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- Well, the last money pit is away with its new owner. I miss it. So now, let’s see if the reputation of the Porsche 928 as the biggest money pit of ALL Porsches is actually true! Yes, there’s still money in the kids’ college fund so let’s give this a shot!
So I have bought a fairly rough ad under-maintained Porsche 928 which I am planning to bring back to health. The aim of this video is to look at what will be required and if I can do it at a reasonable (for that, read not college-fund depleting) cost. Also, do I attempt to do any of the work myself or find someone to help me? What will that do to the cost? Still affordable? In fact, will I HAVE to get a professional to do the work? Aren’t Porsche 928s too complicated for the average wrencher? Maybe this one is? Let’s see anyway! Nothing ventured, nothing gained! I can’t NOT scratch the Porsche 928 itch!
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Excellent choice. Liked since I first seen them in the movies, “Ferris Buelers Day Off” and Tom Cruise in “Risky Business!”
This car earns to be saved and restored. Waiting more episodes from this :)
Yeah! Quite right! It’s lovely!
A big bite to digest with a somewhat limited parts supply and much smaller interest group than a 996 - 997 arena…..good luck Jay !
@@hansmausolf7104 Fair comment! Thank you!
@@hansmausolf7104 Parts are readily available. With a couple notable exceptions (ABS wheel sensors for certain years), either genuine Porsche or good quality repros are there. Not cheap, but it's a Porsche.
And the RennList forums have an INCREDIBLE wealth of knowledge. The group may be smaller, but the knowledge base is HUGE.
You'll love it! I've had an 86.5 five speed for 25 years and it's the best car I've ever owned! It's just short of 200,000 miles and still runs like a bat out of hell! It's never left me stranded and never failed to start. They are engineering marvels and it's not unusual to find examples that have well over 300,000 miles on them. They are built like tanks and are marvelous touring cars. Now that you've got one, you'll just want more of them! I've owned a 911 and I'll take the 928 over it any day:) Oh, and BTW, the sun visors are meant to keep the sun off the back of passengers' heads as it shines through the hatch glass:)
Hey thanks! Enjoying it so far although I wish I could some of it sorted a bit faster. I will get it there. It’s the nicest car I’ve owned. Looks INCREDIBLE!
Congrats Jay, the 928 looks amazing and the positives of all the issues is a ton of content. You had me laughing out loud with the line “so that’s good” with every problem.
Hahahaha! Yes, that’s true!
You’ve gotten yourself into a REAL project car this time! Gonna be epic
Ooooh yeah! Cheers Michael!
Jay congrats on the 928! Great color too. Don’t pay the transport company until you get the damage squared away. If not file a breach of contract claim for actual comp damages; get written estimate of repairs for court (in case they fail to pay); report to various business bureaus etc. They ought to fully make you whole.
Thanks Ari! Really appreciate the advice!
@@JAYREAD sure, np. Also on top of above, send a written demand notice/letter right away to the transport company with $ demand and date certain via certified Mail. Attach to the demand letter, estimate for damages from repair shop. If they don’t pay by that date, simply file your court complaint with associated exhibits. Good luck.
@@arighosal4809 totally love it! Thanks so much for the help!
Great choice, thrilled to see you went for the 928. I had an s2 auto here in the Uk, always plenty to keep you busy but we’ll worth time and effort and Im sure the car is now in good hands. Looking forward to seeing the journey!
Hey thanks. I this one is an S2 strictly speaking, as it’s a Euro car. Cheers!
I remember seeing a white 928 in person, they are so nice to look at in person.
Yes! Great choice! I just went to cars and coffee at my local Porsche dealership and got to check out a few! So cool! So glad folks are taking care of them so we can still admire them👍
Yeaaah! Thanks!
I owned a 1985 928s (US) in Prussian Blue over Cork interior. Purchased it for $2000 about eight years ago and daily drove it for five years. Wonderful car but was getting to the point of having to buy a parts car just to have the needed pieces to keep it road worthy. I ended up selling it to a gentleman that was convinced that 928's were going to be the next Porsche to appreciate in value. Took the $5000 I made on the Porsche and rolled it into a 1998 Porsche Boxster with 42k miles. I'm now going back through and watching all of your 986 content! Thank you very much for sharing your adventures and look forward to many more with your beautiful 928S.
