opinion post on blown motor 928
07-23-2010 | 06:29 PM
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From: Magnolia TX, just north of Houston, Red 1984 S
So I am looking for your opinions on my situation (can't spell dilema) I have a 1985 928S with an engine that broke the timing belt about 3 weeks ago. I have three choices that I see.
1. Rebuild the motor. I can't do this for awhile do to preparing for a promotional test (firefighter to lieutenant) and funds are limited but not undoable.
2.Sell as is.
3.Part the car out and help out all of the fellow rennlisters.
I will eventually buy another 928 with all of the lessons learned and because I like to read rennlist forum and look forward to reading and learning about a cool car.
The car is in good shape but it is not my first chioce as far as 928's go. I would like to get a 928S4 and put a chapagne interior in it. That would be a long term keeper.
I like all of the fellow rennlisters sense of humor and value all of your opinions, and boob pictures are good to. Mark
1. Rebuild the motor. I can't do this for awhile do to preparing for a promotional test (firefighter to lieutenant) and funds are limited but not undoable.
2.Sell as is.
3.Part the car out and help out all of the fellow rennlisters.
I will eventually buy another 928 with all of the lessons learned and because I like to read rennlist forum and look forward to reading and learning about a cool car.
The car is in good shape but it is not my first chioce as far as 928's go. I would like to get a 928S4 and put a chapagne interior in it. That would be a long term keeper.
I like all of the fellow rennlisters sense of humor and value all of your opinions, and boob pictures are good to. Mark
07-23-2010 | 06:54 PM
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07-23-2010 | 07:10 PM
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When my belt jumped, 6 years ago, I thought for sure it bent the valves (this was on the '85). 4 teeth on the driver and 3 on the passanger side. I trew another belt on to see and, sure to my suprize, all was well. So you might just get lucky. Would be a shame to write the engine or the car off without knowing exactly where you stand.
