Engine

Fuel Injection related

FI ecu operation info

FI 2.3 LH/EZK ecu, pinning and diag connection

FI 2.2 LH / EZF ecu information (pre 1987 model)

FI ecu problems

FI ecu rebuild info

FI ecu: how it learns

FI ecu LH part numbers

FI ecu LH part numbers and eprom numbers

FI ecu trouble shooting

FI ecu repair suppliers

FI ecu repair (928-ecu-repair)

FI ecu repair (Achim Mueller/Rich Andrade)

FI ecu repair and FAQ

FI ecu fuel pump relay dead

FI ecu placing Performance Chips

FI ecu power flow

FI ecu Chip Tuning

Fuel Injection LH / EZK  ecu background

Fuel Injection K series / CIS (links)

Fuel Injector Info

Fuel Injector Removal help

Fuel Injector Service

Fuel Injector Wiring

Fuel Injector Cleaning using Sta-Bil

Fuel Injectors clicking

Fuel Injector Specs

Fuel Pressure

Fuel Specifications (RON/ROZ)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank vent and leaks

Fuel Sender removal

Fuel Gauge calibration

Fuel Pump/pressure

Fuel Pump power

Fuel Pump dissection

Fuel Pump repair (intank)

Fuel pump hose repair (intank)

Fuel Pump troubles

Fuel Pump part numbers and equivalents

Fuel Pump relay bypass

Fuel Rail disassembly

Fuel Pressure, flow, and octane coding

Fuel Pump relay jumping

Fuel Filter replacement

Fuel dampers background

Startup mixture

Badly running, fuel quality related

O2 sensor reading

O2 sensor wiring / removal

O2 sensor failure and diagnose

O2 sensor operation /Replacement 

O2 sensor controlling Emission and Fuel Economy

O2 (lambda) sensor FAQ

O2 lambda Sensor operation and legal inspection

O2 adjustment on non CAT LH equipped cars

O2 Bosch Oxygen Sensor

How to build a Lambda and MAF meter

Vapor Lock

How to prevent Detonation

Gas tank removal

Warm up regulator pre-S4 928 models

 

MAF related

Adjusting the MAF meter

Malfunctioning MAF

MAF and O2 sensor loop with the FI computer

MAF repair and FAQ

MAF defects and K&N filters

MAF datasheet

MAF diagnose

How to build a Lambda and MAF meter

 

Temp and Cooling related

Overheating, flaps, fins, thermostat

Cooling Airflow and trouble shooting

Overheating trouble shooting

Cooling fan speed control

Engine overheats at idle

Temp and Over temp problems

Temp Gauge

Hard cold start (temp sensor)

Engine overheated, won't start

Thermostat installation

Thermostat operation in a 928

Erratic temperature control

White smoke, elbow fitting at right head leaking

Radiator Picture and dimensions

Radiator side tanks fix

Radiator side tanks repair / core exchange

Radiator types en dimensions

Fan clutch silicone fluid pre-S4 models (from Toyota)

Fan motor reconditioning

Fan running problems

Temp I and II Sensor

Temp II Sensor problems

Temp Sensors

Temp and cooling flaps control

Temp readings (actual measurements)

Flap control schematic

Coolant level sensor

Coolant temp sensor

Coolant flush and options

Coolant drain and change

Coolant erratic alarm warning

Coolant Temp alarm troubleshooting

Coolant boils

Air bubbles in Cooling system

Cooling System Stop Leak ok?

Coolant types and mixing

Dexcool and <Green to Orange> conversion

RedLine Water Wetter

Glysantin_G48_coolant

Glysantin Marketing Doc.pdf

Glysantin Mischung.pdf

After cooling when engine is shut down

Huge amount of white smoke

 

Water pump

Broken bolt and broken tap at Water pump

Water pump mounting holes layout

Water pump differences

Water pump bearing

Water pump new style

Water pump disaster

 

Motor Mounts

Motor mounts repair

Motor mounts seizes

Motor mounts replacement, no crossbar removed

Motor mounts by Volvo

 

Idle

Idle Stabilizer

Idle Stabilizer: two versions

Idle speed surge

More on Idle speed surge problems

Rich fuel mixture?