Cheers Jason!
well done very happy for you .and you got the right model I hope it brings you much joy
That’s very nice of you, Charles! Thank you!
What a journey this will be. Can’t wait for future updates!
Thanks! They’re coming! Want to get this car better quickly!
Love the sound of confidence in your voice.
I think you are really excited about the cleaning and paint make over which is the biggest bang for the buck.
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It’s forced and faked! Haha! We’ll see. I suspect I will only get so far with the paint on this one. We can get it better though and the repaired transport damage will help.
own a '87 928 S4 Guards Red bought at a great price in 2014 and drove it Cross Country (USA). just did some needed maintenance incl., belts & water pump, plugs, wires, distributors, misc steering rack line, brake line and all fluids.. New alternator, starter motor, just went out, and replacing the belly pans, and fuel sender is the current plan... recommend adding a battery cutoff to avoid a dead battery - these cars have a notorious electrical system and can often draw voltage - about as notorious as the faulty fuel sender & broken Trip ODO plastic gear!
love the Blue sorry about the scratch. - best of luck - love getting to drive the '28 and must get 1-2 greta looks and people approaching to talk about the car every time I go anywhere - get it sorted and take it to a Car Show - fans will love it.
Jay, your a king. I used to own a 1984 928 and had great luck with it. Wish I still had it... congrats on your new venture...
Haha! Thanks Ariel!
I owned an 89 S4 for 6 years which was a very nice car when i bought it. It still took the the purchase price again to sort it out to be a great example
Oh God, what have I opened myself up to!
Love the series Jay! Very timely as I recently purchased an '84S. Going through some of the same items as you have and found these videos very helpful, and entertaining. Any chance you'll do a video on the ground points and cleaning/repairing?
Glad you’re enjoying it! Yes! There will be a video on that. I think we will be replacing a lot of the electrics over the winter. Stay tuned!
Good purchase ! I love 928, happy that you will be giving some love to that one so it goes back to his former glory.
Hey thanks a lot!
PRUSSIAN blue?! Dude. Your new car's nickname is sorted already... The Kaiser!! 😀
Lololol!
As a big Landsharklover I subbed instantly. Good luck with the improvements!!💪🏼🤘
Welcome and thank you! More to come!
Ooooh well done Jay - about time someone was brave enough to buy one of these and share the journey. Plus touch of British humour. Love it already 😊
Thanks Toby! Game on!
Jay, I can only tell you my most recent experience with dealing with painting the front end of an older Porsche. I have a 2014 911 991.1 C4S Cab with 60,000 miles that had too many sand/road chips on the front end bumper and hood to suit me (I am anal about wanting a nice looking paint job, even on an older driver car). I had three quality paint shops look at fixing the road chips with a partial paint respray, they all said the same, Bec of how the front end is constructed, there is no way they could match the paint without my seeing the difference in paint color. I had to have the entire front bumper, hood and fender tops stripped and resprayed (cost of $3K) (I went a bit overboard, and changed out the plastic bits for new but that wasn't necessary).....so that is my story, trying to match old paint is risky business, once done wrong you will see the difference everyday you go to start your fabulous 928S.....BTW I too, think you have made a good choice and you (and all of us) will enjoy and learn about a very cool model Porsche that is probably going to pay you back when it goes back on the market.......I hope this helps you, pls dm me if you wish more detail or wish to just chat about the experience. I am in Boston.
Thank you so much, Salvatore! Great post! I suspect this will be the case. It’ll be a nightmare to get it right plus the complication of working with aluminium. Let’s see. I’m planning to do this properly. More to come!
Welcome in to the transaxle world😎
Congrats Jay! My first Pcar was a 928S4. Miss it all the time. Good luck, I’ll be watching your journey.
Cheers Ed!
The condition is actually not bad, especially if the dashboard is original. Keep us updated!
You bet! Thanks!
Your walk through reminds me of mine with a 944 I bought last year. 14 months later it’s almost running right and most stuff works. Gotta love mid 80’s Porsches. Look forward to watching the progress !!
Cheers Jim!
Wish they'd bring back a new version of it,always liked the way they look although most ppl seem to hate em
Congrats on the 928 sponsorship!
One of those control knobs near the parking brake is for the radio.
Have you seen the new Blaupunkt retro headunits? They re-issued 2 models from the 80's and 90's with new technology. Worth looking into. I'm going to get one when I get a 928.
