Adk46

Lots of work, lots of money, but the only thing that caught my eye was the $1221 for a new OEM tensioner. I understand that many shops will not rebuild nor agree to a PKT, so I guess this is something you'll have to swallow. Perhaps you could push them on this one thing, or pay only cost for it, or something to lessen the pain. I mean, just ask - you might be surprised.

marine928

Ditto on the motor mounts, pkt tensioner, ( its proven itself not only in this forum, but through millions of miles of use in many high-mid-low performance, not to mention industrial applications.
I also decided to drive my car home and blew a transmission line. Lucky I was only a quarter of a mile away when it gave. It was a year later after refurbishing everything that I finally got my real first drive.
You might also add to your list, a rebuilt torque tube and clamp from Constatine at Black Sea engineering. Hugh difference in ride along with the new shocks.
Beautiful car, you are going the same route I did, remove and replace everything so that all you do is get in, turn the key, and enjoy God's gift to man.

skpyle

Well...start this by jumping all over a fellow Rennlister's ebay auctions. I now have a PK32V'r cam tool and a flywheel lock coming. Sweeeeeet...

Anyway...the Hella E-code H4 conversion kit I ordered arrived yesterday. Mmmm...shiny glass.


The Deputy: Yeah, the Red Witch is a little scruffy under her skirts. Its alright, she will be my driver. I expected the wasted motor mounts. Goes right along with the seeping oil pan gasket.
Good to know about the fuel lines. I plan on inspecting them again myself. They will be replaced soon. I have been in contact with Roger about a set of his fuel lines. He wants me to wait and decide if I am going stock or modifying for Porken's S300s chips. Most likely going with the chips...

The shocks at all four corners were replaced with new Boge units some years ago. Springs are original.

I do have the mechanical ability, and had planned on doing all this. However...I have alot going on right now. I had not planned on getting a 928 right now. So, I would really rather not spend forever wrenching on it. For the moment, I am OK with letting the shop take care of the pressing items.
Besides, I will have plenty to do with the MM/OPG job and all that goes with the S300s chips.
Thanks Brian!


Adk46: Yes, alot of work. However, the adage "Pay me now or pay me later" comes to mind. Might as well get it done now, and move onto other things to be done.
I agree about the tensioner. I have been working on them to refurbish the tensioner in there now. I strongly doubt they would install a Pktensioner. But, at the end of the day, if I have to spend $1221 on a tensioner, I will spend $1221 on a tensioner.


marine982: I understand what you mean. They are replacing one transmission line because it is leaking. I will hope the rest hold up. Down the road, I want to rebuild the torque tube with Contantine's Super Bearings, and Super Clamp.
Biggest thing, I have to be careful and manage the WYAIT's. Do this in bite sized chunks. My 1966 Chevrolet C-10 Fleetside shortbed spent years in restoration jail because I took it ALL apart at once. Bad idea.


Seth K. Pyle

skpyle

Alright, here is what I know about the Red Witch's history:

May 1991:
-accident with another vehicle, extent of damage unknown


July 1997:
-purchased by PO


October 1997:
-replace distributor caps, rotors, spark plugs, plug wires
-flush brake hydraulics
-change transmission fluid
-change coolant


February 1998:
-replace CV boots on right side axle shaft


May 1998:
-replace windshield
-repair filler panel beneath windshield


November 1998:
-replace timing belt
-replace water pump


May 1999:
-retension timing belt


September 1999:
-replaced leaking O-rings for "V coolant leak" (water bridge?)


February of 2000:
-replace front & rear brake rotors
-install MetalMaster front & rear brake pads
-replace front & rear brake pad dampers and wear sensors
-replace parking brake shoes and springs
-flush brake hydraulic system
-replace tie rods
-replace steering rack mounting bushings
-install new Boge 32-427B and 32-428B shocks at all four corners
-alignment
-replace front inner and outer wheel bearings and seals
-install 928 Specialists rear muffler bypass 928.RMB.86.B


June 2001:
-R&R intake and cam covers, cleaned and powder coated by Rennlister Dave Shaffer
-replace cam cover gaskets, seal rings, long & short bolts, bolt seals
-replace intake gaskets, large & small connecting hoses, clamps
-replace thermostat seal, thermostat housing seal, inlet seals(water bridge?)
-replace wire supports
-replace ISV
-replace throttle switch and harness
-replace vacuum and breather hoses
-replace AC sensor
-replace fan clutch bearings
-replace top radiator hose


January - February 2002:
-full body, window out, respray in Guards Red
-body repair as necessary
-replace quarter glass seals
-replace window slot guides
-replace window slot seals
-replace one window frame guide


