ltoolio

As a (soon to be) new Shark owner, one of the things that I really like here at Rennlist is the multitude of great threads that explain, with pics, how to perform various maintenance activities on the car.

One of the things I've struggled with a bit is finding all of the good threads that exist (and yes....I use search a lot).

As a result, I'm going to start a thread with the gems that I find while searching. If there are posts that I miss, let me know. I'll keep updating it as I find other threads based upon what I'm doing to my car and based upon any that the community thinks should be added. Also - if there's a thread like this already, let me know that and I'll delete this one.

And yes....this is as much so I have a consolidated place for useful threads as it is for the benefit of the broader community
Interior
Dash / Console / Pod

• Center Console Removal
• Instrument Pod Removal
• Total Dash Removal
• Total Dash Removal 2

Doors / Windows

• Door Panel Removal 1
• Door Panel Removal 2
• Window Seal Removal
• Door Hinge Removal
• Door Vent Removal
• Door Clip R&R
• Door Clip Colors
• Door Handle Repair / Replace
• Upper Window Channel Seal R&R

Seats

• Front Seat Removal
• Rear Seat Removal
• Gear Lubrication

Headliner

• Headliner Foam Replacement

Windows

• Window Motor R&R

HVAC

• Condenser Cleaning

Transmission
Torque Tube / Torque Converter Removal

• Torque Tube / Torque Converter Removal
• Torque Tube Removal

Rear Shift Rod Removal

• Rear Shift Rod Removal

Transmission Mounting

• Tranny Mount Replacement
• Front Ball Cup Bushing Replacement

Engine
Lubrication

• Oil Change

Fuel

• Fuel Tank Remove/Replace

Radiator

• Coolant Replacement

Exterior
Sunroof

• Sunroof Track Sealant
• Sunroof Tube
• Sunroof Post w/ Mr.M's Narrative
• Sunroof FAQ in PDF
• Another Sunroof Post

Hood

• Hood removal and liner replacement

Hatch

• Hatch Wiper Adjustment

Electrical
Ground Points

• The Four Deadly Grounds
• Ground Point Post 1
• Ground Points 8 & 9
• Rambling Ground Post
• Grounds on my '82

Fuses / Relays

• CEP Panel
• Extra Fuses/Relays to Carry

Switches

• Console Switch Repair

Brakes
Master Cylinder Reservoir

• Cleaning

Brake (and Clutch) Fluid

• Dwayne's Brake Fluid Flush
• Clutch Fluid Flush Links

voskian

Itoolio, welcome to the Sharktank.

Here is a link to Dwayne's Garage, a multitude of detailed DYI for the 928. Dwayne has been kind enough to put up these very detailed DYI for the rest of us to use.

Best of luck with the new 928 purchase

http://www.dwaynesgarage.norcal928.org

Bob

hlee96

There is also a great informative, detailed web page containing service instructions specifically on S4s by John Pirtle. Great reference materials too. You can put it in "all encompassing service info" like Dwayne's garage.

http://members.rennlist.org/pirtle

I am also joining the shark-tank soon, for my just purchased '89 S4 will be picked up this weekend and transported directly to the great MrMerlin (Stan). I know the baby will be taken cared of and in the best shape possible after being with Stan.

Hoi

WyattsRide

Very nice and organized post. I would love to see more added to the OP for navigation ease. It would also be perfect for a Sticky at the top in conjunction the NEW VISITOR's thread.

Keep up the great work and good luck with your new Shark.

The Deputy

+1

Fogey1

I think this thread is a great idea - but there's so much info out there it's easy to get lost. So, though it's always fraught to pick and choose among the great guys that have worked hard give us resources, here are the Tables Of Contents of a few of the best, to shortstop the search - if one of the procedures is something you're interested in, go to the site and click through to it.