Yes, Blaupunkt Bremen. Might do that. If I ever have any money ever again.
@@JAYREAD lol I get it.
Curious if you've considered this game plan. I've done it several times with my project cars.
I often buy another engine. Test for good compression numbers and overall good health. Replace anything that looks questionable/do routine maintenance, and swap it in. Then sell my original engine.
I've found this method to be the least expensive option in terms of overall time and money invested in the project.
Here's an example. I mentioned before that I'm restoring a 185K BMW. It essentially needs everything replaced, so instead of piecing things together, I bought another engine, refreshing it, bought all new front suspension, clutch, engine mounts, cooling system, and power steering hoses. Once the spare engine is finished, I'm pulling my original drivetrain out, as well as all suspension parts, and replace everything all at the same time.
That will be my plan for the 928 I end up getting. 20-y-o+ cars often need a lot replaced. Yes, it costs "more" initially but in the long run its actually cheaper and definitely less headache. In addition, I know I've inspected every part closely so I'm never paranoid that something random can go wrong at any time. That right there makes the driving experience 100 times better!
Just a thought.
@@andydhillon1977 I think my engine is OK. Not very high mileage. I say ‘I think’ it’s OK. I’m kind of waiting for THAT phone call to say it isn’t then your game plan is on!
I love it! My first Porsche was a 928, and I miss it -- eventually went on to a 986, 986S, 996, 986 3.6 swap, 955S, 987.2. Such nostalgia. Good luck with it. I'll enjoy watching your videos on it.
Ah thanks so much! More coming!
Lol 😂 love the Playgirl centerfold of Burt Reynolds! Good name for the car
😁😁😁👍
That’s a great car for you to do your stuff 👍looking forward to seeing you restore 😉👍
Cheers Dean!
Great new project. I look forward to your 'I don't know what I'm doing' successful repairs/updates. I love the 928 but scared of the repair costs. Interested to watch your experience. You might get away with painting the bonnet and bumper IF the shop can match the color of the car as it is. Real good body work is an art. I would think the paint code will not match the existing car. If you get insurance money perhaps you keep it and respray the entire car since there are other areas that need repaired.
I really don’t know what I’m doing! At all! Hahaha! Thank you!
Great choice! Cant wait to see how you get on.
Thanks a lot, Andrew!
Nice Jay the 928! With some work on it
Quite a bit of work, Jaap! Thanks mate!
Nice choice, Jay!!!
Thanks!
Congrats Jay. Looking forward in seeing the future videos!
Cheers Brandon!
Congratulations Jay. I as well always loved the 928. Like Tom Cruise said in the movie Risky Business, there is no substitute. ;)
Cheers!
I love the 928, always thought it has a unique fascinating shape to it. Definitely worth fixing her up and getting it up to par. Congrats on a really cool car and looking forward to seeing more of it. Cheers mate!
Cheers Vincent! Really appreciate that!
Old cars, always all fluids, hoses, tires and a brake master etc. Spray the whole hood and bumper. Get a good guy for color match. What a project........
That’s a nice project Jay ! Good Luck ! Vrooooooooooooooom 👍🙏🏻❤️
Cheers Lee! ❤️
Second comment, I notice your neighbor Nick Murray also had an experience with a 928, he may be worth a chat about issues particular to a 928 that will save you time and money ......jus saying.....good luck with this fabulous 928.
Yes! Nick has already messaged me to tell me I’m a complete idiot! He may still be right!
I own a 1983 5 speed 928S ..low powered U.S. spec. ( not Euro ) Got a stage 1 supercharge kit from 928 Motorsport in Wisconsin , plus an updated alternator. It is set at 8 psi and does not require an intercooler. Horsepower at the wheel went from low 200's to about 280 and made quite a difference . They also have stage 2 and 3 which do require an intercooler and that engine is robust enough to handle it.
They’re not doing them at the moment because parts are hard to find! One day maybe!
@@JAYREAD Good luck ....your car would be like a rocket with a stage 2 !
@@george40nelson4 it really would! Mine has 310bhp anyway because it’s a Euro car so with some help it would be a spaceship! Lol!
Just set it on fire. Trust me.
Bahahahaha! I knew you’d say that. Yours looked to be in terrific condition too!
Beautiful colour!
Thank you!
