928 Periodic Inspection checklist by Dave Chamberland

M. Requin · 10-11-2009, 08:58 AM

Dave Chamberland (aka Worf) did one of the Tech Sessions at Frenzy 13 on inspecting a 928 (pre-, post- routine) which I found very helpful. We all got a handout of the basic checklist, and the manual he produced - 41 pages with excellent illustrations! - is now available for download (see link in the FRENZY 13 thread, post #213). This should be in everyone's tech file. It is professionally done and thorough, and a great reference work. Many thanks, Dave!

WallyP · 10-11-2009, 10:04 AM

In my opinion, David is one of the top ten 928 techs...

Herman K · 10-11-2009, 10:12 AM

My compliments to Dave Chamberland and all who contributed. Following this documents guidelines will certainly extend the life cycle of a lot of the cars for me it assist in bring order my regular maintenance schedule and as most of us know that participate regular on RL preventive maintenance is the key to maximize your enjoyment from these cars.

I tip my hat thank you gentlemen

dprantl · 10-11-2009, 10:25 AM

Links are good...

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...7-post213.html

Dan
'91 928GT S/C

475hp/460lb.ft

Tampa 928s · 10-11-2009, 11:03 AM

Is this link broken?

Temekun · 10-11-2009, 11:15 AM

Thanks Dave. This is something I've been casually doing as "remedial deferred maintenance" from the last couple of owners just let it deteriorate.

PorKen · 10-11-2009, 01:12 PM

Very nice. That's a lot of work.

Note that on page 31, it says that flexplate issues are unique to '87-up automatics. The circlip and shims were deleted in '85, so '85-'86 are vulnerable, too. Any automatic '78-'84 should be checked, if the torque tube has ever been disconnected.

worf928 · 10-11-2009, 01:45 PM

Folks, thanks for the kind words.

The write-up was a rush job so, there'll be plenty of mistakes for yaw'll to find.

Wally - you probably jinxed me. Something in the garage is going to blow up now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PorKen

Note that on page 31, it says that flexplate issues are unique to '87-up automatics. The circlip and shims were deleted in '85, so '85-'86 are vulnerable, too. Any automatic '78-'84 should be checked, if the torque tube has ever been disconnected.

I don't mind making that correction (despite the fact that I really don't want folks to think they can use every bit of that write-up for pre-87s.) But, in the interests of not creating another bug as a result of a bug-fix...

Are we (the Royal Rennlist We) sure about the circlip deletion post-84? Didn't I see some folks say that they'd found them on S3s and some that hadn't?

PorKen · 10-11-2009, 01:52 PM

Just white-out the word 'unique'.

Landseer · 10-11-2009, 02:22 PM

Great write-up and tech session. Thanks!

My 85 and 86 do not have circlips, nor shafts to allow them. They are cars with few owners, 70K miles or so, and appear to have orignal setups and not opened up before, based on wax coatings and the like.

The late 84 auto I have doesn't have circlips either. But its because somebody left them off. The shaft is able to accept circlips on that car.

Bertranddaoust · 10-11-2009, 04:59 PM

Very nice job M. Chamberland.

Great description and pictures.

Very very helpfull.
41 pages and hours of fun in front of me!

Many thanks David.

Tails · 10-12-2009, 03:24 AM

Dave,
Excellent write up and will assist me in my yearly inspection and service .

The Inspection table will be invaluable for record keeping from year to year

Thanks and regards,
Tails 1990 928S4 auto

Andy Evangelidis · 10-13-2009, 06:39 AM

Dave,

Damn good job man!

StratfordShark · 10-13-2009, 07:14 AM

Thanks Dave for great piece of work. learnt a lot just reading it, let alone trying out some of the inspection tips which are new to me.

Mike Frye · 10-13-2009, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WallyP

In my opinion, David is one of the top ten 928 techs...

High praise there Worf!

I for one would like to know who else made Wally's top 10 list. I'm sure we all probably know a few of them but come on Wally, let's see the list!

