Yes, I Spent A Lot Of Money But It Was Worth It! Porsche 928 Revival - Part 7
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- Опубликовано: 3 мар 2023
- My Porsche 928 is back from the shop for its HUGE mechanical update and refresh and I am DYING to start using it! I am breathing fresh oxygen into this old car and giving it a chance at another 38 years of life.
You’ll remember in the video before last, I showed you all the parts that 928SRUS sent me (our series sponsor) and now it’s Matt’s change to tell us what he found when he stripped it back, all the surprises and all the challenges to fit the new parts. Have I now got a car I can rely on? How far away from that hallowed situation are we? Surely, please, no more expenditure?!
I suspect that we may be following bad rubber hoses all around this car for a while but I hope we’ve crested the peak. Let me show you what we did!
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I've just bought an eighty eight 928S4, 54500 genuine and documented miles. Mileage wise, it didn't need the cambelt tensioners and water pump done, but it was last changed in 2006! Straight to the specialist in Norwich to get changed for piece of mind. New bonnet struts next month. But I am gobsmacked as to all the attention it gets.
I think the problem with a lot of German cars is they can go 10-20 years without very little maintenance but that bill is only being deferred to the next owner.
In this case, I’m afraid, I AM the next owner! Lol!
As a Porsche owner I can concur - some models can get relatively cheap second hand but you are going to pay Porsche prices to maintain no way around that.
Best solution is regular maintaining little and often that way you avoid the big surprises but eventually you are going to fork out for some large maintenance repairs
Assuming you meant "with little maintenance" good point. However, that's with pretty much the case for any car.
When most cars get to this point, the car is disposed of. It's the few cars worth saving that get restored.
Often times, it's bedt practice to strip the car down completely, inspect everything, replace everything needed. It's just that most people aren't willing to put the time and money to do it, and that's perfectly understandable.
Same with most tough reliable vehicles. My 80series Land Cruiser and Subaru Legacy were both ran into the ground when I got them. They were rough through neglect/abuse but would have kept going for years with the wrong owners. I've seen Toyotas in 3rd world countries that are decades behind on basic service that'll go forever.
And I didn't defer the work on my car (not a Porsche) and after 10 years and over 100K miles, some very expensive work need to be. Unless it's a Lexus, most cars will need a lot of work after that amount of time and mileage. Thankfully, my interior is holding up great.The electro-mechanicals...hmmm...not so much...
Very cool! I love seeing the road to restoration of such classic cars!
To me, part of the fun is coming up with the game plan!
The 928 is coming together nicely!! I hope you had a blast at Amelia Island. Waiting impatiently for the video.
Thank you! Amelia Island is something else! I got LOTS of great content. It’s coming! Road test video of the 928 next though! The journey to Amelia Island.
@@JAYREAD awesome! I’ve been to the show twice. One of my favorite events.
@@tjautocross My first time. Definitely not my last! Car heaven!
What an absolutely awesome shop. Such a cool variety and nice people.
Great video, again. I love guys like Matt. You can clearly see his enthusiasm, witch is always nice when someone is working on your car 😃
100%. He’s a solid bloke. Gifted mechanic.
Loved this video. 928 is looking really great!
Thanks a lot, Robert!
Cheers Jay !!🍻!! Very happy to see the 928 get's pampered bit by bit😀 looking for foward to the testdrive experience 😎
Cheers! Next video!
Actually the 16V motors are not interference engines,so a broken belt is not a terrible issue. The later 32v motors are all interference engines so the belt is a big issue.
No, the 928 S with the 4.7 L engine from 1980 is already an interfering engine, only the 4.5 "Ur-Modell" not...
Great video. I admire your patience shown by not just jumping in the 928 and taking it for a run before talking to Matt and touring his shop. Not sure I could have done the same.
Thanks Reggie!
Super interesting cars there.
Fantastic that you've got the car to a safe and reliable base level were you can start trusting and enjoying it. You never told us about getting new tyres, are they not too badly priced?