Damn Jay, you just took it to the next level w the 928! How are u gonna drop a bomb like that on us! I cant wait to see what you do with it. U better have it ready in time for next years Boardwalk Reunion amd get your buddy AutoAmateur to come out too!
99StIX👍
Haha! I guess I did! So I have just under a year! Might be able to get it decent by then! @autoamateur
replace the small relay in the AC control unit, lower it, put at least 18 inch wheels on it, delete rear muffler and drive its wheels off... I have 3 of them. good choice mate
Haha! What does removing the AC relay do?
You bought the correct Porsche! First thing you absolutely need to do is replace the timing belt, tensioner and water pump. Next, replace all fuses and relays and clean all the ground points on the car (there are 13 of them). This will fix 90% of electrical issues.
Appreciate the advice! Thank you! Keep it coming! I need it!
That paint repair is going to be expensive if done properly. The bonnet is aluminium so you'll have to find a shop that can work with that. Mechanically, Sean Ratts seems to be the authority in the US. I understand he has a long wait list but you may want to at least call him to get you started in the right direction. Finally, congratulations, 928s are amazing cars and very rewarding when running properly. Enjoy!
Really appreciate the advice. Thanks! I’ve always wanted one of these!
Looking forward to seeing the outcome - well done
Thanks!
Prussian blue is such a nice color. I’ve always wanted a 928😃
Cheers Bobby!
Thumbs up for "Pardon the expression, but we are in Burt Reynolds". Well said. I hope you bought him dinner first.
Lolololol!
Had my 4.5 for 7 years. 20 mpg I think is fine, its comfortable and Im 6'6". That knob by the drivers seat is for speaker fade. I changed the exhaust as think the standard one is muted. Even got a full size adult in the rear for a trip from London to Copenhagen and back! Fantastically well built and engine bullet proof. Touch wood I haven't really had any issues!
This, I must say, is VERY reassuring! Thanks for posting!
Hi Jay! Congrats on the new whip! I would ask the guys at Auto Associates of Canton to see if they can match that paint. They are one of the best Porsche restoration specialists in the area. I estimate around an hour ride for you. Maybe shorter. Good luck with the new project!
Cheers Mike! That’s a good idea about Auto Associates!
Funny, that sort of dark blue was very popular on Volkswagon-Audi Group products of that era. I had an Indigo Blue Pearl Golf with the exact same issues. I have yet to see any of them that didn't have similar issues with the clear-coat.
Nice car. Rare colour, enjoy the car, they are a beast!
Thanks!
Congrats !! Too bad you weren't looking when Nick M sold his green manual . He put money into it and made it pretty nice .
Ha! Well, true although that wouldn’t make much of a story! I enjoy the transformation of that makes any sense at all?!
@@JAYREAD Sure it does . All the luck with it . I'll keep my eye open for video's . Too bad about the scratch but that is part of the story now . I think you guys say " Good day Jay " or take care Jay .
@@EdD-ym6le Cheers mate!
How much swearing and shouting was there when the driver realised he hadn't strapped the car down properly? Very brave of you to take on a 928. One of the most revolutionary cars. Must've looked like a space ship in the 1970's. Can't wait to see this brought back to health.
Yes, he wasn’t happy even though it was his fault. Especially given it was his fault! Thanks so much!
You can probably find the code for your radio on a business card-like piece of paper inside your user manual / wallet.
You’re so practical! You should start up a TH-cam channel and distribute your wisdom!
@@JAYREAD Nah, who would watch that crap.
Always loved the 928 with tele dial wheels. Not sure about the chin spoiler but you look as if you have done well. Hope transpo co. is gonna sort you out under insurance or something
I adore the teledials. I have an idea there. Stay tuned! Yes, the transporter need to reimburse. We’ll get there, I hope!
You Sir are an absolute glutton for punishment, I salute you 🫡
Lol! True!
It's great shape for a Euro mine is stick same color that car is in great shape the only thing you need to mind is the belts on the cams and the water pump. Staring means that the staring rack bushings may need to be replaced. Once they're done that will be tight. Lol you had an mg so did I. For the brakes you might want to check the the power brake pump.
Yes, WP and TB will be done asap! Still have the MG - it’s just in storage for the winter. Cheers Lenny!
This is a very special car ..I have the same but manual. To me this is the most spirited model out of all 928 ..including GTS ..lighter ..more compression rate ..sounds fabulous etc ..lmk if I can help with anything ..enjoy
Thanks so much! Yes, i am looking forward to getting this one in better shape!
