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[Rich9928p]

There is an excellent overview of the 928 here

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_928

[Randy V]

The 928 auto transmission is made by Mercedes Benz.

Here's a pretty good site with some general MB trans info, much of which is applicable to the auto transmission in our cars:


http://articles.mbz.org/transmission/

[Randy V]

Electrical gremlins? Clean your electrical ground points and service your electrical system!

Courtesy James Erdman/Wally Plumley:

http://members.rennlist.com/jerdmann...l.htm#anchor_2

Clean Your Ground Points:

[Randy V]

Pretty much everything you need to know about repairing the vacuum actuated climate control system on later model cars, courtesy John Pirtle:

http://members.rennlist.com/pirtle/svc_act.html

[Randy V]

Which light bulb (lamp) does your 928 use? The Sylvania lightbulb replacement guide:

http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...mentGuide/.htm

[Randy V]

From the Rennlist Administrator, John D. -

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[Randy V]

PREVENT THRUST BEARING FAILURE (TBF)!

TBF is a condition that occurs in later model 928s with auto transmissions. The cause is widely debated, but the result is a destroyed block, requiring engine replacement.

If you have never had your flexplate examined for preload, you would do well to review this information as well as these two write-ups and implement the procedure.

TBF Info - courtesy Capt. Earl Gilstrom

Measuring Crankshaft End Play - courtesy Tony Harkin

Checking Flexplate Preload - courtesy Richard Andrade & Dan Warner

A Nice Write-up by Bill Ball:

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...pictorial.html

[Randy V]

Upgrade Key Head to LED

Scroll down to the next DIY write-up:

http://p-car.com/diy/key/

Clarification from Bundy:

I used this source for the key mod: http://p-car.com/diy/key/, but I found
the polarity incorrect in the instructions (I submitted a correction a few
months back). Instead of "The short post goes to the battery, and the long
post gets wrapped securely around the copper pole." it should be "the LONG
post (always positive on LEDs) goes to the positive terminal on the
battery, and the SHORT post gets wrapped securely around the copper pole."
I found the end results were amazing though - very bright!

[SteveG]

928 Option Codes (under carpet in hatch)

018 Sport Steering Wheel w/ Elevated Hub
020 Speedo w/2 scales, KPH/MPH
026 Activated Charcoal Canister
027 Version for California
139 Seat Heating - Left
157 Oxygen Sensor and Catalyst
158 Radio “Monterey” – 86 “Reno”
195 Prepared for Cellular Phone
197 Higher Amperage Battery
219 Differential
220 Locking Differential
221 Porsche Locking Differential
249 Automatic Transmission
261 Passenger Side Mirror – Electric - Plain
286 High Intensity Windscreen Washer
298 Prepared for Unleaded Fuel, Manual Transmission
302 Type Designated on Rear End
331 AM/FM Cassette w/2 door speakers
340 Seat Heating – Right
341 Central Locking System
347 Platinum anodized Wheels
383 Sport – Seat Left
387 Sport Seat – Right
393 Forged Wheel 8J/9J x 16
395 Light Metal Wheels – Forged
400 Pressure Cast Wheels
401 Light Metal Wheels
406 50 Year Anniversary Car 1982
409 Sport Seats Left and Right Leather
410 Sport Seats Left Right Leatherette/Cloth
415 Wider Rear Track
418 Protective Moldings
423 Cassette Container and Coin Box
437 Comfort Seat Left
438 Comfort Seat Right
454 Automatic Speed Control
455 Wheel Locks
462 Sekuriflex Windshield
467 Driver Side Mirror, Convex
468 Graduated Tint Windshield, Green Side Glass
471 Sport Group 1
474 Sport Shock Absorbers.
481 5-Speed Manual Transmission
490 HiFi Sound System
494 Amplifier System
498 Without Rear Model Designation
513 Lumbar Support – Right Seat
528 Passenger Side Mirror Convex
533 Alarm System
537 Left Seat with Positrol and Lumbar
538 Right Seat with Positrol and Lumbar
553 Version for USA
563 Airbag Driver’s Side
567 Airbag Passenger’s Side
570 Windshield Green Gradual Tint
573 Air Conditioner
576 Without Rear Fog Light
586 Lumbar Support – Left Seat
593 Antilock Brake System
595 Rear Spoiler Painted to Match Body
637 Sport Gro7up “Club Sport”
639 928 GT
650 Sunroof
691 CD-Player “CD-1” with radio
692 Remote CD Changer (6-disc)
900 Tourist Delivery
981 All Leather Lining
C03 California Type Car

