New forum member Old 928s many woes and lots of parts

kenthepipe · **Posted:** Fri Jun 01, 2012 2:42 pm

jezzyjet wrote:

kenthepipe wrote:

Are,nt the fuses in an 83 the ceramic type, they are in mine, 80 MY, which I recently refurbed the board.., cleaned etc with new ceramics with no problems .
The only problems you get with ceramic fuses is the fact that people neglect them, Iv,e never had any issues in twenty one years !
I stand to be corrected ?

Hi ,You are right about the fuses, Where do you get yours?? Jez

..., get my stuff from Vehicle Wiring Products, I,ve included a link for you :wink:

http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/V ... hp#ceramic

Ken

jezzyjet · **Posted:** Fri Jun 01, 2012 9:35 pm

Nice link ken, I found some on ebay 100 for just under a fiver posted ,but the only ones I could find on ebay were

5, 8, 16, 25 amp.

I had a look in my workshop manuals for the different ratings required but they are on disc in pdf format so its a long winded exersise to find anything and so I found nothing! I cant get to my car at the moment so have you any idea what others I might need Many thanks Jez

Llewelyn · **Posted:** Sat Jun 02, 2012 12:11 am

Stop posting about it and get in that passenger footwell with some emery cloth!!

(and a camera!)

:albino:

And let's have a look at your findings

kenthepipe · **Posted:** Sat Jun 02, 2012 4:16 pm

jezzyjet wrote:

Nice link ken, I found some on ebay 100 for just under a fiver posted ,but the only ones I could find on ebay were

5, 8, 16, 25 amp.

I had a look in my workshop manuals for the different ratings required but they are on disc in pdf format so its a long winded exersise to find anything and so I found nothing! I cant get to my car at the moment so have you any idea what others I might need Many thanks Jez

Hi Jez, I replaced all mine with (18@ 8amp WHITE ) (9@ 16amp RED) (5@ 25 amp BLUE)
And before I did I cleaned every fuse board contact with my Dremel with a fine BRASS wire wheel, ( DON,T FORGET TO UNHOOK THE BATTERY :wink:

)
The fuses I bought from V W P were very good quality.

BTW.., all fuse ratings are listed in the driver handbook for individual years

Ken

jezzyjet · **Posted:** Sat Jun 16, 2012 10:02 pm

Just an up-date ,

Played around with the electrics today for about 3 hours changed all the fuses and cleaned the connections ,Cleaned and re-fixed the ground wires above the fuse box "Bingo" most things are working now! Even got the sunroof going better than ever, One thing that seems to be puzzleing me is that all the lights are working except on dipped ,high-beem is ok,Any ideas?

Also I have cleaned the earths above the fuse box (5no), The ones by the air-con rad (3no) and the battery strap ,can anyone tell me where any others might be?

List of next electrical jobs

Interior lights dont come on when doors open
Rear wiper stopped working
Drivers window motor change
oil pressure needle hits the max on ignition and stays there

I have attached a few pics of my baby! Jezzy

Llewelyn · **Posted:** Wed Jun 20, 2012 5:16 pm

Great news!!

She looks pretty tidy on the photos too!

Keep us posted!

jezzyjet · **Posted:** Wed Jun 20, 2012 8:55 pm

Llewelyn wrote:

Great news!!

She looks pretty tidy on the photos too!

Keep us posted!

It is a tidy car, bodywork wise I would be suprised to find a 30 year old car that is as dent free as this one not a ripple or dink

anywhere ,a major reason I want to save her. A bit more good news is that I have found someone to roll me a couple of new galvanized sills , and the best bit is they only want a "drink" £20-£30 Top result!! just got to make a template.

Will keep you upto date Regards Jez

jezzyjet · **Posted:** Tue Jun 26, 2012 8:53 pm

Hi all
Latest update,,Spent a few hours on the electrics on Sunday and..

Rear wiper ...sorted
Internal lights ..sorted
Kick down switch ..sorted
Drivers Window motor ..sorted

Plus a few other bits and pieces, Now just building up my confidence to tackle the cam belt!!!

Porker928 · **Posted:** Thu Jun 28, 2012 10:43 pm

Been to see Jezza and his 928 today and he's a top bloke dedicated to getting 'once healthy' 928 back on the road. :bounce:

He hasn't done himself any favours leaving outside for all that time but he's already identified the small corroded areas in the rear chassis and is planning to repair and even cut-out and replace some (sill's etc.) , although I don't envy his task. :shock:

- Just shows how dedicated he is.

And I hope seeing my 928 example has inspired him even more.

Our cars did look similar, paint colour, wheels, red calipers etc. although mine was a bit shiny'er. :albino:

Good luck!

jezzyjet · **Posted:** Thu Jun 28, 2012 11:36 pm

Hi Ben

Thanks for coming down and for the encouragement! Top man ,,I will keep you informed of my progress and when I get my car up-to scratch I will get in touch and come and see you , The "twins" would look good parked up together but I doubt I will ever be able to clean up my bonnet hinges to match yours lol ,Without a doubt I would think barring a near 30 year old 928 kept in bubble wrap since new you must have one of the best examples in the country!! Lucky man

Talk soon Jezzy

Lee 944 · **Posted:** Sat Jun 30, 2012 1:45 pm

Please keep pictures like Ben does. Besides making me happy looking at them, they do help when explaining what you've done/need.

jezzyjet · **Posted:** Mon Jul 02, 2012 9:10 pm

Lee 944 wrote:

Please keep pictures like Ben does. Besides making me happy looking at them, they do help when explaining what you've done/need.

Hi Lee , I will try to find my camera ! Lost around the house somewhere as usual

Jezzy

jezzyjet · **Posted:** Sun Jul 08, 2012 4:07 pm

Hi Guys

Latest update

Had a good couple of days on the car Jobs as follows

Intensive wash system replaced motor got it squirting on windscreen !
Replaced lights relay ,Have now got main beam Happy days!
Sorted sunroof alignment and unblocked sunroof drains ,No leaks!
Fitted refurbished headliner and re-covered sunroof sliding door.
Changed n/s front headlight ,cleaned contacts.
Made template for new sills to be rolled
Fitted refurbished drivers door interior light switch ,

All the electrics are just about sorted now ,Just a few issues with water getting in around the rear hatch area to sort out need to seal trim at top of glass and I have a feeling water is getting in round the rear wiper assembly ,Still trying to locate parts for the timing belt tensioner rebuild so the water pump and belt will be the next big job , But starting to get on top of things and not as bad as I thought things might be initially

Jezzy

kenthepipe · **Posted:** Sun Jul 08, 2012 4:55 pm

You seem to be doing very well.., onward and upward as they say !
Good luck :wink:

Ken

stag estate man · **Posted:** Sun Jul 08, 2012 5:58 pm

Good on you Jezz
Its so satisfying fixing electrics on a 928 especially when it costs next to nothing

,Keep up the good work
Cheers Grahame

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