@@JAYREAD he main thing is 4.7L Euro S engines making 300HP between '80 and '83 and '84 to '86 Euro S 4.7 making 310HP (though commonly thought to be more like 330HP)... The S cars all have slightly larger front calipers than the standard 4.5L OB cars... Those are really the main things...I think the front sway bar might be a touch larger in the S cars as well as slightly higher spring rates...
The odd duck is the 84-86 Euro with the LH fuel injection which uses a MAF hotwire setup. Accounts for a few extra ponies. Only 16 valve variation to have them. Also, the 84-86 are the only 16V with a dual distributor config, ( twin dizzy euro ) which make them easy to spot.
The m28/21, 22 (manual, auto) twin dizzy Euro motors had larger intakes, the most aggressive grind of all the 2 cam motors and a 10:4 CR and were reportedly under-rated HP. 330 is the often cited actual hp values. In the lighter early car, the S2 delivered a hp/weight ratio not exceeded until the portly GTS came along. Coupled with a 2.73 diff, they get off the line quickly, breathe freely and pull strong to redline (I hate to lift). As a lover of the snappy 2 cam motor, the 85 Euro is just a hoot to drive. I’ll take an S2 over an S3 and S4.. Also, the M28/21,22 had the EZH/LH ECUs.
@@purematossan thank you! With the larger calipers, do I need larger pads?
@@JAYREAD nope ..when it comes to parts , Roger from 928rus is great ...
@@purematossan yes, I’ve spoken to Roger. Very nice chap.
Lovely!
Thanks!
Paint should be no problem for a paint shop that is either a Porsche specialist or one that does a lot of Porsches, but it won't be cheap for it to be done to Porsche standards. I wouldn't be tempted to cheap out, because a) it was original, and b) because of a mix of materials, there's an even higher risk of mismatch, especially over time, if it's not done right.
Obviously, the haulier should pay, and they should have their own insurance. If it's a reputable company, there will hopefully be no problems. Just notify them quickly, if you haven't already. It's good that you have video, so show them that. And then get and submit a written quote from a specialist paint and body shop ASAP.
Good luck!
Really appreciate the advice, Nigel, thank you! It needs to be done properly so I will find someone who has done aluminium and Porsches before. This is a rare car with this paint. Thanks a lot!
The most common problem with the a/c is not freon or compressors. It has 5 vacuum valves for the a/c that openn and close to control heat or cool. When these fail and lose vacuum it defaults to heat. It is dash removal time if that is the case. About a 16 hour job if you diy.I have owned 3 and they all failed. Good luck!
Uh oh! I am sure that will have to be done at some stage. The a/c was described in the classic Craigslist way: “Just needs recharging”! Nope!
If you don't have documentation on the timing belt get it changed ASAP. If it slips your engine is toast. Do the water pump at the same time. Save some time and money. You should have a small wrench for the sunroof for manual operation. Check the tool kit for completeness. Tools are getting hard to find. You also need a compartment cover for the rear luggage compartment. Also hard to find. The steering racks are prone to leakage but rebuilt ones are available. The front spoiler is Uber expensive. Take really good care of it. It can be an awesome car. If you do replace the vacuum valves in the dash take lots of pictures. Would not recommend doing it yourself.
Everyone else is being very encouraging. I’m the voice of sanity. This is beyond you Jay, you’ve basically porked if here (pun intended). EBay it now. But you won’t. So this will be fun!
Hahaha! Feel the fear and do it anyway, Lee! Come on!
Im interested in the front engine porsches but I just cant seem to pull the trigger. The 911 is like a comfort blanket for me. Let us know how your enjoyment of the brand differs between this car and 911s. Great purchase and just awful about the shipping damage.
Yes, more coming! Bloody transporters, I know!
@@JAYREAD Not much more exciting then having a new purchase show up. Easiest way to instantly kill that excitement is seeing shipping damage 😩
Nice one. I love the colour. And it has the German numberplate underneath
What a shame of the scratch on the front. It always hurts seeing something like that
Thanks Dag! Yes, I’m not happy about it!
@@JAYREAD my first actual experience of a Porsche was in a 928. A friend of mine had a 928 GTS and I sat in the passengers seat. The acceleration was mind blowing, being used to our family Toyota Carina with 75 PS. That was some 30 years ago.
