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[mitsy]

hi folks just thought i would say hello just got my first 928 yesterday stuck a fuel pump on it and off it went it had been dorment for 5 years what a result a lot of vibration though any ideas thanks

[Danglerb]

Congrats on the new car.

Drain and flush the fuel tank before filtering out all the junk through your fuel injection system. Then have an eye experienced in the 928 look it over before you turn on the money faucet.

What year is it, and whats the rest like?

*** leave a blank line at the end of posts so the picts are below all the text.

[mitsy]

hi pal thanks for the reply the interior is in great nick although i messed it up a bit has a bent tie rod on passenger side 90% of the electrics work its a 1983 with 95000 on it i already drained the tank could the engine mounts be causing the vibs

[MPDano]

Yup, listen to DanglerB. Drop that fuel tank and have it flushed clean. Blow out all your fuel lines (disconnect from the engine area and blow back towards rear).

Gunk is your enemy and 5 year old fuel "WILL" clog it all up. Then your in for more work than originally planned.

[mitsy]

thanks again i assume plugs and stuff would be a good bet i hope you guys are ready for a whole lot of questions in the next few weeks lol

[Mrmerlin]

replace the fuel lines in the engine compartment a picture of the engine would be a good thing to post.
Also to sort out a bad set of ignition wires, open the hood and run the engine at night looking for the tiny fireflies.
If you see any, then you need new ignition wires.
Dont spray any flammable liquids around the engine while it is running or they can catch fire.
Open the aircleaner make sure that there are no nests in the filter or under it that can also catch fire

[mitsy]

ill post a pic tomorrow and you can tell me what you think this forum is brill it was you guys that told me why it wouldnt start without me asking cool

[EIPtuningR32]

i can honestly say iam pumped to see the progress of this car!

[mitsy]

it will take me a bit of time with work comms but i will get there the minute i seen the car on ebay i got the bug woo hoo

[EIPtuningR32]

Originally Posted by mitsy

it will take me a bit of time with work comms but i will get there the minute i seen the car on ebay i got the bug woo hoo

i understand completely, i have been working on my car for 3-4 years now and its still a pile of s**t compared to the cars owned by some of the people on this forum.

[mitsy]

looking at all the cars on here its well worth it even as rough as mine looks i think it is a peach

[Barbapapa]

You guys are an inspiration! There should be some Nobel prizes handed out around here. Getting a car running that's been sitting for 5 years is nice, you've made something out of nothing.

[EIPtuningR32]

Originally Posted by mitsy

looking at all the cars on here its well worth it even as rough as mine looks i think it is a peach

dito! everybody i know nags me about how my car is such an old POS and how everything you touch, breaks and crumbles in your hand, but i love it! you should see my interior...it looks horrid but its still comfy

[mitsy]

sorry i didnt reply sooner it was my bedtime now off to work humbug

[dewolf]

You are now a fellow custodian of one the true great GT cars. I just bought my second one after years of searching. Between 928's I have owned a few 944's, 944TS, 911 and a 930. The 930 was/is an amazing car but the 928 is still, for me, 'the car'. I drove mine 800kms home, from Melbourne to Adelaide. Comfort plus, mile after mile. Unfortunately good 928's are fading fast. A crying shame.
Welcome and good luck with the car. When it feels like it's all going wrong take a look at her, come on here and look at some of the work others have done, and the finished product, and you will gain more inspiration.

[mitsy]

superb pal cheers

[mitsy]

Checked the leads as per mr merlins instruction only two tiny flares couldnt get pics of the engine camera wont flash but when i started her and let her idle the fumes off her would kill you well after the nice dizzy part oh and blew out the pipes too still waiting on fuel filter could that be the problem

[rhjames]

interesting---

I assume (that's dangerous) that you have an '83 Euro/ROW, which would give you a M28/11 or M28/12 4.7L 300 hp with CIS K-JET injection.

CIS K-JET does not enjoy sitting around for any length of time.

very unusual for K-JET to be up and running with no more than a new fuel pump.....

good luck!

-R

[MPDano]

Originally Posted by rhjames

interesting---

I assume (that's dangerous) that you have an '83 Euro/ROW, which would give you a M28/11 or M28/12 4.7L 300 hp with CIS K-JET injection.

CIS K-JET does not enjoy sitting around for any length of time.

very unusual for K-JET to be up and running with no more than a new fuel pump.....

good luck!

-R

Yeah, my K-Jet also worked right off the bat after being down at least 6 years. I guess I've been pretty lucky so far too.

[mitsy]

i must be lucky i hope it stays that way would dodgy plugs cause the heavy duty fumes when idling