DerkBarrington

It looks like I'll be the proud new owner of a 93 928 GTS 5 Speed tomorrow. It's originally an USA car and I'll be the 3rd owner. The car has been sitting in a dry boat house for 10 years, the PO peridically rolled the car around and hand cranked the engine every few years. The exterior and interior are in good condition but I'll know more once I get it out of the garage tomorrow and inspect it in the day light.

The story goes that in 2002 - 2003 the vehicle was sent to Montreal to have a new motor installed by Porsche under warranty or because it was recalled. After an estimated 5000kms the waterpump failed and the car was put in the boat house and there it sat for 10 years. I assume the long block was replaced but the waterpump etc. from the original motor were reused.

During my inspection I noted a crack in the windshield, tires are garbage, radiator has failed due to sitting so long, fog lights cracked. I don't plan to try to start it for a while... first order of business drop tank, replace fuel pump and lines. Then replace all fluids, radiator, waterpump and timing belt. Clean grounds, new plugs, filters etc. I want to flush and bleed psd...I hope I can save it.

I have experience wrenching 964 / 911sc / 944 so I hope the 928 will be a natural progression. I'll post pics tomorrow after I pic it up.

I look forward to posting, sharing my project and learning from others.

Thanks!

Flint Ironstag

Sounds like you have the plan of attack all figured out. All the best; I love these threads!

Lizard928

No need to drop the tank,

just pull the hose off the pump and put on a fresh filter.

Additionally, drain the coolant out of the block ASAP!

Put in fresh fuel with a fuel system cleaner, then with a fresh battery, bridge the fuel pump and circulate fresh gas through the system for 10-15 minutes to help trap any and all junk.

LeRox

Dave928S

Congratulations ... look forward to seeing some pics when you get it. When you've had a chance to look it over in detail, post what you find, and you'll get plenty of help here to work out a list and prioritise the work.

Tony320

Sounds like a fun project, can't wait to see the pics.

Arnoud

And welcome to the Shark Tank, Derk!

Apart from above good advices from Colin and Dave, I would also pull the in-tank pump WYAIT and replace it with the earlier strainer. Why: one less moving part to worry about.
See for example this thread for more info: https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...pump-hose.html

Eagerly awaiting your further updates & pictures.

928 GT R

Congratulations Derk!

Change that coolant (50/50 Ethylene Glycol and Distilled Water + Water Wetter) & check the fuel lines for brittleness at the front of the engine. It would be a shame to have it leak fuel and go POOF during it's Phoenix period...

DD

EMan 928

Congrats on the new project. I have a similar project car - 93GTS 5-speed. Radiator and oil cooler leaked, low compression in a couple of cylinders, nasty oil accumulation in the intake. With the help of DaveK and some of the Detroit gang, we pulled the motor last weekend. Going to de-carbonize the motor, redo the heads, intake refresh, new radiator/oil cooler, new Greg brown crankcase vent kit and new exhaust system. Hope to bring her back to better than new.

Keep us informed of your progress.

928 GT R

EMan 928,

This is OT, but are you planning on heading up to the Porsche Parade i Traverse City?

Also would like to meet up with the Detroit Gang as my car is new to the Michigan scene...

DD

the flyin' scotsman

Great to hear of another GTS in Canada.

Keep us posted on how the project progresses.........lots of willing help here

DerkBarrington

Thanks for the advice and words of welcome.

Getting the 928 on the truck was a challenge, the tow driver had difficulty finding a winch point.

I was expecting it to look worse in daylight but that was expected. I was amazed it rolled so well and that the rotors were not rusted after sitting all those years. Even the emergency brake still worked. There is some evidence of very minor rust on the under carriage, not on the frame or body but some of the steel bolts etc. The car was stored next to the ocean and salt air ...

F451

Very nice! Good luck with it.

As an aside, when I was young we used to drive up from the states through New Brunswick on our way to Cape Breton Island where my grandparents and extended family are from. I remember New Brunswick always took so long to drive through, its huge! Beautiful place though. -Ed

sharkbate

Sweet. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.

polecat702

I think you made out like a fat rat! You're gonna have a really fine ride! Enjoy!!!!!!!!