I’ve been close to buying a 928 on a couple of occasions, so looking forward to your updates! Will the delivery company pay for the front end damage? You must be gutted 😢
I am gutted! They say they will pay but we will see. Talk the talk / walk the walk.
Depending on the level of your restoration, this will be much more expensive to restore than any boxster.
I fear so! That’s OK though. I know I’m taking on something bigger but also the rewards will be higher too!
How did you decide on this car? I am looking at a 996 that is very inexpensive, but it has a salvaged title. In your video you mentioned it wasn't the cheapest one you found and not the most expensive. Do you have any "non-starter" things that dissuade you from buying a particular car? Thank you for your videos!
Good question! I think the key here is researching what you are getting into and then finding the best car you can afford. With the 996 I knew I could afford a pretty good one at the time and this it probably wouldn’t be too much bother. With the Boxster, I bought one with badly deferred maintenance but knew that I could do most things myself and the rest wouldn’t be too expensive if someone else had to. With the 928, I knew they were complicated so I tried to buy one that was at the cheaper end of the market and well the usual selling price below that didn’t have a story. That way, even if I did have to pay someone and put some money into it, then I could still recoup it if I ever sold it. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!
Awsome car!👍
Thanks Jonas!
I had the code issue with my 996. Provided my vin to my local dealership and they emailed me the code free of charge.
Yes, I did the same with my Boxster but this is a Euro 1985 car. They won’t have it. Very unlikely. Anyway, I think it’s time for an update!
Should have bought Nick Murray's relatively sorted 928!
Waaaay more money than this one and 18 months ago!
A pre runner for the Panamera but always loved the look(never driven one) I love my 986 but different
VERY different!
So now you're like Tom Cruise in Risky Business where he said "there is no substitute"..congratulations!
Yeah! Except I’m taller!
I own 2 1985 black 928s.
1 is Auto / other is a 5-speed. Very fun cars 👍🏽
I think your car had a repaint. They where single stage paint originally, no clear.
You lucky man! ❤️
No. Metallics were clear coated. Along with the door jamb sticker, I'd guess this is original.
@@driverjoe6936 I think you are both right actually! Repaint? Yes! Clear coat? Yes! Video coming on this soon!
I have 2 videos on my channel, check it out Jay.
On my Boxster the radio code is on a sticker under the frunk hood
Cooool ..... Risky Business. One literally drove past by me today in Shropshire and looked the absolute b_ll_x .... this is epic.
Thanks so much, Matt! They re not everyone’s cup of tea, unbelievably!
@@JAYREAD Yes indeed ... but very very cool .... it does seem to be 911 or nothing but Porsche have developed a lot of great cars besides. As you get older this gets irritating to be honest. It gets even worse if anything is not air cooled ... ridiculous. Ferdinand would be laughing his head off.
You shouldn’t have oil pressure pegged at 5 bar at idle. I think that gauge is broken cause it didn’t budge when you revved the engine either. LOL. That’s a cool car. Too bad it isn’t the manual version but congrats.
I figured out what happened. The oil pressure gauge only does that when the tach stops working. When it’s working, all the gauges work including the oil pressure which shows good pressure. I think we are OK. Thank you!
Oil pressure should be pegged when cold at all rpm’s, once hot it will drop at idle.
how much did you get it? I'm going to pick up one as well but an 80s 928 Manual. Are they worth it?
We’ll do a video on costs soon and I’ll explain everything. I want to get it fixed up first. Yes, they’re worth it in my opinion. Great cars.
Wow. Rather nice video, although the audio while you were driving was 'less than optimal'.
#1 - VERY CRITICAL!!!! If you don't have records of when it was last done, get the timing belt, water pump and all the related stuff done IMMEDIATELY.
#2 - These cars are fairly easy to work on. They are unique, and have a zillion 'pitfalls' and 'gotchas' when you work on them, but the information, techniques and excellent write ups & "How-Tos" are readily available. The RennList forums are an indispensable resource.
Many folks have learned how to fix their own rather than risk having some 'Porsche specialist' who doesn't know anything about the 928 screw it up. Parts are readily available, although quality parts aren't cheap and cheap parts aren't quality.
#3 - Electrical stuff is always popping up. They were 'state of the art' when new, and that means all sorts of interesting electrical issues.
