Creating a Great V8-Porsche, Pt. 2

I bought this 1985 Porsche 928S in Spain. As I've explained in the first episode of this series, she had been taken from the road in the mid nineties when her owner was involved in law suits following a construction scandal. Twenty years had passed when she returned to the limelight. She's a solid car with no rust, but time took its toll and many systems and especially her fragile electrics need restoration. I'm giving it to her and in a couple of films she'll be a great V8-Porsche ready for a second life.
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[@tm199100]

Greasy Fingers video? Need to stop every thing and watch right away. The attention to detail and the quality of work performed on this channel is nothing less than amazing.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Tomás, that very kind feedback.

[@wabnazm]

Your work is to such an exceptional standard that I can't believe I would ever make a suggestion... but here it is, get an 'Engineer' branded crimping tool. So much better and easier than crimping connector pins with normal pliers! Love your channel.

[@alessandromeyer4888]

I agree or get the cheaper chinese Iwiss crimpers. Would also allow you not to use the shrink/solder wire splicers but actually crimped ones with a proper heatshrink. 🙂

[@MrBlaadieblaa]

Totally right. Soldered connections are to be avoided at all cost in environments with mechanical stresses like vibration and bending. The wire strands will fatigue and break where the solder ends as this is a stress concentration point (going from stiff to flexible). Always use crimp connectors with the proper crimping tool. Finish with a (waterproof) shrink sleeve. Buying a good crimping tool is an investment you'll never regret.

[@GreasyFingers]

Guys, thanks for commenting. I’m really grateful for recommendations when it comes to electrical systems, as I’m not on good terms with electrons. Funny enough, in the meantime two (!) viewers have gifted me a crimping tool and I’m looking forward to using them. More in the next films …

[@m.f.5984]

„Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance” That’s the mood of your films to me. Best regards.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, mate. I think I have to read it again sometime soon!

[@IUnknownIDispatch]

I'm glad there are people, like you, that keep these classics running. More importantly, you're sharing your journey via this repository called, KZbin :)

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Tony. Doing my best. 😊

[@DonAl9114]

Viel Glück bei all Ihren aktuellen Projekten. Der 928 hat großes Glück das er Ihren Weg gekreuzt hat. 😊😊😊

[@GreasyFingers]

Danke, Herr Ersfeld. Ich gebe mein bestes …

[@Devon_Architect]

You are a star for taking it on. They are too good to see them slowly decay and you will have one of the very best in existence when you have finished it.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Steven. That is well put: far too good to watch their decay.

[@duncankerr8258]

Fabulous,not just what you’re doing but how you go about it.

[@johnfreeman1189]

A study of patience and manual dexterity. Enjoyed watching! Kind regards, John.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, John. It happens from time to time I have to look up English vocabulary and it happened with dexterity. Loving the word!

[@olegregersen1024]

It is so amazing to watch your craftsmanship, and for me to hear your cool sense of humour. It makes my day.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Ole. Glad you like my weird stuff.

[@mariusnenu]

I'm so glad I found this channel. As an automotive engineer myself, I like some meticulous attention to detail. I enjoy seeing someone doing work and finishing tasks. I seem to always start a task and "finish" it, only to find myself finishing it some more at a later date. Having improvement ideas and hating entropy. Also, I am so glad to see you building your workshop. As you can imagine, this is a hidden dream of mine, too. I'm about 35 now and have been dreaming about one for just 5 years. I hope I'll get there too.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks for commenting, Nenu. In fact I started dreaming about having my own workshop at your age.

[@kevinthomas8768]

Great to see you back. I have really missed your videos. They are filmed in such a way that makes me feel like I’m there. Your sense of humor and skills are the best, keep the videos coming. Working on restoring old cars is very satisfying.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Kevin. Yeah, a friend once said to me: when I watch your videos, I get a feeling I did it myself. I like this comment in a way that I am emphasising this aspect even more.

[@josteinatlejrgensen6962]

12:00 is so satisfying to watch

[@GreasyFingers]

You mean the welding sequence? Glad you liked it. ☺️

[@herb4991]

So relaxing to watch a master at work. Also inspirational to get me off the couch to work on my on projects. Thank you my friend!

