Z928328

Hello

I just got the 928 GTS spec. It's a 92 Model- The car is still located at the depo awaiting approval from their management to release the car( Maybe by next week)

I need help for sourcing parts from the Internet- Which online vendors is good & what's your recommendations for a car that have not been driven for a long time.

Here's some pics. The headlight works, Starts well & have a nice V8 sound

1) Front


2) Rear


3) Dashboard


4) Interior


I will get a good pics- when's the car is fully serviced, some critical parts replace & good wax job.

Z

blitz928

Holy crap, that's incredible!, Congratulations on a beautiful car....How many GTS does that dealer have?

Iwanna928

Only 961 miles. WOW! Beautiful car. Good luck. Lot's of miles and smiles!

Stephen

Jadz928

WOW! 961 miles. ...and sport seats too. Non-airbag steering wheel is interesting, wonder what happened there.

Did you get this GTS from the Sultan's auto auction?

Welcome to Rennlist. Read this New Vistior Thread

928 Specialists

928 International

928s R Us

Z928328

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Jadz928,

Yes- The car have been stored most of its life! Rarely Driven. Yes- I was lucky to get the car with sports seats as other 928 on the lot do not have or have poor condition seats.
Z

Iwanna928

Thank god that the executives didn't drive much!

Stephen

Mogans

wow, what a beautiful car, congratulations

Gary Knox

Fabulous purchase!! Congratulations. It looks to me like it must be a sunroof delete model as well - is that correct (since there is no symbol on the console switch for sunroof). The three most commonly used suppliers in the USA are 928 International, 928 Specialists, and 928sRUS. I know 928sRUS does a lot of international shipping, but I'm sure both 928 International and 928 Specialists do so as well.

Good luck with your great car,

Gary Knox

Gary Knox

docmirror

STOP!!!! If it's been sitting a long time, the timing belt could be ready to break. If the timing belt breaks, even with the car at idle the valves will crash into the top of the pistons and ruin the valves and maybe cams.

You cannot start the engine until you absolutely KNOW the condition of the timing belt. I don't want to be alarmist, but too many people have had this happen to ignore it. Proceed with caution:

1 Remove the intake tubes and use a flashlight to look down the vent holes of the black timing belt covers behind the two distributors. Carefully inspect the back side of the belt for cracks, fraying, or black rubber powder. If any of this is found, disconnect the battery and tow the car to a repair shop for timing belt replacement.

2 If the belt looks ok from the inspection holes, you may start the engine and get it to a shop by trailer that can further inspect the belt by removing the right side distributor and timing cover. Carefully inspect the full length of the belt, the tracking over the cams, and the tensioner at the bottom of the timing cover area. You will need good lights to inspect the belt for cracks in the corner of the round teeth and see that the teeth are not coming loose from the base of the belt. The cracks generally appear on the anti-rotations side of the belt, or the side that is to the left of the car when viewed from above and in front looking down.

3 I would suggest a timing belt replacement unless you are SURE it has been done in the last 40,000 miles or 5 years. If not sure, or no documentation, then replace the timing belt.

Congrats on your purchase, it looks great. Please proceed with complete caution until you KNOW the condition of your belt.

Parts can be bought from any of the vendors that advertise here. I recommend Roger at 928sRUS because he specializes in international arrangements and his prices are good as well.

Z928328

Thanks, I actually read this forum since February 2009.

From what I've read- Porsche 928 common problem.

1)TBF- Super Clamp or Clip?

2)Change Fuel Line.-

I will do more research on this forum & will ask more opinion.

Thanks
Z

Edit-
docmirror,
thanks for the advice. I will read it in detail later.

I don't think the engine have been touch, Since it has 900Miles. It's been stored since 1993 but The car starts smoothly.

Gary Knox,
Yes no sunroof but all the 928s on the lot have sunroof except for this one. I actually like the purple GTS & coral red GTS- but the engine hesitance to start. e.g- Start the car for 1min & will switch off by itself.

SeanR

That's the first GTS that I've seen with the Airbag delete also. That is fantastic looking.

Mike Frye

The car has 961 original miles on it. I doubt it's been replaced.

I agree it should be replaced because it's been sitting in the same position for YEARS. Great that the car starts and runs but I would NOT start it again until the timing belt and all underhood rubber is replaced.

What an example!

lrpman

So that is where the low miles cars are hidden, Great Purchase!!

Z928328

Well from what I know-According to their mechanic that takes care of the cars, The car is driven around the block almost 2-3 times every week.

I will sent the car to a specialist to have all the liquids, rubber seals replace.

lrpman,

Haha..Yes.


Z

Landseer

I pulled the covers on one that had sat 10 years in the N.E. in uncontrolled climate after substantially more use. Belt was fine. No cracks, even doubled over on itself backwards.

Pull one cover and just check it.

Absolutely beautiful vehicle. Congratulations! Buy some more!