Big Dave

No, I haven't. The pump was over 1 year old, and until I get the front end of the engine off, I can't be 100% certain that it was the pump.

Drewster67

BD - Sorry to hear about your loss.

Dont part it out - take a day or two to think it over -

SharkSkin

Dave, that's great news. I'm glad you decided to give it some thought. I hope you decide not to part it, quite honestly. I did send you a PM but I can get what I need somewhere else.

Just remember... if you didn't love this car in the first place, you would have never put that tranny in... and you probably wouldn't feel so bad now if it was "just a car".

Now, you don't mention where you got the belt... but how likely is it that it sat around too long on somebody's shelf? It wouldn't deteriorate as fast as it would on a rarely-driven car, but it would still deteriorate.

Anyway, best of luck, and we're rootin' for ya...

Tom. M

Dave..first thing...get a belt back on there...and do a compression test.... That is the first thing I did when mine went......ended up with only two intake valves bent....got lucky I guess....month off the road..now still using as my daily driver....

Good luck.....
Tom
midlman@rennlist.net
89GT

Big Dave

All the parts from the TB replacement (pump, idler, etc.) came from the same Big Three vendor. I have no idea as to its age or the age of any of the other parts I received.

Rez

Hey, for all you vulchurs out sending PMs. Give Dave a week or so to think things through.

Randy V

The Lord works in mysterious ways - he's whispering 'Stroker'...

Mark

Dave - one other thing to consider (IF you decide not to rebuild the engine)...I still have that '85 EURO 310hp motor sitting in my garage!

redidrum

Big Dave,

Disregard any PMs to you about parting it out. Put on some old Van Halen, not Van Hagar!, Get a big fat Beer, and pull up a soft comfy chair next to the Shark. She'll beg you for forgiveness and to give her one more chance. Mine has given me great joy and frustration. Just like all of the women in my life.

Pick up an old Toyota truck daily driver. I've had one for 17 years. Play with the Shark.

I'ver been a professional musician for 30 years. Once in a while I have to step away from the crappy business and regroup. Always better after a few weeks.

Are there any warranties available from the big three? That would be helpful.

My Opinion.

Ron

Red UFO

Dave,

Sorry to hear that. I couldn't buy any parts off you after reading the story. I know your pissed and probably had it after all the work. How many miles on the shark?

Please don't part of the shark if you do get rid of it. Just go out with some friends drink beer, punch a wall or something. After sometime you might want to keep her. I'm sure nobody looks forward to rebuilding after something like that.

I think you need to go outside and scream **** at the top of your lungs. Korn YWAS shows you how to do that very thing.

May the force be with you.

Jim 944S

Dave, I can understand your frustration...had a similar thing happen while on vacation a couple years ago. Glad I had it fixed. Hope very much you find a way to avoid parting out a car like that. I sure folks around would contribute some wrenching to help you out.

Best Wishes...
Jim 1987 944S

AO

Dave....

I am truly saddened by this news. You were one of, if not the most, enthsiatic 928 owners here in Michigan. Would hate to see you go in another direction, but can understand if you do. 928's are great cars, I know you'll never disagree with that, but there comes a time when maybe it's time to try greener pastures. No love lost here. Hell, it's just a car, not a mistress (notice I didn't say wife...).

Anywho... I'll volunteer whatever I can. BTW, if you're looking, I know an 88 s4 in plymouth that I think you could get somewhat reasonably... I think you know the guy. Let me know if you're interested.

GET WELL SOON!

Big Dave

Thanks for all the words of encouragement. Dennis has a spare timing belt, so I'm going to tear down the front end of the engine, line up the marks, put the belt on and turn it by hand. I'll try to check compression.

If I do end up parting it, there's gonna be some good eating for you fellow sharks. I'd love to sell it as a whole to someone who would put a working engine in it, but I know that I'd recover a hell of a lot more of my money by parting it. The interior is almost perfect.

Chris

Excellent decision, let us know how it goes.

Chris

Gretch

I am heartsick for ya Dave.......

Give yourself a few days to think about it......

That is a sweet car you have, she just needs some help right now.......Not her fault, just bad joss.......