What's the first thing you would do
08-05-2014, 12:18 PM
#16
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I would read the NEW Visitor FAQ first, then check fuel lines, thrust bearing and timing belt/water pump.
Fuel lines will keep your car from becoming an large BBQ, the thrust bearing will tell you if you need a new motor or destroying your current motor and the TB/WB will keep you from needing a new motor.
Fuel lines will keep your car from becoming an large BBQ, the thrust bearing will tell you if you need a new motor or destroying your current motor and the TB/WB will keep you from needing a new motor.
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08-05-2014, 01:13 PM
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while the possibility exists, the thrust bearing issue is not typically a problem on pre-87 cars.
08-08-2014, 08:55 PM
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I'd read and follow the advice shared in the "new visitors" thread. Invest in Rennlist membership. Find other local owners to team with on projects and lessons. Stock the garage fridge with Heineken. Learn to use the search function. Keep wife/S.O. involved in the adventure. Get a fire extinguisher for the car. Get a 928 Owner's Club plate frame for your other car too. Join your local PCA region, and go to their events. Have fun!
08-08-2014, 11:30 PM
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to OP, when I got mine, I tackled the obvious stuff first, then studied RL for countless hours for more information, and then was afraid to drive it untill I addressed the more important issues stated above.
08-09-2014, 08:28 AM
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Get ready to spend at least 5K. then: 1. Flex plate/TT check. 2. Replace ALL Fluid hoses. 3. Timing belt/Water pump if it has not been done in the last 2 years. 4. Motor mounts.
With that low mileage non-use is your enemy. It gives you a sense of false security.
With that low mileage non-use is your enemy. It gives you a sense of false security.
08-09-2014, 05:35 PM
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The timing belt service is #1 , fuel lines #2, full service of all fluids #3 . Check crank shaft endplay (thrust bearing wear) . The check of all grounds and 4 new 53 relays will prevent all kinds of electrical gremlins....
Odds are the alignment is wrong (car must not be lifted) and check the birthdates on the tires easily can be expired !!
Odds are the alignment is wrong (car must not be lifted) and check the birthdates on the tires easily can be expired !!
08-09-2014, 06:52 PM
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I would NOT lower the car; it was designed for a specific RH, so if you do, you will need to keep an eye on treadwear. As it stands I have 5 inches clearance at lowest point of muffler which has a wrinkle now from contact w/speedbumps and I frequently brush the nose on driveways and it is not lowered, and the driver side rubber air guides on front crossmember is broken, same issue. YMMV.