pcar928fan

I think that is a good buy for sure! That engine bay looks VERY NICE actually! I am thinking the ignition switch might be due for replacing. It is the electrical stuff on the back of the part the key actually goes in. I think it is less than $100 and my understanding is that it is not all that difficult to replace either!

LUCKYJACKASS

Sweet deal! Congrats, and welcome!

Tom. M

He just signed up yesterday (I approved his request ). But he still hasn't introduced himself over there ..LOL

BTW..at $800 for this 928...Mark did good..not many running 928's for that price..and it looks really clean..

nonextant

pccar928fan> I picked up an ignition switch from a 944 in the junkyard on a whim yesterday, just in case it might be a common part. Great that I did, when I took the pod off for a root around, the switch literally fell apart in my hands.... so... If anyone needs to replace a switch, I can confirm for sure that at least the 1985.5+ Porsche 944 will work.

It was an amazing find. I think the PO just got frustrated with the niggling electrical faults and the water in the cabin that kept condensing on the windows. We literally had to chip the ice of the inside in order to take it on a test ride. He started out right,... the car had a full fluid and belt change right after he purchased it in April last year. The visible belts are decidedly new, but I will still expose the timing belt and change it if it doesn't look spanking new and with the correct tension. Wish he had kept receipts on that one.

Some more effort and it will be a great daily driver, then I'll start in on the nice to have list... like a radio and working passenger window, etc.

Thanks again for all the feedback, it helps keep up the motivation.

Thanks,

Mark

kccampro

I do love me an $800 Porsche.

sharknoob

As doc said pull the motor and clean those switch contacts... Your lights are turning on and not moving because they think they are already up

F18Rep

What, a cheap Porsche? No way. Can't happen. Unobtanium. Could it be, you're doing this on a budget instead of the "right" way? Oh, the horror.
Bruce

PS... I have three of them.

Landseer

^^^ Ahhh, the Firemed / Sailmed approach. Priceless. Value-filled.

To show his humanity, he said he no-longer starts the non-runners in front of their previous owners right in front of them. He waits till he rolls them off the trailer at home.

pjg

Places to look for water leaks, rear hatch seal, blocked cowl drain, blower motor seal, and windshield.

SteveG

In the New Visitor thread is a list of ground points, about post 32 or 33.

tailpipe

My power steering line started leaking at the button crimped on just at the valvcover/shock tower, let the fluid leak onto the exhaust manifold making lots of smoke thats where I would look first. Awsome score on you car, its an awsome feeling to bring a car back to life. good luck

Landseer

Those ground points are for S4, BTW.

Earlier cars have critical electronics grounded at 2 points on passenger cam cover, below Air Pump valve and hose instead of within valley. Easiest, trust me, to remove the hose and valve to clean these grounds.

Barry Chan

$800.00 for the car and if you need to spend 3-4 grand to bring her back and you got yourself a Porsche for less than 5 and then it's worth at least 8 plus all the fun and joy of doing all yourself along with all the knowledge you gain, i think mathematically you are way ahead!

pjg

I just broke one of those cam cover bolts off flush, I was removing the air pump valve to replace a cracked expansion tank, an easy job is now a pain. Going to try to drill out the bolt using a dremel with a 90 degree chuck and a very sharp bit.

Landseer

Ouch.