[Randy V]

Want to know if those new wheels (aka 'rims' to the neophytes) will fit? Read thru the Wheel Fitment and Offset thread:

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...d.php?t=270800

Wondering which wheels would look good on your 928? Scroll thru the Wheel Picture thread:

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...d.php?t=253898

More wheel tech:

http://members.rennlist.org/911pcars/WheelWts.html

Wheel/tire calculator:

http://www.s4play.com/Tire-Wheel%20C...Calculator.htm

[Randy V]

Add yourself to the 928 Owners world map:

http://www.frappr.com/porsche928ers

[heinrich]

Radiator Fittings

Do *not* over-tighten the fittings on your radiator. Those fittings are attached to an incredibly fragile aluminium oil cooler inside the black plastic end-tank, and will twist out to cause oil and water to mix inside the radiator. Losing a seep of coolant is a lot better than mixing oil and water. Also, always counter-hold with extreme caution.


Rear Hatch Motor Can Sever Fingers

The hatch motor is a dangerous thing if you let your fingers near it. It cycles on its own if it senses a ground signal. Also it will continue turning till it has completed its rotation (I think 360 degrees). If your finger gets in the way the motor is such high torque that it will injure you, possibly severely. Please be careful, it i easy to ground it out while working on it.

[Randy V]

Requesting CarFax Reports

Please do not post asking for folks to run a CarFax for you.

Rennlist supports the CarFax TOS (Terms of Service) which prohibit providing free reports to non-subscribers.

[Randy V]

John D. gets 928 religion. From an e-list posting dated Tue, 25 Mar 2003 20:47:18


Recollections of a "928 Experience"....

This will be challenging - let me give it a try. I still have "the grin" - so
let me try to translate that into words.

You look at it - and it is "there". Poised low, with an elongated hood, and
swept-back lines following thereafter, the outline says "drive me". So, you
take up the open invitation.

The door closes with a soft "thud", and you are in the "Zone". All is quiet,
the world melts away. Your thoughts of what you should be doing become
thoughts of what "is" - and what "is" surrounds you with perfection in
design and human engineering where "people" meet "Machine". The dash pod
looms close as you adjust it to your "zone". You adjust the seat, check the
pod, check the wheel - and look at what starts the beast. The key hangs
invitingly - beckoning your hand intervene.

You turn the key - and the "zone" throbs. Not the starkly rasping sound of a
flat-six, but rather - the dull throb of eight cylinders all beating to the
same rhythm - a calliope of machine, exhaust note - and the throbbing still
exists as a "grumble", not a "whine" that exists in other lesser
automobiles. Man has now truly "Met Machine". You are part of that "zone",
you are part of that "music" - and the "throbbing" continues.

Selecting first, the gear shifts into the gate. The clutch responds - silky
smooth to the touch - and your right foot presses gently. Anticipating your
needs - the "Machine" responds - the throbbing increases, the tone changes -
and you are still in the "zone". You are "the zone".

Second gear comes much as the first - but faster still. The throbbing changes
to match the rhythm of your pulse - faster, faster- until both the rhythm
and the throbbing feel like they will, or must - change. But neither give
away to the beat or the rhythm or the throbbing which transcends both man
and machine . Faster still, the "Machine" asks for more - and you acquiesce
to the needs of the machine - bringing into 3rd, your foot presses ever
gently again.

And "the Machine" doesn't respond, rather, it "anticipates". Surely - it
"knows". The headlights, sunk low into the fenders, can surely see. They
anticipate - and see where you want to place the "Machine" - and it takes
you there. You are "one", with this machine, as you don't "drive" it - you
enjoin it in your thoughts - and it responds. Steering is light to the touch
- and it responds. You imagine it around the corner - and it is there. You
believe that you are "one" with the "Machine" - and you are.

Pressing the brake pedal, as you slow both your heart and the throbbing of the
machine. And it is firm. It reassures you that the "Beast" can be reigned
in - slowing, stopping - but eager to do it all again. And it beckons you
to do so, The dull throbbing through your seat demands it be so. And again,
you respond to the "Machine".

Every time you are in the zone - you are the "Machine". And this Machine is
your 928 - where "Man Meets Machine"


John D.

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[Randy V]

PET online - select your model year:

http://www.porsche.com/usa/accessori...artscatalogue/