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Replying to: ally0721 (Sep 25, 2006 2:29 pm) I would have your car checked. |
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 15, 2004 1:45 pm) I have recently traded an ultralight airplane for a 74-911, and a 81-928. I don't know a thing about porsches, but i thought it would be cool to learn abou them. My first problem (and hopefully the last). On my 928, when i start the car, it will start, then the RPM's decrease until it dies (usually in the course of 3-4 seconds) after doing this a few times, it will finely run, but rough. The idle is really low. after about 1 min of rough idleing, it will idle perfectly. Then when i go to rev it up, it will bog down. If i slowly get into it, it will rev up to about 3000 rpm, then start to spudder. The exhaust smells really rich. I replaced the fuel accumulator (because it leakes) and i replaced the spark plugs (because it was cheap to do). I ran injector cleaner through the system, and it seemed to help, but not that much at all. I didn't know whether to replace the oxygen censor (which i couldn't find on the car) or really where to start. I guess i need some guidence. Thanks 
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Replying to: trkykllr07 (Nov 19, 2006 12:57 pm) Here's some leads: http://www.928intl.com/ http://www.928gt.com/ Not too many Porsche shops work on the 928, so your 911 mechanic may not know anything about them (even if he thinks he does), and he may not care to work on them. Main weak points on the early 928s are timing belt, clutches and water pumps. You might disconnect the catalytic converter for a test and see how it runs. it's an easy disconnect on that car and a shop could put in a test pipe. I ran mine for a long time like that in fact. |
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Buyers Beware at Stevenson Imports in Littleton, Colorado. I was purchasing a 98 porsche 911 from them. Agreed to a price and made the price subject to a prepurchase inspection. The deal was done and I wasted an entire evening searching for the mechanic to do the inspection. Called back the next morning to schedule the inspection and they told me they sold the car even though they had made a verbal contract with me. They are not to be trusted. In calling the owner of the dealership, they pretty much told me I was out of luck. Stay away if you know what is good for you. |
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Am looking for as much info on 1982 911/930 turbo production. Realize the embargo on this car was from 1980-1986 to the US. Would like to know how many of them were produced, and the pros and cons of this particular model yr. Any info on it would be appreciated... Stormyraine thanking you in advance.
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Replying to: stormyraine (Oct 26, 2007 9:21 am) These are fast cars, a bit crude to drive, but wayyyy fun. You have to be careful, as the turbo boost comes on RIGHT NOW RIGHT HERE, so if you punch it with the car unsettled, you are definitely going into the weeds. The joke was that these cars got rid of more drug dealers than the cops did. The US legal cars are probably worth more but demand is high right now. Mostly you have to watch out for cars that have been flogged or butchered by meatheads who don't know how to work on them. This is not a comfort car, it's a wild ride and you have to be brave to drive it at the limits. It's still seriously fast by modern standards. Modern Porsche turbos are far more tractable and easy to drive.
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 26, 2007 10:02 am)
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Replying to: stormyraine (Oct 26, 2007 10:59 am) Yep they are a ferocious car. Now don't get too frisky! Some people prefer the later models with the 5-speed (you have a 4-speed) but given all that power, it hardly matters. Aside from the turbo lag, you have to be careful on this car not to lift off in a hard fast turn...but you know that.
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 26, 2007 2:51 pm) Yepp..it is a 4-speed with power,and one that would be very unforgiving of a fool. You guessed right! I was frisky, and enjoyed the moments on a straight-away highway. Got the moment over with and have learned to be more respectful. My mechanic tends to care a great deal about me, ripped me a new B-hind. He probably saved me from myself, and stupidity. A lesson well learned. Thanks again.
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Replying to: stormyraine (Oct 26, 2007 3:45 pm) I find the early 930s a tad intimidating. My rule is to do nothing entirely radical with either the gas pedal or the brakes unless the car is in a straight line. |
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