Carl Fausett

Pete: the engine assembly lube that you put on those rod bearings (I hope) will provide a lot of first-start protection.

On this page: ftp://70.226.52.38/Installation%20Gu...nprocedure.pdf

we discuss two ways to pre-oil the motor before starting it.

dr bob

Yes, right above the intersection of the 2 and 134 freeways. BTDT on the AC system, thanks to factory-original leaks and dealer-supplied "service" early in its life. Converted to R-134a after a few bouts with R-12 recharges when I bought the car, and never looked back. I have the tools to evacuate the system and recharge, but don't keep R-12 any more.

Also--
Many of our cars are getting to the point where the vacuum diaphragms in the HVAC are leaking, causing errtaic vent operation and hot water circulation. Some of the diaphragms are available from Roger in better silicone material. Consideriing the fun included with the dash and pod for these fixes, it's worthwhile to replace all that you see in one shot if you can. New heater valve and hoses already, right?

Leon Speed

I understand, but what is the advantage of that other than being at a safe distance if case it blows up

Imo000

Compression testing, checking for spark, checking injector pulse…. you name it. Pretty much anytime you would need a second person to crank the engine over, while you are checking something, the remote starter button will be very handy.

James Bailey

You can also put oil in the oil filter to get oil to the bearings faster....the oil pump moves quite a lot of oil however.

dr bob

When using the remote starter switch, only the starter motor is engaged. No ignition, no fuel pump of injector operation unless the key is on. In Pete's situation, he could pull the plugs and spin the engine with the remote starter switch, avoiding the need to disable fuel and spark by pulling fuses or relays.

The remote starter is a very handy tool. It's also very dangerous when multiple hands are in the engine bay at the same time. It's always best to shout "CLEAR?" and wait for affirmative responses from crewmembers before hitting the starter. Good idea with key or switch, but with the switch there's npo warning available as one might have hearing the door open or slam.

Good news: I've never needed to use a remote starter switch on a 928. Switch is well used, but it's still a 928 virgin.

the flyin' scotsman

After extensive winter projects I too was concerned about starting (thats over and above our normal long winter). I pulled the fuel pump fuse and added oil to the cam lobes before installing the covers. Filled the new oil filter and oil pan with fresh oil and crank the engine for 3x 10secs. Put the FP fuse back in and vroom...............I should include I had the cam chain tensioners out which was a great concern for good OP before start.

Pete L

Wow, thanks for all the responses!

Carl, used assembly lube on all new bearings needless to say. I have already filled oil filter and installed on car. I may just by the remote starter swithch to save pulling relay and fuse (or could do it the old fashion way, jumping with a screw driver -- kidding of course).

Dr Bob, will look you up when I jump into ac. Will be getting compressor rebuilt, flush all, o rings, dryer, expansion valve and yes diaphragms and a new rebuilt climate control. Rebuild hoses too

Leon Speed

Aha! Makes sense.