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Hi everyone - just purchased a 1988 928 S4 auto. Had one years ago (1989, loads of problems) and a LHD 1995 GTS (fantastic car). Very happy to be returning to the fold.

I have an ever-growing list of questions and would be grateful for any responses to the following:

1. My car only has lap belts in the back, which is raising some tricky questions about booster seats / cushions, the legal position and what I can do to accommodate my 5- and 7-year olds. I have heard rumours that three point belts can be retro-fitted (I believe they were an option in 1988?) but apparently this would involve cutting holes in trim etc which I'm not that keen about.

2. Who is a good 928 specialist in Surrey / Hampshire?

TIA
Greg

Welcome back! Paging Brett...

Hi and well done on a fantastic car, great value for money now. Don't know about Hampshire but Mr 'Anderson' has always been regarded has the man to see about anything 928 related .
http://www.nixsoft-consulting.co.uk/928 ... index.html If he hasn't got the parts no one has.

Isn't he referred to as Dr A in 928 circles. A magic touch according to the 928.org email list

Firstly Hi & Welcome
I gather Northways have done some work on 928s I know they did some work on Chris Kenwards & he'd be the first to admit he's a picky bugger!

wheres brett when you need him ?

Hi Greg

Ok ...to answer your questions....

1. The holes are already there for the three points so they can be retro fitted...you just need a set of 3 points...

Try this >>>> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PORSCHE-928-S4-RE ... dZViewItem

£55 for a pair with no bids....

2. If not ring Paul Anderson as he has bound to have a spare set for sale and he will do any other work you wish.....

Any other questions...just ask

All the best Brett

Fantastic ebay link, thanks! Not sure how I missed that when searching for "928" on there earlier ;->

Is there any sort of documentation for fitting the 3-point belts? The dealer seemed a little unsure as to whether or not the 3-points could be fitted, and thought that some cutting might be necessary.... But when I saw a GT, I thought it looked like the belts came in between the seat and the side of the car...

Oil pressure seemed a little low as well - just below 2 when hot - but then again the car needed a 12-month service so perhaps will perk up a bit once that is done. It was previously owned by Jonathon Pickering, and before that Mark Vaughan, if I remember correctly. Seemed to have been well looked after.

I'm sure I will have plenty more questions once I pick the car up, hopefully any day now.

Thanks for all the replies so far folks!

Hi Greg

By the way the reason everyone was waiting for me to answer was that I used to be the PCGB`s 928 moderator...before they kicked me out for being an awkward sod lol

So I generally know the answer to most 928 questions....if not I can usually find out the answers...etc...

On Ebay you NEED to search for >>> Porsche 928 <<< it gives better results...

Your oil pressure is too LOW !

It should be at LEAST 3 at tickover , preferably 4 and as soon as you bring it off idle it should INSTANTLY go to 5+

Check the oil level on a level surface.....when engine cold...it should be between the 2 marks on the dipstick and preferably on the TOP mark......the difference between the 2 marks is around 1.5 ltrs, which is a lot! Low on stick = low pressure at idle...use FULL synthetic oil, a lot use MOBIL RALLY 1 but any full synthetic will do...

Next....Manuals for your seat belt fixing....

Go here and scroll down the page and download the 928 manuals >>> http://www.cannell.co.uk/Manuals.htm

They are not great as in pdf format, but are free and usable

Phew think thats it for time being...any more just ask

Also..if you have not picked the 928 up yet...make sure you check the oil level BEFORE you drive it, or take some with you, you DO NOT want to drive a 928 with low oil pressure, if you want to keep your crank/bearings etc in one piece lol

All the best Brett

Wow, I am impressed.

Ok then - here's another:

I read an article on how you're only supposed to used a specific Porsche tool for undoing / tightening the wheel bolts. And that you're supposed to use some kind of lubricant with the wheel bolts (I assume to enable them to be torqued correctly).

Does anyone actually follow those instructions? I bet even someone like Micheldever Tyres don't have a special tool for aluminium Porsche wheel bolts....?

Hi

Lolll , actually I do hehe...but I used to be a Race mechanic so its not common to have one, although the GOOD tyre places should have them...

Mine isn't the Porsche tool but a Snap-On one...basically its a socket with soft outer so if it slips off you don't damage the ally wheel

I usually put a small smear of "Copper Slip" on mine but its not really needed, you can buy a small tube in any motorshop...and useful for shims on brakes and backs of pads etc...its not for Torque, its for stopping the bolts seizing by the way, in case its years before you take wheels off again...and makes them easier to remove...

All the best Brett

PS

Oil pressure was 5 when cold, and 5 when driving... just sank at hot idle.... So I didn't notice until after the test drive...

:-/

Greg

If your wheels are in better nick than mine then a plastic sleeved socket will stop scratching the wheels. The nuts do need torquing, assuming the same as a 944 it's 93ft/lbs,they need lubricating & it's shown in the manual & handbook, it's a mere smidge of HMP grease. Personally I just use copa-slip on the threads & the face of the alloy to the hub. I've never had a wheel fall off yet!

Thanks guys.

I can't download the manual; it keeps hanging intermittently.
Will try again tomorrow perhaps.

Greg

Hi Greg

Thats usually LOW oil, so as I said so check the dipstick....particularly before you drive ANY long distance...

All the best Brett