Engine Stalling

Fast Idle speed

Idle Stabilizer Valve picture and numbers

Unstable Idle diagnosing

Idle troubleshooting

Idle too high

Idle & CO Adjust on LH2.2 models

 

The Vacuum system (HVAC)

Diagnosing the Vacuum system

Vacuum leaks diagnose

Flappy connection and vacuum line routing

Vacuum hose routing 1985-1986 and 1987

 

Miscellaneous

All the filters and their replacements

Air pump / smog pump

Air pump removal

Air pump Rebuild

Front Engine Tear down

Emissions and understanding them

Replacing the foam under the hood

Broken Bolt

Inserting a Heli Coil

Silicone Sealant

Removing the head while engine in the car

Compression test

Rev limits of the 928 engines

Engine warm up wear and lubrication

Bent Strut brace - '89

Engine numbers and location

Aluminum welding and repair

OEM ersatz teile (Bosch u.a.)

Bearing equivalents

Engine cover new style

 

Belts (not timing belt) 

Belt sizes and specs

Belts tension settings

 

Exhaust

It is not just Pipes (Tom Cloutier)

3-way cat operation, High Flow cats

RMB pipe

Exhaust weights

928 Tech Tips

Inside the intermediate silencer

Lightweight GT/CS exhaust pictures

 

Timing Belt related

Timing belt warning light

Timing belt tensioner warning delay

Timing belt issues and tensioner

cnt'd Tensioning the T-Belt

T-Belt Tensioner

T-belt tensioner "Kundendienst Info"

T-Belt Tensioner- how it works

Adjustable Belt Tensioner

T-belt pivot arm bushings

T-belt tension tool

Timing Belt specs

Timing Belt tips on replacing

Timing Belt replacement trick

Timing Belt Dont's

Timing Belt for dummies (78-84)

Timing Belt adjusting made easy

Timing Belt shopping list for a 928GTS

Timing Belt job essentials Porsche 928

Timing Belt failure & cam sprocket wear

Timing Belt replacement by John Pirtle

Timing Belt Resources2

Timing belt Rollers

Why can you only turn the engine in one direction?

TDC position / 45degree position

TDC position indicator explained

TDC position locating: a method

Re-aligning the cams to the crankshaft

Water pump rebuild

Water pump pictures

Water pump and Tensioner Bolts

Removal of harmonic balancer

S4 Fan Shroud

S4 Fan Shroud more on removing

Flywheel lock

 

Starting Problems

 

Starting basic operation step by step  

928EngineControl by Rich Andrade

       

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Not starting, electrical problems

Not starting, starter problems: procedure
Not starting... basic step by step
Injector Wiring and Firing
Fuel and Spark diagnosis
Required Battery Voltage and Power

Testing the inductive Engine speed sensor

No start caused by kickdown relay
GTS won't start, starter lockout
Cold

Cold Start problems

More on Cold Start problems

Hot Hot starting problems: procedure
Hard to start when HOT
Fuel pump check valve problems

 

Crank

Crank bearing 2/6 failing due to Oil starvation 

Crank bearing 2/6 failure root cause analysis

Crankshaft pulley bolt

Crank front seal replacement

Crank end/play check

Thrust Bearing failure theory

Thrust Bearing Failure

Thrust Bearing Failure and Flex Plate pre-load

Thrust Bearing play check

Thrust Bearing / torque tube failure

Thrust Bearing early diagnose

Thrust bearing symptoms and diagnose

Torque Tube clamp alternative (TBF related)

The Flexplate investigation

The Flexplate clamp migration: more ideas

Flexplate clamp new design

Loosening a Loctite'd Torque Tube Clamp

Cross drilled Crank pictures

Crank position sensor

Crank or Flywheel lock

Crank oiling, oil level and level sensor

Rods and special XZN (conrod) nuts

Oil separator Provent

 