10-11-2009, 08:58 AM	#1
M. Requin Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central Virginia Posts: 779	928 Periodic Inspection checklist by Dave Chamberland Dave Chamberland (aka Worf) did one of the Tech Sessions at Frenzy 13 on inspecting a 928 (pre-, post- routine) which I found very helpful. We all got a handout of the basic checklist, and the manual he produced - 41 pages with excellent illustrations! - is now available for download (see link in the FRENZY 13 thread, post #213). This should be in everyone's tech file. It is professionally done and thorough, and a great reference work. Many thanks, Dave! __________________ Martin 928S3 - 86.5 Black A/T LSD 91 Jaguar XJ40 Sovereign gone, wife can have 5 horses but I only get one car... '02 Ford F350 V10 (horse hauler) '06 Civic (wife's) John Deere 5300 4 Thoroughbreds - nope, update May '09 5 Thoroughbreds... 1st Law of Thermodynamics: "You can't win, you can only break even." 2nd Law of Thermodynamics: "You can only break even at absolute zero." 3d Law of Thermodynamics: "You cannot reach absolute zero."

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Temekun Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 103	Thanks Dave. This is something I've been casually doing as "remedial deferred maintenance" from the last couple of owners just let it deteriorate. __________________ Tim 86 928S Visit Fog Motorsports on Facebook <---Approaching Turn 5 at Road America

10-11-2009, 01:12 PM	#7
PorKen Inventor Rennlist Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 6,209	Very nice. That's a lot of work. Note that on page 31, it says that flexplate issues are unique to '87-up automatics. The circlip and shims were deleted in '85, so '85-'86 are vulnerable, too. Any automatic '78-'84 should be checked, if the torque tube has ever been disconnected. __________________ 1985 928 S³....irisblaumetallic blau...... » sport seats, 5-speed » 3200#\|300hp/tqrwsae 1986 928 S³·5 grandprixweiß weinrot » full leather, lsd auto

10-11-2009, 02:22 PM	#10
Landseer Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Richmond Posts: 3,101	Great write-up and tech session. Thanks! My 85 and 86 do not have circlips, nor shafts to allow them. They are cars with few owners, 70K miles or so, and appear to have orignal setups and not opened up before, based on wax coatings and the like. The late 84 auto I have doesn't have circlips either. But its because somebody left them off. The shaft is able to accept circlips on that car. __________________ 85 928 Auto, factory spoiler delete, 87FPR + Porkchip!! 86 928 Auto 84 928 Auto, crazy-quick with the 89 auto gearing 84 928 5-speed

10-11-2009, 10:04 AM	#2
WallyP Rennlist Member Rennlist Site Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 3,652	In my opinion, David is one of the top ten 928 techs... __________________ Wally Plumley 928 SPECIALISTS ONLINE STORE 30,000+ Parts Online! Search for 928 Parts by Your Model Type! 928 OC Charter Member

10-11-2009, 10:12 AM	#3
Herman K User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 403	My compliments to Dave Chamberland and all who contributed. Following this documents guidelines will certainly extend the life cycle of a lot of the cars for me it assist in bring order my regular maintenance schedule and as most of us know that participate regular on RL preventive maintenance is the key to maximize your enjoyment from these cars. I tip my hat thank you gentlemen

10-11-2009, 10:25 AM	#4
dprantl Super User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,191	Links are good... http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...7-post213.html Dan '91 928GT S/C 475hp/460lb.ft

10-11-2009, 01:52 PM	#9
PorKen Inventor Rennlist Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 6,209	Just white-out the word 'unique'.

10-11-2009, 04:59 PM	#11
Bertranddaoust Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gatineau, Québec, Canada Posts: 408	Very nice job M. Chamberland. Great description and pictures. Very very helpfull. 41 pages and hours of fun in front of me! Many thanks David. __________________ Bertrand Cobalt Blue 1991 S4

10-12-2009, 03:24 AM	#12
Tails User Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 548	Dave, Excellent write up and will assist me in my yearly inspection and service . The Inspection table will be invaluable for record keeping from year to year Thanks and regards, Tails 1990 928S4 auto

10-13-2009, 06:39 AM	#13
Andy Evangelidis Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Montreal,Canada Posts: 101	Dave, Damn good job man! __________________ 1991 928S4 Horizon Blue/Cobalt Coming soon: Cayenne GTS Member 928OC PCA-Rennsport Region

10-13-2009, 07:14 AM	#14
StratfordShark Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stratford-upon-Avon Posts: 1,096	Thanks Dave for great piece of work. learnt a lot just reading it, let alone trying out some of the inspection tips which are new to me. __________________ 1991 S4 Auto Amazon Green