Tach is likely bad connectors at the instrument cluster. Hatch release could be a few different things (Do your interior lights come on when the door opens? The hatch release is tied into the door switches, so you have to have a door open for it to operate.)
#4 - The 84-86 Euro is commonly called the "S2". It was only officially called that in the UK, but it's the same car, and different from the early Euro S (80-83) and the US S. Considered by most to be the best 16 valve motor (officially rated at 310hp, but likely produces in the 320-330 range).
It's a fairly rare variant in the US. I've had mine for nearly 10 years.
Outstanding post! Thank you so much! More coming!
Congratulations…..great choice but could be expensive?
Thanks! And yes! Most likely! Is that a reason not to do it though?
I think the transport company owes you a new complete paint job!
I’m genuinely not sure. It’s all a question of making me whole. If it matches then we are good. If not then…
Get the code from ebay. Just need the serial number from the radio
Could do although I think I want a new radio. I like the look of the Blaupunkt Bremen. Period looks but Bluetooth.
Oh man. 928 love the car. - hold on to your wallet. The mechanics are gonna love this purchase chasing the electrical gremlins best of luck to you on this one.
I know! Lol! Hey ho. Life is for living, right?
Awesome.
Thanks!
You're a glutton for punishment, Jay. This should be interesting. Will the shipper pay for the front end repair? I would insist on it. I'll be very interested to see if the clear coat can be repaired short of a respray as I also have a couple of clear coat blemishes on my 911 door. Would rather not have to repaint the whole door if I can avoid it. Good luck on this project! -Tom
Indeed I am, Tom! They had better pay because it wan’t my fault!
I have the exact same car
Sounds like a bad heel bearing droning in the background
Wow, nice
Thanks!
Unfortunately Porsche has ended the support for the 928. The accountants have taken over from the engineers.
Not the end of the world. Plenty of independents support it!
@@JAYREAD I know. I am just finding out about it with my S4. :-)
@@poppenspieler nice!
The rear sun visor is for your neck not face
Oh! I see!
is the transport company going to pay for the damage? they should, id make them an offer they cant refuse otherwise.
We will see. They are making positive overtures but they have to deliver or else we go to court!
@@JAYREAD congrats on the 928 though! everything is fixable and it looks like she's got good bones. Many miles of smiles to you!
@@ThatCaymanGuy Cheers Dave!
What about calling the new motor “Butch” 😅
BURT REYNOLDS!
@@JAYREAD I was thinking more of the line in The Lumberjack skit where she says “ and I thought you were so Butch” 😉
Not my cup of tea. But congratulations!
Thanks!
Wonderful cars welcome to the fold. looks like you have a good example. I have two manuals congrats on the purchase. Get on Rennlist 928 Forum . Get the workshop manuals . AT Transmissions need to be checked. Paint is lacquer based from the factory. if you have no history of Timing belts tensioner and water pump change plan to get that done . can be done with help but can turn into a while you are in there. Clean all the ground points on the car. Check fuel lines and for Power steering leaks to protect from a potential fire.
Cheers Charles! Keep the advice coming! I need it!
I have exact carbon copy of this, except mine have 5 speed manual on it. Chassis n:o ending 0270
For rear wheels, i have 21mm spacers from factory as optional extra.
When you get the cambelt chanced (asap), send the MAF (mass air flow sensor) to serviced to jdsporsche. Info for parts and must_do_things you find in Rennlist webside.
I bet the spacers make quite a difference. The wheel look a bit lost in the arches. I don’t like the manholes either. Yes, getting the TB and the WP done asap. Why send the MAF out? Thanks for the advice!
@@JAYREAD that MAF has 0,07mm platinum wire inside, that in time wears, and phase out of adjust. It is crucial to LH-Jetronic to have right info from MAF.
I, my self love those Fuchs made seven slots (also known as manhole covers). Hate generic 5 spokes on these.
If you put lower profile and wider tires, it ruins the ride quality. ( I had 18" turbo twist on one summer)
@@xZeiZeix THANK YOU! I was hoping that you would reply! Yes, I’m not going to put 18s on it. I just think the manhole covers are a bit boring, Just my opinion - we are not all the same!
@@JAYREAD great that yours hadn't been modified to US spec with those awful side markers and chrome ring headlights
@@xZeiZeix I disagree ..mine have the 18 " with the right offset and the ride is vasty superior ..no comparison whatsoever ..anyway ..different folks ..different strokes ..