[@GreasyFingers]

You’re welcome! What’s waiting for you in the garage?

[@jaybee9708]

Love your content. Interesting, informative, humorous and so artfully put together. The aesthetic is especially engaging. It captures the certain romance there is an working with old automobiles. Thank you!

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Jay. That’s a great feedback!

[@normanbogdanovs6683]

This is like watching 18 years of 928 ownership and typical repairs flash before my eyes. Especially pod removal and resistor buried at the back of the engine. Great videos so I’m looking forward to see what you tackle next. Thanks

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Norman. You survived 18 years of 928 ownership? 😄

[@StevenVanLoven]

"There is an entire section in hell..." , haha must be true. Your patience and knowledge is a key to your succes . It' so great to see your videos . The relax music has it's calm effect to, while it can be so stressful to do these kind of work. So nice to see a new video of you again ! Thanks , and by the way ,that 928 is a piece of art ... when it's finnished ... 😉

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Steven. Much appreciated.

[@garywalters3523]

Absolutely brilliant…, I’m very impressed by the quality, precision and patience with all your work! Also my favourite car of all time, I grew up with the privilege of being able to be a regular passenger in my next door neighbour’s 928 S in the 80’s when they were brand new cars, absolutely Epic 😊

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Gary. They’ve been developed with nothing less than making the best car on the planet.

[@garywalters3523]

@@GreasyFingers I totally agree 👍

[@HappyDaysNI]

Good to hear the history. A video of the workshop build would be great to see. Best wishes from🇮🇪

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Connor. They’re coming …

[@johnmail]

Always a pleasure to watch you work .

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, John. Glad you liked it!

[@stephenmajor5498]

Who doesn't want to own a 928? Probably the guy that can't afford or fix it. It's cheaper to live my dreams courtesy of your nightmares and offer my sincerest words of gratitude for a video well done. Thank you and I look forward to seeing the next one 😊.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Stephen. You’re welcome, don’t hesitate to share my films with your friends. ☺️

[@colinjmoore1]

Hi I’ve just become the owner of a 928 of 1979 vintage & your video on the door mirrors & locks is great !! Can you now do a series on ; engine, gearbox, suspension , brakes ……….😂 watched lots of the 911 series too . Seriously great work 👌

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Colin. In fact I’m not perfectly happy with the way she shifts, the engine however is great.

[@r.g.2095]

Im following you since almost the very beginning and glad to now know your story in this episode! Your passion, attention to details, video work and voice is an ASMR moment every time! Being passionate about cars myself and almost in a same age, I feel your motivation! Hope to have a beer one day in your pub and chat about cars! That Gasthaus and its heritage alone is quite something! All the best! Grüsse aus Budapest!

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks for commenting. Looking forward to meeting you at the Wirtshaus. Budapest is not far away and Bavaria is always a place worth visiting. ☺️

[@ABROOKSH]

The trip in the beginning was perfect. Thanks for posting again.

[@GreasyFingers]

Yeah, and totally authentic. Didn’t even notice till I found it on camera.

[@bradcrossman5068]

Lovely to see another vid from you Johannes! Also, thank you for the insight into your background, family history and future plans. It makes you a little more 'real'. Greatly looking forward to seeing more resto content and very much excited about any shop update content. Cheers from Eastern Canada!! 🇨🇦

[@GreasyFingers]

Thank you, Brad. Yes, I have great footage about the entire construction process. Not sure yet whether I’ll use it in one dedicated film or distribute it over a couple of restoration projects.

[@bradcrossman5068]

@@GreasyFingers Either would be fine. I must say that workshop builds are a favourite of mine.

[@s8050590]

glad you're back with 928 videos. Brilliant production :) your channel motivated me to starts doing maintenance, fixing, and lots of restoration my e36 coupe since 2 years ago. greeting from Bangkok

[@GreasyFingers]

Bangkok? That is great to hear!!! I love it when people watch my films in far away places.

[@s8050590]

@@GreasyFingers your restoration works really inspired. I started restoring works, especially on my 1994 e36 coupe. Very enjoyable :). if you may remember, I was the one who ask you on your instagram 1-2 yrs ago on material using for restoring e36 fog lamp and you gave some advice. it works perfectly since then. thanks so much.