These sites are well-worth visiting but their T's Of C are harder to steal than those below so you'll have to check them out yourself.
BIG DAVE'S 928 PAGE
http://members.rennlist.com/bigdave/index.html
Tony's 1987 PORSCHE 928 S4
http://members.rennlist.com/v1uhoh/index.htm
jorj7's 928 Site
http://members.rennlist.org/jorj7/


At least two of our major vendors have tip sections worth studying.
928 International
http://928intl.com/repair.htm
928 Specialists
https://www.928gt.com/default5.htm


Porsche 928 Maintenance Tips and Procedures Edited by Greg Nichols
NICHOLS IS THE MOTHER OF ALL SITES (At least I think so - it's the one I found first ;-).
Way back in the mailing list days, it helped establish the ethos to collect and document procedures in service to the 928 community. Each of the T.O.C. entries below has a bunch of attached sub-topics.
http://www.nichols.nu/tips.htm
Audio
Brakes
Climate Control
Drive Train
Electrical
Engine
Engine Cooling
Exterior
General
Headlights
Instrument Pod
Interior
Road Stories
Suspension & Steering
Tires
Track
Transmission, Automatic
Transmission, Manual
What Is It?
Wheels
Where Is It?


Dwayne's Garage
http://www.dwaynesgarage.norcal928.org/
Introduction and Engine
Rear Axle Boot Replacement Guide
Front suspension
Front Brake Caliper Refurb
Motor Mounts
Filler neck and Waterbridge
Pod Removal & Instrument Cluster Repair I
Instrument Cluster Repair II
Power Steering Hose
Rear Caliper Refurb ('84)
'88 Fuel Sender Seal Replacement
'88 Brake Service
Door Pin Switch Repair
Brake Fluid Flush
1987 Hood Removal and Liner Repair
1988 Coolant Drain and Change Procedure
1987 Intake Refresh
1984 Odometer Repair Procedure
1987 HVAC Vacuum Leak Testing and Repair Procedure
1987 Timing Belt and Water Pump Procedure
1987 Water Pump Failure Block Repair
1988 Flex Plate and Crank End Play Check Procedure


John Pirtle 928 S4 Service
Another Godfather to the cause.
http://members.rennlist.com/pirtle/
Brakes
Cooling system
Cruise control
HVAC
Blower fan
Heater valve
Vacuum actuators
Ignition
Intake manifold
Interior
Center console
Motor mounts
Oil change
Automatic Transmission
Differential
Engine
Steering rack and bushings
Timing belt


SharkSkin's 928 Home Page
http://members.rennlist.com/sharkski..._Main_Home.htm
16v Ignition Trouble Shooting
Battle of the Drool
Back from the Shop
Borla & Halfshafts
Bzzzzzzt! Fuse/Relay Panel
Borla & Halfshafts Rematch
Shark Bites Back · Air Pump
Realign Hatch, Little Stuff
Power Steering Hoses
Knacker Job
Delete Pinstripe
Leatherique
CC & Gauge Gremlin
New Wheels
AC Chillin
Radiator & Washers
Belly Pan & Visor
Cooling Fan
Battery Box
Fire Extinguisher
Fuel Tank/Filter
Alternator
Pod Elec. Refurb
Passing Flasher Mod
Int. Wiper Upgrade
Rack, Pan Gasket, Motor Mounts
Power Steering Pump
Timing Belt, Water Pump
Brake Warning
GPS Install
Clutch, Torque Tube, Trans
HVAC, Blower, Hood Pad
Clutch Hydraulics
Coolant Reservoir
Fuel Lines


CAPTAIN EARL'S 928 SITE
http://members.rennlist.com/captearlg/index.html
928 WHEEL ALIGNMENT 11/26/04
CAPTAIN EARL'S $50 GT 4/25/03
OTHER OWNERS FIRE EXPERIENCES 5/04/03
928 HEATER VALVE MODIFICATION by GARY KNOX 7/03/03
THRUST BEARING FAILURE 1/23/05


Andrew Olson's OWNER'S MANUALS and TECH SPEC booklets - ONLINE
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...al-online.html
PLUS his Comprehensive S4+ bolt lengths and torque values spreadsheet
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...l#post10706514


