White Lightnin'

Buy a Camaro... it'll be cheaper in the long (and short) run.

Cosmo Kramer

I disagree, if you don't reef on them this won't happen, unless a PO set you up with a problem. The trick is if the bolt screwed into the head comes loose and jams against the cam cover, just move onto the next bolt and then loosen them all a little at a time. The cover will come off with the head bolts attached and you can remove them on the bench.

As for the car, take the others advice and get the best one you can afford. If the last 4 digits of that 86 VIN is above 1000 it is an 86.5 with the big brakes and that is a very desirable car.

SteveG

"Previous 944 Owner" and sold a car recently, means he has some cash. High potential for Shark Addiction. Oh, and your location! -- Hershey Swap Meet on April 21. Go. There will be several there who are trying to deal with the monkey. "Hi, my name is ______, and I'm an addict." Great chance to get info, probably some for sale. Bring rain gear and sun block, you'll probably need both.

brutus

The problem is when something / anything leaks the VERY first thing most people do is try to tighten it, if it still leaks tighten it some more ! So yes the P O or his mechanic in a hurry often sets you up. It is a very common issue which Porsche corrected for the 87 and newer cars.

Shane

They actually started with the later '86.5 cars on this issue. Two of mine came with the newer one piece allen head bolts.

brutus

Thanks good information since you have 4 examples you know ! So Porsche after a year and one half realized they had some issues and corrected it.

brian_ndms

Alright............... I want one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am hooked on that sound!!!!! After watching the videos of Iwanna928's Blue 1979 928, I am hooked. Cannot wait to start to test drive them!!!

yardpro

here is mine... sounds good on the dyno

Pappy

Wish you were just a tad bit closer to me. I'm a few hours East of you. Would offer a ride and drive in my car, but I am traveling this month and part of next. Definitely go to the Hershey swap meet!

brian_ndms

I appreciate the offer!!! Maybe sometime when we both are not so busy. I am going to try to make it the April 21 swap. When I have time I am going to start to really look. Not in a big hurry though. I know that as a buyer that is a bad time of the year to buy - prices are higher due to spring fever.

RPetty2

You just said it all, my car had blown head gasket an let me tell ya it's not cheap at all and labor just kills!

docmirror

The problem with all these cars of this vintage is that the one little job to fix one small oil leak never ends. You'll notice the fuel lines are not new, and they need to be changed. Then, the vac lines will need to be replaced. Maybe a wire harness will have issues and need work, then the trans will slip and you'll have to do something about it, and finally the TB and WP will need changing. Once that's done, the rad will start to seep, then the AC will give out in July.

The 928 is not good for someone without serious DIY skills. It's a fairly hard car to work on but you have a lot of help here. There's plenty of tricks we've learned over the years that will make some parts easier, but it's still a mx intensive car.

danglerb

I think if we did a survey of all the pro mechanics on the forum we would find that many owners don't do any of the work on their 928's and are quite happy with them. Working on them is just a bonus for those that enjoy it.

docmirror

I think if we did a survey of all the 928s out there, we would find a huge percent with deferred mx due. Those on rennlist are the exception, and not the norm in terms of spending on their cars.

Spun

https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...utotrader.html

Go for a good one to start with and drive it to death