Ya, my 1978 CJ5 is really fast. I mean, I get nervous going over 35 with it. The thing will tip over in an instant. Great off road however.

I had a 50 GMC, completely original, three on the tree, single taillight, no signal lights.
Commuted in and out of Winston Salem with it during the late 80's.

Two problems.

People would pass in a tight place, then have to slow down fast in front of me.

And, nobody understood hand signals, especially the 20-somethings stuck behind me in Preludes.

Crazy cool ride though, bone stock, white wall 600-16s, GMC half moon caps.

Very cool. we've got somthing in common (Besides 928 ownership). I have a '78
CJ-5 as well: 258 six, 3spd, 3 1/2" lift, and 33's on 8" wheels. kinda handy out here in the desert.
-K

Absolutely Love the '47 thru '54 body style Chris. I've owned 3... two 2 ton trucks and one 3/4 ton. Always wanted a half ton short box from that era. Add another to the wish list. (Chevy or GMC) -Kerry

Well great! Yes, mine is the 258, 3 speed, stock, no lift. Big tires which make it very jumpy. When I hit a bump it wants to change direction a bit!!! Basically it has sat in the garage as I drive my Harley around in summer. Looking forward to the 928S this Spring, Summer and Fall, nice trips up along Lake Mich to Traverse City or down to southern Ind on nice country roads.

I'll give you a CJ tech tip on the steering: get youself some axel wedges (typically used on the rear axel to correct for drive shaft angle ) -used on the front, you can "relax" the castor angle a bit, which in turn, will enhance stability, and lessen the whole twitchy steering business. They're available (I believe) in 5deg increments, or you can make some yourself. Some experimentation will determine the "best"angle for your rig. Depends a lot on lift, shackle length, and tire size /wheel offset. Blocks are generally frowned on by the suspension manufactures for the front, but as long as you dont get carried away, you'll be fine. -Kerry

Thanks for the tip, right now getting ready for 928S timing belt & water pump job. I was not going to do the pump but it's 24 years old!!!! Don't want that to break down on the road some place. only 38,185 miles on my 86.

Did you speak with Roger at 928sRUS yet about WP and TB selection?

I ordered the Gates belt form Pelican and some other things. About to order the new Laso pump and gasket.

You would need the new Lasso. (or new Porsche)
I would only trust one or two sources for that.


You want to avoid the damage.
http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/928-forum/521088-928-block-damaged-by-water-pump-repair.html
The thread is misnamed a bit.
It should be: The brightest 928 tech in the country has developed tool to repair a 928 block.
Post # 125 gives status of upcoming plastic impeller version of new Lasso.


I'm running a metal impeller new Lasso in one car and am comfortable with it.
It was confirmed new Lasso by inspection by a 928-knowledgeable reseller.

I have rebuilds in all the others (scary)