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In the 924/944/968 area I started a thread with the same sentiment a while ago, which has been quite popular and helped give people a place to post updates of what they have done to or with their Porsche recently. Especially useful when a member might be thinking "I can't mention that, its too minor" in its own thread.

So people, lets get some activity in this thread where you can mention what you have been up to with your 928. Don't be shy.

Just to get the ball rolling..

I have owned an 86 928 S2 for the last 5 or 6 years now, unfortunately I have not had the time or inclination to enjoy her, partly because it had a couple of issues which were detracting from my enjoyment of her.. Mainly the front bumper having some crazing in the paint, the door rub strips looking poor, and the general paint condiiton.

However, other than that, she has remained well maintained, serviced and MOT'ed every year, and generally looked after.

So in the last few days, I have had a new battery fitted and made steps to arrange rectification of the paintwork.

Any of you guys got spare side strips for an S2 or perhaps even an S4? If so, get in touch! I think I would rather find some good ones to have repainted, rather than the original ones which are looking very tired and deformed.

I also have a very early 928 4.5 which a customer abandoned here a few years ago, so I might apply for the log book, drag it out of the compound in the next few days, throw it through an auction and buy it off myself to establish the market value should the owner ever turn up again, and she will be broken up for spare parts. So if anyone needs something from an early car, let me know.

Now it's your guys turn!

Off home tonight to remove the relays on top of my abs unit for testing.

It's raining but at least I get to hide in the wheel well while I do it.

Hi
I have owned my 87 s4 manual for over a year now and have just completed the second full service on her . i have done around 6000 miles in her now and use her everyday the mileage is now 79.000 and she goes like the clappers, the only major problem i have had is a leaky rack which i had rebuilt for £270.00 so no more than your average eurobox , Its a great car and i am glad i bought it as i was rather put off over the years by reading electrical gremlin stories Mine had a few when i bought her but they were sorted out easily by me and i am no auto electrician.
Here,s to many more years of thrilling motoring
cheers Grahame

Every Porsche model has an Achilles heel, the Boxster and 996 has people talking of engine issues, the 944 has the famous DME relay and balance belts, then there is the 911 which has rust around headlights and top end rebuilds and the 928 S4 can suffer electrical issues with the tyre pressure monitoring, hot wire maf, LH ECU and a few other bits.

In reality, they are all just common traits which on an otherwise very reliable car are the only thing to complain about, so if you see someone having problems, it will probably be one of these.. However, in reality, no one ever posts "Had no problems this year" otherwise the forums would be full of people posting the same "had no problems" threads.

We see just a few Boxsters every year with engine issues, a few 944's needing a DME relay and only the occasional 928 with a problem with the ECU, MAF or other so called common problems, which maybe should be refered to as "most likely problem in an otherwise reliable car"

Didnt do anything to my 928 S2 today.. But not really had to do much to it for about 6 years.. It has been neglected, but I know if I went to it there would be no problems starting it or even going for a long journey in it (other than it looking like it needs a bit of love)

Hi guys

Only a small job but it was needed.Fitted two new bonnet struts! £20.00 inc postage with two year guarantee from ebay!!! Happy days no more broom handle,,

Jezzy

Great thread idea Jon!

As it's new thread can't report anything today, but in past few weeks have:

- released flexplate pressure. Mine is a 91 S4 so would normally involve lowering exhaust to remove two rear bellhousing bolts (the cat prevents those bolts from being removed), but last time I did the job I shortened those bokts so it was a much quicker job. Was on stands so not enough room to pry flywheel and check endplay, but in spec last time and didn't move at all when I released clamp bolt (only done a few thousand miles since last release). Replaced clamp bolt with new one, and torqued to 10% over workshop manual spec as per Porsche recommendation.

- saw interesting thread on Rennlist about cleaning aircon evaporator. Access is by removing plastic cover at base of screen, and removing blower motor. You can check state of evaporator by peeling back rubber boot where motor is attached and shining torch in there. I was almost disappointed to see almost no lint/fluff/grunge on face of evaporator fins so abandoned idea. Aircon must get more constant use in USA where most rennlist threads originate! Photos of clogged evaporators there are horrifying.

- but in spirit of cleaning radiators, I used a new tool for first time which has various spacing nylon combs for cleaning between radiator fins. Used on main coolant radiator and works really well. I will try to remember to post photo when next back at home (work away in week)

Washed it - drove it - got it dirty... again

How did it go? Do you need a spare relay to confirm yours isn't working?