Camshaft / Valves

Cam gear positioning and T-Belt

Cam gear timing adjustment

Cam and valve timing data

Cam shaft seal replacement

Cam Timing info

Cam Timing (928 four valve) for humans

Bent valves leak down test

Death rattle from Timing Chain Tensioner

Chain Tensioner

Chain tensioner and guides

Camshaft Tensioner pads on a 944 (similar to 928)

Camshaft alignment tools

Noisy lifters

Noisy lifters/ check valve cleaning

Noisy lifters/ camshaft oil feed plug gone

Hydrostoessel repair

Tappets cleaning

Valve knocking when cold

Valve Clatter or Low Octane level (pre-detonation)

Removing the Valve Cover

Crank breather modification

Valve cover bolt sheared off

 

Intake 

Intake Manifold

Intake seal kit

Under the Intake

Under the intake (pictures)

Intake removal tips

Intake open pictures

Intake Powder Coating Guide 87-95

Flappy questions

Flappy design and HP

Flappy bearings

Flappy connection and vacuum line routing

Flappy vacuum solenoid

Getting hands under the intake

Air Filter Cartridge

Air Filter Cartridge ... which way up?

Air Filter comments and K&N debate

Crankcase breather (ventilation)

Intake removal instructions

Oil under the intake

Throttle position switch

Throttle position switch test

Throttle cable assembly

Throttle cables design and adjusting

Throttle valve (plate) adjust

Early 928 airflow sensor

Intake tubes (hose) alternative MB

 

Oil 

Oil Pressure

Oil Pressure sender

Oil Level sensor

Oil in the crank, oil level and level sensor

Oil Pan Gasket Ponderings

Oil Pan Gasket alternatives

Oil Pan Gasket pressure and replacement

Oil Pan bolts Torque

Oil pan insert in o/s model

Oil pan differences

Oil Drain plug

Oil Drain plug Fumoto

Oil filler neck

Oil cooler for engine oil

Oil cooler lines leak

Oil pump repair

Oil thermostat for the Oil cooler

Oil type choice

Oil approvals by Porsche

Approved-Oil-List-2006

Castrol 10w60

LiquiMoly 10w60

Mobil_1_Product_Guide

Oil 0w-40 or 5w-50 or 20w-40 or 10w-60 ???

Oil info (by Doug Hillary)

My Oil choices at annual replacement

Oil Tech, Choices and background

Replacing the Fluids and Oils

Priming the oil pump and oil passages

GTS oil consumption

Oil consumption and compression - leak down test

Oil consumption - DIY oil separator

 

Electrical Engine related

Fault codes

The Diagnostic tool and fault codes

Init Codes on Digital POD

Fault code 1214

Start problems and power connections

Ignition/Switch/Starter problems

Engine not turning over

Limp mode

Limp mode diagnosis

Limp mode (Running only on 4 cylinders)

Sometimes it won't start: starter relay

S4 control unit coding (GAS octane)

Starter motor assembly and mounting location

 

Ignition

Plug wires

Plug wire resistance

Ignition wires

Plug wiring and ignition sequence

Spark Plugs (extensive info)

Beru Spark Plugs info

Spark Plugs selection Bosch for GTS

Spark Plus Appearance Analyze

Spark plugs stuck

Distributors and rotors

Ignition Coils and power stage

Retarding during AT shifts

Ignition monitoring relay, Limp mode

Ignition Circuit Monitoring Relay

Ignition Monitoring Relay Internals

Ignition Monitoring Relay Thermo Elements

Ignition Monitoring System diagnosing

Ignition monitoring and Broken Central Tube Shaft

Ezk Brain placing Performance Chips

Ezk Chip Tuning

Mis Firing of non Firing ignition

Severe hesitation and rough idle

Sudden ignition cutouts for a brief moment

Engine running extremely violent and vibrating

Knock sensor blues

Knock sensor, loss of power

Knock sensor equivalents PORSCHE 928

Hall (camshaft position) sensor

Hall sender

Hall sender

Hall sensor test

TDC Crank position Sensor

TDC sensor removing

Ignition switch assembly

Ignition power stage

 

 

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