Enjoying my Porsche 928GTS and making sure all the right care is provided
06-19-2014, 05:45 PM
#16
Track Day
Thread Starter
Is this a Japan Spec car - looks like it from the wheel arch treatments (will have M193 as an option code)
This car appears to have USA type front Fog/Drv lenses (fog lights in the inboard position) and H4 headlights.
Keep track of your oil consumption while driving it - a known (but variable) issue with these cars.
Alan
This car appears to have USA type front Fog/Drv lenses (fog lights in the inboard position) and H4 headlights.
Keep track of your oil consumption while driving it - a known (but variable) issue with these cars.
Alan
06-19-2014, 05:52 PM
#17
Track Day
Thread Starter
There are a lot of Japanese import car in Dubai- no problem finding out where it came from but this is probably irrelevant by now. If the car is still in dubai you might get our firendly Aussie there to take a look at it for you.
The real question is whether you have anyone up in Bahrain capable of looking after it for you. you really need someone who knows these cars to look after them. I have seen some real basket cases here when worked on by experts who knew nothing about 928's. Even the main dealers only have one or two chaps who know the 928 now and when I need a job doing I cannot handle myself due to limited faiclities or the summer heat there is only 1 mechanic I allow to work on my car.
Good luck
Fred
The real question is whether you have anyone up in Bahrain capable of looking after it for you. you really need someone who knows these cars to look after them. I have seen some real basket cases here when worked on by experts who knew nothing about 928's. Even the main dealers only have one or two chaps who know the 928 now and when I need a job doing I cannot handle myself due to limited faiclities or the summer heat there is only 1 mechanic I allow to work on my car.
Good luck
Fred
Trial and error. So far I have gather oil consumptions, fuels lines, and relay...along with what I am getting (tuning kit and timing belt). I am worried about the timing belt for now. As soon as the F1 mechanic takes a look at it, then I will find out more. I hope all is well.
06-19-2014, 05:57 PM
#18
Track Day
Thread Starter
The experts on this forum really know these cars.
They can tell you more about it from one cell phone pic of the car than I could after crawling all over it for an hour.
If you post the VIN (either here or in the "VIN Check" thread) then they can tell you where it was delivered and what options it originally had.
I haven't seen anyone suggest checking/replacing the fuel lines. That is something to seriously consider. If one lets go, you will end up with a "Carbecue" in a heartbeat. Too many cars have been lost this way.
I will also second the suggestion to find a real 928 mechanic. These cars have enough unique and unusual things that even a factory trained Porsche mechanic won't know what he's doing if he hasn't been specifically trained on the 928.
Welcome to the best place for info and knowledge about these wonderful cars!
You have a gorgeous one.
They can tell you more about it from one cell phone pic of the car than I could after crawling all over it for an hour.
If you post the VIN (either here or in the "VIN Check" thread) then they can tell you where it was delivered and what options it originally had.
I haven't seen anyone suggest checking/replacing the fuel lines. That is something to seriously consider. If one lets go, you will end up with a "Carbecue" in a heartbeat. Too many cars have been lost this way.
I will also second the suggestion to find a real 928 mechanic. These cars have enough unique and unusual things that even a factory trained Porsche mechanic won't know what he's doing if he hasn't been specifically trained on the 928.
Welcome to the best place for info and knowledge about these wonderful cars!
You have a gorgeous one.
Thanks for all the advice. I will add your request to the list I need to check. Hopefully the F1 mechanic is good
I'll add the VIN picture so that I can learn more about the car. The problem with getting the cars in the region is the lack if history. But luckily the dealer I got it from loves his reputation more than his profit.
06-19-2014, 05:59 PM
#19
Nordschleife Master
Though this GTS is probably a manual transmission, I haven't seen that reported in the thread. If it is an auto there is another important matter that needs to be evaluated.
06-19-2014, 06:17 PM
#20
Track Day
Thread Starter
Pictures of my engine and VIN
Hi,
I am attaching some pictures of the engine and the VIN, hopefully you can find some more history and details about it. Thanks...
I am attaching some pictures of the engine and the VIN, hopefully you can find some more history and details about it. Thanks...
06-20-2014, 05:06 AM
#24
Track Day
Thread Starter
06-20-2014, 05:51 AM
#25
Rennlist Member
Here is the VIN information ... cross posted in the VIN thread also.
VIN: WP0ZZZ92ZPS800337
1993 928
C08: Japan
Motor: M28.50
Transmission: A28.13
Options:
I130 ... Labelling in english
M193 ... Version for Japan
I239 ... ?
M249 .. Automatic Transmission
I323 ... Sticker, without ESE regulations
I403 ... Cast Aluminum Wheel, "Cup" 7.5 x17 front, 9 x 17 rear
I423 .. Box for Cassettes and Coins
M437 ... Comfort Seat - Left - Electrically Adjustable
M438 ... Comfort Seat - Right - Electrically Adjustable
M492 ... H4- Headlight Asymmetric for Left-Hand Traffic
I537 ... Left seat with built in memory and lumbar
I562 ... Airbag - Driver's Side
I567 ... Windshield green graduated tint
M573 ... Air Conditioner
I595 ... Rear Spoiler painted to match body
M650 .. Sunroof
I912 ... Vehicle without identification plate
I935 .. Seat cover rear RLL
I980 ... Seat cover ruffled leather
VIN: WP0ZZZ92ZPS800337
1993 928
C08: Japan
Motor: M28.50
Transmission: A28.13
Options:
I130 ... Labelling in english
M193 ... Version for Japan
I239 ... ?
M249 .. Automatic Transmission
I323 ... Sticker, without ESE regulations
I403 ... Cast Aluminum Wheel, "Cup" 7.5 x17 front, 9 x 17 rear
I423 .. Box for Cassettes and Coins
M437 ... Comfort Seat - Left - Electrically Adjustable
M438 ... Comfort Seat - Right - Electrically Adjustable
M492 ... H4- Headlight Asymmetric for Left-Hand Traffic
I537 ... Left seat with built in memory and lumbar
I562 ... Airbag - Driver's Side
I567 ... Windshield green graduated tint
M573 ... Air Conditioner
I595 ... Rear Spoiler painted to match body
M650 .. Sunroof
I912 ... Vehicle without identification plate
I935 .. Seat cover rear RLL
I980 ... Seat cover ruffled leather
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06-20-2014, 09:20 AM
#28
Rennlist Member
The options indicate left hand seat lumbar, but it only has two switches, so that must be in error. Also, the H4 headlights may need to be changed if they are still the 'left hand traffic' type.
Beautiful car, and I know you will enjoy it once you get it fully serviced. I 'second' the need for having the thrust bearing end play checked. Having that within specification is very important.
Best wishes, and congratulations.
Beautiful car, and I know you will enjoy it once you get it fully serviced. I 'second' the need for having the thrust bearing end play checked. Having that within specification is very important.
Best wishes, and congratulations.
06-20-2014, 10:25 AM
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Yes, good catch, lumbar is the third/rear-most switch on the side of the seat, as shown in Gary's avatar.
BTW, probably discussed elsewhere, but what does "comfort seat" mean exactly? Isn't it just Porsche's way to say not the "sport seat", at least for USA spec?
BTW, probably discussed elsewhere, but what does "comfort seat" mean exactly? Isn't it just Porsche's way to say not the "sport seat", at least for USA spec?
06-20-2014, 10:57 AM
#30
Nordschleife Master
https://rennlist.com/forums/11448257-post1.html
Couldn't resist the opportunity of utilizing Roger's knowledge on such matters.