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Hi there.

I am just about to take the plunge and buy a 928s2, but i have a couple of questions:
Is the driving experience of a late 86s2 much different from an s4 (automatic in both cases)

The timing belt has been on the car since 1999 but has only done 5000miles to date, Should it be replaced right away?

Thank you for your thoughts.

Martin.

The belt needs changing straight away, get some fresh coolant in as well.

Some of the last s2's have s4 (4 pot) brakes, these are very powerful, it seems they use different hubs etc to the s2 as well.

Is the car you are looking at dark blue?

Mike got his S2 back today, fancy a go? I could bring the S4 round and you can see what you want. George Morrison just done the belt on Mikes S2, but he has still to get the bill. My bill for my belt was about £450? but other things were done at the same time so I can't remember exactly. We could always have a TIPEC meeting in Ayrshire. Charles Gray does his own belt and has all the equipment if you fancy getting your hands dirty ( under supervision ) as this will keep costs down. Phone me if you want me to come over tomorrow?

Hi MARTIN

The last of the S2`s (85/86 year) are the best imho..i own one..lol

The have ALL the S4 suspension and brakes (4 pot brembos all round) and the 310 hp engine...

The 16 valve engine is more "revvy" than the S4 engine which is more "torquey" ...

I have driven both and would take an 86 16 valve S2 over an 87 S4 any day of the week... but try both and see what you think....

The cam belt AND water pump AND tensioner should be replaced YESTERDAY.....

The general advice is 4 years is a maximum until its changed and mileage doesnt matter...i am not even sure you should drive it home unless its been driven at least a few hundred miles recently....

The belt/pump/ tensioner job should cost you between £400 and £600 at an independant..or around £2000 at an OPC LOL....

Make sure whoever does it KNOWS 928s ...This is NOT a job for your local garage

OH and the aircon NEVER EVER just needs recharging lol

Now for my famous saying...when I go out to my 928 every morning (daily driver) and that HUGE V8 rumbles into life it puts a smile on my face that lasts all day...

All the best Brett

Many thanks Brett, mark and lee for your information. Its not a blue one mark.
Martin