I own a 1986 Porsche 928 32valve 5dpeed same exterior/interior like yours
I had an automatic which was slower and heavier and sold it because even though the automatics are easier to drive, the manuals are worth more. I replaced the rims with 911 turbo twist rims.
Part of the fun for me is working on them and understanding German technology.
The mechanic seems like a great guy. He reminds me of the guitarist from Kings of Leon!
He is!
I’d still take the 928 over the cars in there😅
That’s very nice of you, Bobby! I think I would be hard pushed not to at least consider one of the Ferraris!
@@JAYREAD objectively, they're all nice! I just like what i like :)
@@996Revival quite right!
Very curious how much “a lot of money” was :) I’m roughly $4k into my dad’s 87 S4 repairs but half of that was just transport to my friend who is working on it now. Fuel return system I is solid after his efforts, rear computer is replaced, next up is fuel injection checks!
The episode after next. We’ll talk about it!
@@JAYREAD Sweet, looking forward to it!
All the work and $$ will be worth it once you get behind the wheel, ENJOY!
Watch the next video! Driving impressions coming right up!
Next up...replace the automatic for a 5 or 6 speed tranny...Yum!
I’d love to do that. Probably looking at $10k though!
@@JAYREAD I did this to my IROC-Z28. It was only available with auto with the EFI engine. Thankfully, I got a great deal on the BW T-5 5 Spd. It was WELL worth it! If this 928 is in good enough shape, I'd seriously consider doing it. Thankfully, my current sport/GT came as a manual only. No auto even available.
I'm considering a 1989 928 S4 purchase... I'd be picking it up for a great price... my question being... How much would 20-25k in mechanical restoration get me... rebuild on engine and tranny... just have no idea how much of all the mechanical work restoration would get me with 20-25k thrown at it?
I think you’d do pretty well for that. Take a look at my ‘All The Costs’ video and you’ll see how much I spent. Depends what needs doing though.
Might I suggest that you get the best that you can afford, that has had the work done?
How much was the cost?
Video coming on all of that! Stay tuned!
3:17 to 3:26 - are you guys serious ????? this fresh coolant will wash out rest of the debris from the heater core and will clog/compromise new radiator and cooling system all together , and in the end still will be needed to be replaced. do it right while you are there
From what he's saying it looks like its going to take a while to get all the crap out. If it was me I'd just keep dropping the bottom hose and refill with cheap coolant until it settles down. A good run with its new water pump should get it all moving through.
Are these guys located in Texas?
928SRUS are located in Texas, yes, Collector Car Service where I had the work done are based in Danbury, CT.
@@JAYREAD Nice, I just realized there only a few minutes from my house, lol
@@trippwestbrook9827 If you are in Texas, 928SRUS share premises with 928 Docs who are the premier 928 specialist mechanics. Two for one!
@@JAYREAD Now I just need to find a nice, clean 928!
@@trippwestbrook9827 That’s the spirit!
I have seen that IG account, it is over rated!
Hahahaha! Swine!
Sounds like a competent guy.
What does he want for the 944?
Here’s the link: facebook.com/marketplace/item/526113689355770/
A little click-baity because there are zero actual driving impressions in the video. If you're watching to the end because you want to see how it drives, spoiler alert you won't. Appreciate the effort and enjoying the series.
Keep watching! It’s the very next video!
Hi Jay! Update with my 928 rebuild. Hope you’re well!
drive.google.com/file/d/14HK9ZdYMxoq4Cf0KVgC8DB6s-1v7xQLM/view?usp=drivesdk
Brilliant, Alex! Thanks for sending that to me! Vacuum leaks somewhere maybe? I’d post it up on 928Docs on FB and see if either Sean or Roger can help. They’re the best there is. We are in it together, brother!
@@JAYREAD thanks so much for the response man, is Roger from 928srus? Will see about the vacuum issue also!
@@AlexCBrandon of course! Yes, Roger is 928SRUS. Very helpful guy.