H2

No affiliation, but I bought one of the following Tbelt/WP refresh "How To" manuals off eBay out of curiosity and followed it exclusively as I did a recent T-belt, WP, Rollers, main bearing seal, etc. changeout on my S4. Althlough it's mostly geared towards the S model, it was really close enough to be of great value to me. I have done a couple of Tbelts before, and I have printed out all the available previous freebie manuals available...but I have to admit that this one is more comprehensive than any I've seen and helped me do things in the right order. It includes details you'll not find in the other How-to Guides.

It was well worth the money. Mine's pretty greasy now so I should get another! Plus, a couple of pages are stuck together with gasket cement.

For the first time T-belt wrencher (or the veteran who has a marginal memory) I certainly would recommend this step-by-step guide. Below I've listed the email link and the current auction number, FYI. Nothing in it for me. I don't know the author but I understand that he's a regular Rennlister. More manuals of this sort for other common repairs may not be out of order?

There's another DIY source that you should also look at that came out since the above manual. It's Dwayne's at http://www.dwaynesgarage.norcal928.o...0Procedure.htm

I have them both.

Harvey

Jim bailey - 928 International

How long before it is scanned and on CD ? ...

dr bob

I often wonder how lucrative these (ad)ventures are. Consider that the seller is printing these, binding them with a cover, and 'markeiting' them, all for $15. Is there a big enough market to justify scanning/copying/selling the copies for less and still make a profit? I guess if someone had free access to "the company's" copy and binding machines it might work out OK for them.

Kinda like Jime Morehouse, who has a lot of dedicated time and effort in his project. He doesn't ask much, especially considering the amount of work involved generating and distributing the products. We frown heavily on folks who take adavantage of the work by copying and distributing it. It all starts when someone agrees to "just make a copy for a friend", and then it's downhill from there.


If this seller is the original developer of the book he's offering, buy it if you need it. Tell your friends as Harvey has done, and support their efforts by buying a copy rather than stealing one.

Bill Ball

This manual is a product of one of our list members, John Kelly, previously discussed in this thread:
https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...ng+belt+manual

M. Requin

Might duplicate this post, since I seem to have lost my connection the first time- apologies if so. Just wanted to say thanks for the link, and just ordered my copy.

Emickelsen

Does the manual cover all 928's? I don't know, like, maybe, I guess, an '83, just for example? Sounds like something I should have in my library.

DonT

Just ordered my copy of the manual. It will be a welcome addition to my 928 manuals / documentation / notes.

Tom928

Ebay ad shows the cover which is titled "Timing Belt Manual for the 32V 1985/86 Porsche 928 S"
I have been looking for a 16V TB manual (or procedure); however, no luck.
I am almost resigned to the fact that I will have to write one of my own!!

DonT

You didn't read far enough in the description. In the next to last paragraph -

"On the pre-85 models, the procedure is more simple so the information related specifically to the 32v cars can be skipped; such as the removal the distributor and positioning the crank at 45 degrees."

Tom928

Hi Don,

You are correct - it does state pre-85 models can skip a couple steps and most TB procedures I have seen rely on skipping steps in a 32V procedure to perform the 16V belt change.
Besides the distributor and 45 degree marks there are other differences. Some maybe minor; however, a major one is there is no belt tension sensor on the 16V.
I just think a dedicated 16V procedure would be useful and give a concise procedure to follow rather than having to skip steps here and there.

Cheers,

DonT

Tom ---

I understand.

JKelly

Thank you for the kind words and recommendation Harvey .

John Krawczyk

I got to do mine soon. Maybe i'll write one too.

Sorry Don - I didnt forget you. Business is back to full steam again.

Just a thought, since you will have J. Kelly's book by the time I ready to wrench, maybe we can take the pictures and document the steps for the 16v cars and maybe Mr. Kelly can write an addendum to his book and that way we dont have to reinvent the wheel here.

MrLexse

Just received my copy. It's a 62 page spiral bound manual which appears to have been laid out very thoroughly. It's the first "new" look at this procedure I've seen in a long time. This could have been titled "Timing Belts for Dummies". It also has a great tensioner rebuild section (step by step) at the end. For less than $20.00 (including shipping), its a godsend to me (I've got four to do). Just my 2 cents. Always a believer in the old addage: If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.

EC928NC

Got mine Yesterday. Well done John.