Belt Manual. It is invaluable. I have a copy of it in my Google Drive. Step-by-step with lots of pictures; even the most novice mechanic could do the job.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1UU...IOPZqPfbynCvK9

ibquiet68

Thank you, very much appreciated!!