Got totally rained off.

The abs unit is constantly running so whichever one kills it when it's removed, that's the broke one. I'll then test it properly and replace it.

John of jdsporsche has said he has replacements readily available. Any idea what they should cost? Main relay is fine.

I should have started this a while back, since buying mine it's been keeping me busy with various little jobs. It's a great car, but the previous owner was clearly an idiot. Most of the work I've had has been fixing minor issues with the car, nearly all of which have been caused by idiocy or neglect:

1) Replaced front wiper motor linkage - driver's side pivot nut had seized and been broken off, and bodged back together (didn't notice this before buying it).
2) Fix the "tail light warning" problem - because the seller had fitted a 21/5W lamp instead of the correct one (melting the rear reflector in the process, leading to needing a replacement tail lamp lens)
3) Fix the reverse lights, which oddly had been fitted with a relay in the fuse board, where it should be a link (relay was for automatics only, according to the diagram I've read)
4) Replace the heater water flow valve, which leaked when 'closed'. Part from Mercedes was £17 instead of triple that price from Porsche.
5) Fix the ventilation system - air leaks on two actuator diaphragms (footwell and centre comb flap), fixed with a puncture repair kit from Tesco (99p!), now work fine. Took a fair bit of testing including a Mityvac that I purchased, but it's a piece of cake to test with that.
6) De-bodge some of the stereo wiring - the car's four speaker system had been inexplicably bodged with Pioneer stereo cabling being badly spliced into the door wiring plug for no reason as there's existing wiring (the pioneer stuff was run to where the booster amp is, so that led to the 'right' wiring anyway, idiot!), and even worse, the wiring from the head unit to the amp area had been replaced with phono leads and shielded cable which wasn't designed to take speaker current. OK, it took the best part of a day to do properly, but it now sounds infinitely better (as the power isn't be dissipated in the cabling), plus also makes refitting everything easy as there's not a bunch of wire and chocolate block connectors in there.
7) Fix the rear wiper - I was told it was the motor that had failed. Nothing of the sort, the rear pivots had seized. 20 minutes and some grease, job done.
8 ) Fix the mirrors. They didn't work at all at first (as fed off the reverse lamp fuse which was blown), and even after they just went side to side regardless of which direction you pushed the joystick. Replacing the (individual) wires in the right place on the switch, and voila! It all works as intended.
9) Change the plugs - they were well worn out. Much easier than expected, the only issue is "don't lean on the front wings!!!". A bargain at a couple of quid each.
10) Change the air filter - current one was from 2005, and I've seen some dirty ones in my time, but this was terrible - full of bugs and dirt.
11) Replace front pads, clean up the calipers. Front pads were worn unevenly (outsides worn lots, insides hardly at all), and for good reason - the pads were solid in the calipers on the inside. A bit of cleaning and clearancing on the new pads, a much better braking action.

So, in the 4 weeks I've owned it I've not driven it much as the broken front wiper was apparent the first weekend I had it, and I got sent a seized one by someone on eBay who refused to give me any money back as it "just needs some WD40". Hmmm.

Still to go (at the mo!):

Distributor Caps and Rotor arms - I cleaned them up when I got the car as they were manky as hell, but it was just a temporary bodge, I'd rather they were done.
Seat Electrics - rear motor on both doesn't work in one direction, so I suspect the switches need a going over (they did on my 944), easy enough, but means removing the seats for access.
Washers - the washer pipes have breaks in them where they go into the bonnet - they work (ish), but leak, so need fixing.
Cruise Control - I know it holds vacuum, and I fancy a challenge!
Speaker Cover - front driver's side one is missing the cover, so I need to hunt one down.

Then, I think I might actually drive the bloody thing!

Removed drivers door trim to replace the roller and rivet that runs on the end of the actuator arm ( could remove that trim blindfold now, still a PITA !).., did this fix a few years back by making a new roller on my lathe, after I was told by OPC you had to buy a complete actuator assembly . However they,re now available seperate !!

Ken

ABS issue sorted by removing and refitting the relay on top of the unit. Must have just been stuck shut.

Next job is the key hole surrounds. Going to give them a go this weekend.

New rear shocks, springs, spring perches, adjuster collars and adjuster nuts. Actually only halfway as just finished RHS.

Hi Adrian

Just out of interest, how long did the one side take you ?

All the best Brett