Then there are these:
**MOST Common 928 Issues AND Fixes**
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...ml#post6007464
1) 14 Pin Connector
2) Grounds
3) Headlights not going down
4) Splash Guards (Homemade)
5) Broken Wheel Locks
6) CIS - Hesitation on throttle up
7) AC non-op in hot weather
8) Transmission slipping
9) Electrical short tip
10) Measuring Tranny Pressures
11) Sunroof non-op
12) Low Alternator Output
13) Dim Instrument Panel Lights
14) Brake Booster Vac Line Alternative
15) HVAC Controller Buzz
16) Clutch Fan Alternative
17) Fuel Lines Replacement
18) Removing Rear Bumper
19) Aluminum Ball joints
20) Front Seat Sagging
21) Famous Green Wire (no spark or weak spark)
22) Bass Speaker in Spare Tire
23) Engine Specs by year and location (US/Euro)
24) Front Shock Replacement
25) CV Joint Rebuild
26) S4 Wing Install on OB
27) Oil Temp Gauge install
28) Wideband O2 and Gauge install
29) AC Compressor R12 convert to R134
30) Odometer non-op (bad gear)
31) Passenger area clicking noise
32) Manual Ball Cup Replace
33) Leaky Fuel Tank Repair
34) Motor Mounts R&R
35) Battery Shut-Off Switch
36) How to remove Torque and Tranny
37) Tie Rods and Rack Bushing Replacement
38) Wheel Size and Offset HELP!
39) Ignition Switch Replacement
40) Air Intake Tube Alternative
41) Subwoofer Foam Surround Rebuild
42) Stuck Brake Rotor
43) Hood Heat Shield Replacement

ltoolio

Holy crap. Thanks for the great list of articles, guys. Greatly appreciate the unburied treasure trove of info!

Hilton

Looks like most have been covered above.. here's a few more

Theo Jennisken's site (he's also the maker of a laptop diagnostic tool that does the same as a Bosch Hammer and a lot more):

http://jenniskens.livedsl.nl/Technic...s/TechTips.htm

And a few more specific ones I suspect many will have no idea exist

90GT Flappy Removal - David Schmidt - http://www.tower-mt.com/pics/davids_gt/Flapectomy-1/
Airpump rebuild - mgrasser - http://members.rennlist.com/mgrasser/airpumprebuild.htm
Cluth Master Cylinder (RHD) - http://webpainter.f2s.com/928/CMC/index.htm
Torque Tube rebuild - Dave Lomas - http://home.comcast.net/~gq-beej/928/ttrebuild.htm
LH Diagnosis - John Speake - http://www.jdsporsche.com/fault%20find.html
Idle troubleshooting - Chris Fabri - http://members.rennlist.com/fabric/i...eshooting.html

Chuck Z's incredibly thorough PPI list (was at 928registry - http://www.928oc.org/oldregistry/199...28GTS-0112.htm

And some more collections of writeups and tips on various tasks:

Alan Moore - http://www.moore-fun.net/Porsche/928%20Projects.htm
Chris Ford - http://www.928s4.com/project/project.htm
Bill Ball - http://www.billsworkshop.com/P928S4/

damn.. some of my links are dead... ones lost:

Dan Bise - http://home.pacbell.net/dbise/
msbriggs - http://einstein.unh.edu/~msbriggs/mycar.html

hb4

Chuck's Registry has been donated to the 928 Owners Club and the summary info for each car has been transferred to the new OC Registry. The OC needs volunteers to move the detailed info over for each car. In the meantime, you can see Chuck's original Registry here, and this car with the checklist - here.

It would be great to see a similar collection of links on the Owners Club site; perhaps organized by task rather than source, if anyone's up for that.

jerybak

Bookmarked!! Thx

MainePorsche

Should include Bilal's write up for AC system O ring/seal replacement.

https://rennlist.com/forums/attachme...placement1.pdf

Rocinante

Bookmarked - thank you!!!

Jim Devine

This site is good too-

http://jenniskens.livedsl.nl/

look at the "tech tips" at the top- several subsections on a pull down menu

linderpat

Bump - looking for good head gasket threads to link into David's new thread, and I came upon this goodie. I know it's here for all to find in the usual ways, but we have a lot of new folks, so here you go. Peruse at your own risk - it's a deep well, and you may fall in for many hours!

x98boardwell

Bump, also looking for a good headlight gear repair DIY. My drivers side headlight is sticking up and sounds like the gear is missing some teeth. happened all of a sudden and haven't found a good DIY after some searching. Thanks for any help!