Two best repairs
#1
Two best repairs
I don't post often, but I wanted to pass on two repair/adjustments that have been the most rewarding over the last thirteen years on my 1986.5
(1) Bowden cable adjustment. The right shift points makes our 928s come alive.
(2) Battery ground cable replacement. A new battery cable fixed: Low volt meter readings, Engine surges, high idle and stalling. Improved the kick down switch function and it also fixed my stereo performance.
Your ground strap may look ok But chances are it is corroded under it's insulation. Mine looked perfect even under the insulation but it had hidden corrosion thus raising the resistance.
I suggest that if you have electrical issues replace your ground strap first. Then start your trouble shooting. It could save you a lot of time and money.
Just saying...............
(1) Bowden cable adjustment. The right shift points makes our 928s come alive.
(2) Battery ground cable replacement. A new battery cable fixed: Low volt meter readings, Engine surges, high idle and stalling. Improved the kick down switch function and it also fixed my stereo performance.
Your ground strap may look ok But chances are it is corroded under it's insulation. Mine looked perfect even under the insulation but it had hidden corrosion thus raising the resistance.
I suggest that if you have electrical issues replace your ground strap first. Then start your trouble shooting. It could save you a lot of time and money.
Just saying...............
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So replace the strap, add the vent, but be aware that this is not a one-time maintenance item. In another 20 years or so, I'll be doing this again if I'm still around.
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Always a good idea. But not infallible, unfortunately. I have had the battery vented outside the well since I got the car (at 22k and ~9 years after it was built), and I was in denial for a long time about the deterioration of strap.
So replace the strap, add the vent, but be aware that this is not a one-time maintenance item. In another 20 years or so, I'll be doing this again if I'm still around.
So replace the strap, add the vent, but be aware that this is not a one-time maintenance item. In another 20 years or so, I'll be doing this again if I'm still around.
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After reading this thread tonight, I searched around some for "Battery Vent" and came up empty. Dr Bob mentioned adding a hose to a "Type 48 Battery", which I presume has an attachment point for a vent hose, like a motorcycle battery.
My battery doesn't have a hose attachment, and I think venting that small, fairly tight compartment would be a good idea.
I'm open to suggestions/ideas as to how to do that.
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We have the battery ground straps for $28.25 each - worth every cent compared to the factory strap for $70.
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Does it have the "Do It Yourself" manual transmission, or the superior "Fully Equipped by Porsche" Automatic Transmission? George Layton March 2014
928 Owners are ".....a secret sect of quietly assured Porsche pragmatists who in near anonymity appreciate the prodigious, easy going prowess of the 928."
Does it have the "Do It Yourself" manual transmission, or the superior "Fully Equipped by Porsche" Automatic Transmission? George Layton March 2014
928 Owners are ".....a secret sect of quietly assured Porsche pragmatists who in near anonymity appreciate the prodigious, easy going prowess of the 928."
Last edited by ROG100; 09-13-2013 at 02:16 PM. Reason: Wrong Price
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Imagine how much better my car ran after replacing this one.
Had cleaned and recleaned and recleaned the end.
Got better for a while, each time.
Not sure why, but at Frenzy 4 or 5 years ago I dissected it.
Had cleaned and recleaned and recleaned the end.
Got better for a while, each time.
Not sure why, but at Frenzy 4 or 5 years ago I dissected it.
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Would you please share how you made this vent? Pics would be nice too, though I know you said your camera is done for.
After reading this thread tonight, I searched around some for "Battery Vent" and came up empty. Dr Bob mentioned adding a hose to a "Type 48 Battery", which I presume has an attachment point for a vent hose, like a motorcycle battery.
My battery doesn't have a hose attachment, and I think venting that small, fairly tight compartment would be a good idea.
I'm open to suggestions/ideas as to how to do that.
After reading this thread tonight, I searched around some for "Battery Vent" and came up empty. Dr Bob mentioned adding a hose to a "Type 48 Battery", which I presume has an attachment point for a vent hose, like a motorcycle battery.
My battery doesn't have a hose attachment, and I think venting that small, fairly tight compartment would be a good idea.
I'm open to suggestions/ideas as to how to do that.
Last edited by MainePorsche; 09-11-2013 at 11:15 AM.
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Got it. Just a simple tube going through the front of the box.
As you say, nothing extravagant, but better than nothing.
Thanks. I'll look into it.
As you say, nothing extravagant, but better than nothing.
Thanks. I'll look into it.
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Would you please share how you made this vent? Pics would be nice too, though I know you said your camera is done for.
After reading this thread tonight, I searched around some for "Battery Vent" and came up empty. Dr Bob mentioned adding a hose to a "Type 48 Battery", which I presume has an attachment point for a vent hose, like a motorcycle battery.
My battery doesn't have a hose attachment, and I think venting that small, fairly tight compartment would be a good idea.
I'm open to suggestions/ideas as to how to do that.
After reading this thread tonight, I searched around some for "Battery Vent" and came up empty. Dr Bob mentioned adding a hose to a "Type 48 Battery", which I presume has an attachment point for a vent hose, like a motorcycle battery.
My battery doesn't have a hose attachment, and I think venting that small, fairly tight compartment would be a good idea.
I'm open to suggestions/ideas as to how to do that.
Group 49 vent - 1982 Porsche 928
Group 48 vent - 1986.5 Porsche 928
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