Tech Tips

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• Engine Mounts for the 928
  
  
• 928 Dash Removal
  A step by step guide including photos describes how to remove the 928 Dash. Submitted by Landshark member 'TimP'. (~4.75mb pdf)
  
  

ENGINE

• Engine Mounts for the 928
  
  
• Horsepower
  
  
• Porsche Approved Oils
  
  
• The coolant is leaking
  
  
• Viscous Fan Coupling
  
  
• Which Coolant
  
  

FUEL

• Fuels ain't Fuels
  
  
• Fuel smell in the car
  
  
• In-tank Fuel Pumps
  
  
• Petrol Fire in the S4
  
  
• Warm Up Regulator
  
  

TRANSMISSION

• Auto to 5 Speed Conversion
  
  
• Manual vs. Auto
  
  
• Thrust Bearing Failure
  
  

SUSPENSION

• Ball Joint Separator
  
  
• Wheels and Tyres
  
  

BRAKES

• Brakes
  
  

Body

• Door Seal Replacement
  
  
• Window Felt Stop Replacement
  
  
• 928 Key Replacement
  
  
• Long Key Short Key
  
  
• Fibrenew Leather Restoration
  
  
• Floor mats for my 928?
  
  
• Leather restoration
  
  
• Sunroof Adjustment
  
  

ELECTRICAL

• Ignition leads for the 928
  
  
• Relay Bypass
  
  
• Paris Rhome to Bosch Alternator Experience
  
  
• Battery Conditioners
  
  
• Chips and EPROMS
  
  

MISC

• Buying a 928
  
  
• Immobiliser Installations
  
  
• Decode the VIN
  
  
• Import a 928 into Australia
  
  
• Km's Travelled/Running Costs
  
  
• On the Track
  
  
• Spares and Tools Suite
  
  

928 SPECIALISTS

• 928 Specialists
  
  
• East-side (Sydney) Repairs
  
  

Exclusive Car Parts
Carbon and Aluminium Strut Braces For The 928

I have recently embarked on a mission to developed a 928 strut brace both in carbon fibre and allumium that would not bend. I found a good percentage of the genuine units were always bending under extreme loads.

Having had a close association with members of the Penske Race Team my intention was one, to stop the bending and two, reduce the tram rail affect on 928's fitted with aftermarket rims with incorrect offsets.

The boys at Penske Racing advised that by running a preloaded bar you would achieve the following:

• overall better handling
  
  
• reduction in tram railing
  
  
• and finally a consideralble reduction in bending motions of the bar.

We designed a bar and had it shipped out to test. From all accounts we realised what we had set out to achieve. Recent comments from those who have tested it on NSW road conditions have also been very positive.

Exclusive Car Parts are offering all 928 Australia members the following deal:

• Carbon Fibre Bar @ $260.00 (retail, $325.00)
  
  
• Alloy Bar @ $220.00 (retail $275.00)

Please Note: This offer applies to members of 928 Australia only.

Fittment as per the genuine OEM mounts. Bars fit all 928's from model year '77 to '95. - Nick Petsas, Exclusive Car Parts

Rich Andrade, electronikrepair.com
We repair controllers.

For thirteen years we created for our internal use innumerable circuit diagrams, test software and two controller diagnostic stations. The controller which we best understand is the 928 LH controller .. more

Please note that these comments are the writer's personal opinions. I take no responsibility nor give any kind of warranty as to the accuracy of the statements included on these pages. The information in these pages is based on the extensive experience of Porsche specialists and owners who drive, service and even race the 928. Although this information is generally considered 'best practice' niether 928 Australia, Landsharkoz or the Webmaster will accept any liability for such information, or, for any use to which it is put. If you have doubts about a specific point, or if you have any questions, you should consult your Porsche specialist or post a question on the landshark mailing list. - Leonard Zech, Webmaster.