928 broken timing belt help!
11-20-2011, 05:06 PM
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Hello there in Edmonton, I just moved from Edmonton I was working for almost 20 years there. I did new home construction until the bust in 08, sold my house and moved back to Calgary where I came from. Edmonton is even colder than Calgary! I think I will post pictures of the car if I keep it depending on if it will live, it all comes down to how much money it needs. I can put $10,000 in the project, because that's what it is and it's still only worth $7,000
11-20-2011, 05:17 PM
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to pay $3300.00 for a non-running car is a bit high, but you paid it so you are pretty much committed to get it fixed, first don't rush into getting it done, second read the forum to get an idea what needs to be done on a almost 30 years old car then order parts (to get the car running) from the vendors here - less expensive, once the car runs then you can fix/repair from front to rear, top to bottom - i did mine 2 years ago and i am still doing it - drive while you restore - it's fun! Good luck!
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11-20-2011, 05:19 PM
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You may be overly optimistic at $ 7,000 I just bought a running 80 auto for $1,500. Rigel is a good shop I have my car Dyno'd there. But they need to make a profit. Did they quote you on just doing the belt?
Like Malcom said If you don't need the car fixed right away wait till spring. Save your $$$$$$$$$$ there will be lots of other projects to spend money on. Trust me.
Like Malcom said If you don't need the car fixed right away wait till spring. Save your $$$$$$$$$$ there will be lots of other projects to spend money on. Trust me.
11-20-2011, 05:23 PM
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Engine damage from a broken belt is very unlikely with a 79. The motor is non-interference. Changing the timing belt is not a $4200 job.
The antifreeze may be a trivial leak, such as one of the block off plates on the heads near the back of the motor or the waterbridge at the front. Sure, it could be a head gasket, but you should look for other leaks before going there.
Have a new belt installed and take it from there.
You have the books. There are numerous guides available here regarding the timing belt job. See how much the shop wants. Figure $1-2K at most depending on how much WYAIT stuff the shop wants to do. You can do it yourself if you installed fuel pump.
The antifreeze may be a trivial leak, such as one of the block off plates on the heads near the back of the motor or the waterbridge at the front. Sure, it could be a head gasket, but you should look for other leaks before going there.
Have a new belt installed and take it from there.
You have the books. There are numerous guides available here regarding the timing belt job. See how much the shop wants. Figure $1-2K at most depending on how much WYAIT stuff the shop wants to do. You can do it yourself if you installed fuel pump.
11-20-2011, 05:29 PM
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That's what I said when he gave me the list from the inspection, not to mention that an engine rebuild is $30,000. I told him how much would it cost to put in a ford small block, he kinda looked at me sideways, I laughed!
11-20-2011, 05:32 PM
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I have 4 928's and there is always something in need of repair. If you don't like working on your car or don't have the inclination to do it yourself you should run away right now. A non running 928 can quickly burn a big hole in your pocket and could try the patience of a saint to get it running correctly.
( professional mechanics included at $ 100/hr)
Don't get me wrong the 928 is an awsome car but I have a love hate relationship with mine. Love to drive them hate to work on them especially when they don't run. PM me and I will give you my phone number if you would like to discuss things.
11-20-2011, 05:33 PM
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Standard phrase is $10k away from a $5k car.
That doesn't mean you can actually find a sorted car for $5k, just that an average car after sorting out doesn't sell for much of a premium from an average car.
That doesn't mean you can actually find a sorted car for $5k, just that an average car after sorting out doesn't sell for much of a premium from an average car.
11-20-2011, 06:01 PM
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Roger at 928's RUS and Mark anderson at 928 specialists are your new best friends. Both are awesome and ship to Canada every day.
I have 4 928's and there is always something in need of repair. If you don't like working on your car or don't have the inclination to do it yourself you should run away right now. A non running 928 can quickly burn a big hole in your pocket and could try the patience of a saint to get it running correctly.
( professional mechanics included at $ 100/hr)
Don't get me wrong the 928 is an awsome car but I have a love hate relationship with mine. Love to drive them hate to work on them especially when they don't run. PM me and I will give you my phone number if you would like to discuss things.
I have 4 928's and there is always something in need of repair. If you don't like working on your car or don't have the inclination to do it yourself you should run away right now. A non running 928 can quickly burn a big hole in your pocket and could try the patience of a saint to get it running correctly.
( professional mechanics included at $ 100/hr)
Don't get me wrong the 928 is an awsome car but I have a love hate relationship with mine. Love to drive them hate to work on them especially when they don't run. PM me and I will give you my phone number if you would like to discuss things.
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11-20-2011, 06:55 PM
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Hello there in Edmonton, I just moved from Edmonton I was working for almost 20 years there. I did new home construction until the bust in 08, sold my house and moved back to Calgary where I came from. Edmonton is even colder than Calgary! I think I will post pictures of the car if I keep it depending on if it will live, it all comes down to how much money it needs. I can put $10,000 in the project, because that's what it is and it's still only worth $7,000
11-20-2011, 09:33 PM
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Yes AH you are correct and B Ball is wrong. The 79 euro is an interfearance engine. I think the cam lobes are larger and open the valves higher.
and Im talking from EXPERIANCE and ownership of a 79 euro
Blue, if the car is in nice shape the car is worth what you paid easy. even if the pait was rough but the interior was nice.. still in good shape. Dont lose hope yet. The 928 is a love for the car project. If you have a nice one, it really is best to stick with it. But also if its a dog, dump it.
and Im talking from EXPERIANCE and ownership of a 79 euro
Blue, if the car is in nice shape the car is worth what you paid easy. even if the pait was rough but the interior was nice.. still in good shape. Dont lose hope yet. The 928 is a love for the car project. If you have a nice one, it really is best to stick with it. But also if its a dog, dump it.
11-20-2011, 11:28 PM
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Yes AH you are correct and B Ball is wrong. The 79 euro is an interfearance engine. I think the cam lobes are larger and open the valves higher.
and Im talking from EXPERIANCE and ownership of a 79 euro
Blue, if the car is in nice shape the car is worth what you paid easy. even if the pait was rough but the interior was nice.. still in good shape. Dont lose hope yet. The 928 is a love for the car project. If you have a nice one, it really is best to stick with it. But also if its a dog, dump it.
and Im talking from EXPERIANCE and ownership of a 79 euro
Blue, if the car is in nice shape the car is worth what you paid easy. even if the pait was rough but the interior was nice.. still in good shape. Dont lose hope yet. The 928 is a love for the car project. If you have a nice one, it really is best to stick with it. But also if its a dog, dump it.
11-20-2011, 11:53 PM
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theres very little diff between the 928s that were originally sold in Canada and the US.
Heated seats for Canada cars and extra air con option for US were obvious diffs.
some Euros came here but mostly exJapanese cars are in Canada,,,,purely an import thing.
Heated seats for Canada cars and extra air con option for US were obvious diffs.
some Euros came here but mostly exJapanese cars are in Canada,,,,purely an import thing.