Opening this thread you agree to never say the 928 is difficult to work on...EVER!!
09-08-2007, 11:39 PM
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928 is not easy to work on but its not too bad....not AFTER the works done....but while im doing the work...i seem to bitch a bit.
Now try working on an Audi V8 Quattro!!! 8 hrs to change the crank sensor and rpm sensor,
and forget the thermostat.
68' Charger R/T 440magnum....just try and remove the alternator, its like removing a shoe box threw a Mail letter slot.
Now try working on an Audi V8 Quattro!!! 8 hrs to change the crank sensor and rpm sensor,
and forget the thermostat.
68' Charger R/T 440magnum....just try and remove the alternator, its like removing a shoe box threw a Mail letter slot.
09-09-2007, 12:05 AM
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I just spent 8 hours today replacing the radiator on my Ford Escort. And yes I have Ford Escort! It was my son's car while he was in college and I inherited back, even though I paid for it! (some thing is wrong with that, but anyway I digress).
8 hours to replace the damn radiator on that little car? The manual doesn't begin to tell you the actual order you need to remove items so you can get to the actual radiator, let alone the fact that you can't get your hands into the places they need to be to unscrew things. OUCH! PITA!
The 928 is a dream to work on, especially because of this forum.
8 hours to replace the damn radiator on that little car? The manual doesn't begin to tell you the actual order you need to remove items so you can get to the actual radiator, let alone the fact that you can't get your hands into the places they need to be to unscrew things. OUCH! PITA!
The 928 is a dream to work on, especially because of this forum.
09-09-2007, 03:22 PM
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I was feeling pretty bad since I had to put my Shark Hunt on hold till I got the wife's Kia Ssportage back on the road. Had to replace the cooling system after she turned the coolant into steam. 5 hourse for the Radiator and waterpump after waiting 2 plus weeks for the parts to come from Korea. Best part is the coolant return tube that requires the exhaust and intake manafolds amd starter be removed to get the $25.00 part changed. Should have just invested in a gallon of gas and a match.
09-09-2007, 04:35 PM
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09-10-2007, 02:05 AM
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I find my 928 relatively easy to work on compared to other cars if they've been looked after. If it hasn't then its real easy to break more than you fix if your not careful and take your time. I like to hurry when I'm driving my car, not when I'm working on it...
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09-10-2007, 01:52 PM
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I've never fixed overheating with a thermostat, that's almost always the dying radiator, but...
Had to fix the UNDERHEATING problem on my '92 Honda Accord. Car was fine all summer but torture to drive once the weather turned cold and zero heat was available.
Replaced thermostat, mild PITA because it's on the back of the 4-cyl, hidden underneath a bunch of stuff, despite the lame-*** Hayes manual taking a little shortcut and "assuming" then printing that it should be on the front like a normal 4-banger. Lazy bastards.
Problem persisted.
Replaced new thermostat with a newer - and different brand - thermostat. And sweet glorious heat washed over my frozen feet!
09-14-2007, 12:13 AM
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That is the issue I'm fighting with this engine, running too cold.