March 2002:
-recover upper door panel inserts, console cover, and horn pad in red leather


June 2002:
-install the following Jager Engineering items:
GTS Chrome Tip Shifter - Red
Short Shift Boot
Stainless Steel Shift Actuator Plate
Temp Sensor Cap - Black Powder Coat


??? 200?
-original Blaupunkt Montery head unit and M494 amplifier removed
-Blaupunkt New Orleans CD-125 head unit installed
-MTX subwoofer box and amplifier installed
-electronic crossover installed
-rear speakers replaced
-hatch speakers disconnected
-bass blockers fitted to speakers


??? 2004:
-AC system gone through, converted to R134a


??? 2014:
-new Continental DW tires


March 2016:
-replaced driver's side seat switches
-installed new hatch insert

Numerous oil and filter changes not listed.

Receipts total over $16,000, and are not all inclusive.


All in all, I am quite pleased with what I have purchased.

Seth K. Pyle

skpyle

Right now, the following is being done at Auto Assets:

-full timing belt replacement, with rollers and tensioner(hopefully refurbished)
-resealing of the oil pump
-water pump replacement
-thermostat and seals replacment
-coolant change, filling with Zerex G-05 coolant, distilled water, and RedLine Water Wetter
-replace coolant expansion tank, cap, and short hose
-front and rear flexplate clamp migration checks, crankshaft endplay check, replacement of both pinch bolts
-oil and filter change, filling with Mobil 1 15W-50 oil
-replacement of camshaft plugs
-brake fluid flush, using Castrol GT LMA brake fluid
-replace leaking transmission cooler hose under car
-replace engine accessory drive belts
-investigate inoperative washer system


Yes, alot of money (I still can't believe I am spending this much), but I am happy and satisfied with what is being done. I want to DRIVE my 928!

Seth K. Pyle

skpyle

And...I just realized I should probably replace the distributor caps & rotors, spark plugs, and wires really soon.

Time to call Roger...


Seth K. Pyle

skpyle

I just got word from buccicone that the certified check reached him and is now in the bank. The Red Witch's title will be on the way to me next week.

Oh yeah...


Seth K. Pyle

marine928

Seth, crossing the I's, dotting the t's. Your pre-drive list looks like the pre-flight checklist on a F-111. No half measures. Looking forward to reading about your progress.
Congrat's.

Lon
Marine928

skpyle

marine928: Thanks! I am trying to be thorough. I have never owned anything this nice, nor anything even resembling a performance vehicle. I am trying not to screw it up too badly.


Seth K. Pyle

M. Requin

Here's a thought- if your shop does replace the belt tensioner, rebuild the old one yourself. Informative, simple, and cheap project. And you can sell it to someone who wants to replace their Porkensioner...

Petza914

Seth, congratulations - she's a beaut. Looking forward to meeting you and your 928 at SITM.

skpyle

M. Requin: I had thought about that. If I do get stuck with a new tensioner, I told them I wanted the old one back. My intent was to fully disassemble it to see exactly how it works. Next step can be to refurbish it for resale.
Then, 5 years from now during the next TB/WP job, refurb the new tensioner for sale when I put in a PKtensioner.


Petza914: Thank you very much! I do appreciate your opinion.
I very much look forward to meeting you at SITM. The Red Witch and I will be there if I have to drag her with my teeth.


Seth K. Pyle

UpFixenDerPorsche

The grin is very hard to remove, if ever. I've had mine since 2000.

Your car looks to be a real prize. :-D

Best wishes for you and it. (Name ?)

Cheers,

Upfixen

UpFixenDerPorsche

Ahhh - Red Witch. Apt. There will be odd occasion when the name will be used in vain. Maybe even lots of "vain". Chuckle.

UpFixenDerPorsche

I like to give new owners a sense of pespercetive:


Owed to The 928

In shadowy recesses
and caves the creature
lurks...

Jaws,
menacing
evil
from where
fleshy morsels and scraps
of past frenzies
dangle
and waft
to
and fro on jagged tips

Fanned by occasional eddys
and currents.

It waits, timelessly,
patiently.
Lying
low,
fat, sleek.

Claws twitch
ready
for the careless flick
of another
feathery morsel of a receipt.

Womenfolk
kept
far away.
And men
talk
in hushed tones
Creeping silently
when near its lair

Made cold with a primal fear
and a dread
of that next encounter
with the folder in the bottom drawer marked "928 Receipts".


JC
'928 S4
Copyright.
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