[@GreasyFingers]

Yeah, I remember now! Cool it works!

[@TrevorReitsma]

Love the videos, if you didn’t make light you would cry right. Love your 928 spec - cheers from Brisbane

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, mate. Send my regards to the sun!

[@richardnunn6017]

So good to have you back Johannes! It seems such a long time since we had a video to chill us out 😊 Would love to visit your pub one time on a Euro Road Trip. Keep up the great work.

[@GreasyFingers]

When can I expect you at the Wirtshaus, Richard?

[@steveschriefer2733]

Excellent, as usual! My condolences on your mother's passing. I won't speak for others, but I do like following shop builds. Especially those for cars as they give good insight into how others like to setup their workshop and also the different building styles around the world. I know your new shop will be in credible! Gutes fahrt!

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Steve. Yes, I have captured some great footage of the build and there are sure going to be films about it.

[@tho4747]

Your channel, Jethro Bronner and GT1900 garage are the most relaxing and at the same time some of the most entertaining and educational channels ever. Cudos. Sehr gut! I am so looking forward to more videos, and I am glad for the fact that you are building your own workshop. Oh, and your taste in cars is impecable. I just love them all.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, mate. Yes, I’m a fan of Jethro‘s films too.

[@hanvandewal917]

Thank you for the background information, I wondered. Gruessen aus Holland

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks for commenting, Han. I wondered why people never asked.

[@peaktraveller]

Nice work sir. Good luck with the workshop and the pub. I look forward to watching this and many more of your projects.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks you. I look forward to finally start the GT.

[@SAMMYJR00777]

love it

[@serpentza]

Excellent work! Excellent car

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, mate.

[@georgiosxirouchakis439]

Willkommen zurück!! Nach diesem Video kann ich mich ruhig hinlegen und schlafen. Gruß aus Berlin!!

[@GreasyFingers]

Danke, Georgios. Ich sehe das als großes Kompliment, ich möchte den Leuten mit meinen Videos Entspannung geben.

[@carstenrubner520]

Amazing filming...like being there...👌

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Carsten. In fact a friend of mine once said: your films give me the feeling that I did it myself.

[@andrewhill1492]

Another great video from Greasy Fingers, your attention to detail is inspiring.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Andrew.

[@danb2145]

So happy to see a new upload 🙌. I have been fighting the cables in my 911 but this seems next level 😅

[@GreasyFingers]

Honestly, I prefer to cut out a sill than to look after these electrical bugs, but I had to improve my skill with electrics.

[@G928...]

Great work! I admire your skills and tenacity.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks! I guess, tenacity is the word when you want a 928.

[@pareshLadd]

Thanks for sharing your family spaces... and congrats on the building of a new workshop. Looking forward to all the new content to come :)

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Paresh. I’m counting the days till I can move in.

[@AndyD070568]

I stumbled across this video and wow! I love the style and the quality of your content is excellent. I'm almost done restoring my 1987 928 S4. Grüße und beste Wünsche aus Großbritannien

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Andy. I love to read this. Cheers for your 928 project! PS: How on earth could you not nominate Grealish?

[@JasonLee-c6g]

Just discovered your channel, great content, love the attention to detail. I'm currently restoring a 928S, working on the 4.7V8 is quite a challenge !

[@GreasyFingers]

Glad you like it, Jason. I hope you have the Porsche workshop manual, it’s essential.

[@Perceni]

I just discovered your channel and wow! keep them coming. Congratulations and greetings from the USA, love Germany.

[@GreasyFingers]

Welcome aboard!

[@SimonatMac]

Das ist schon klasse, wenn man so viel Zeit und Platz hat. So ein Hai kostet ja viel Geld und Zeit. Viel Spaß. Grüße 🖖🏼 aus der Pfalz😊Edit: bin 52 und hab einen 944s2

[@GreasyFingers]

Danke, Simon. Ja, die 928er sind brutal komplizierte Biester. Glückwunsch zum 944er, ich mag das Auto sehr. Ich mache ja professionell meine Werkstatt und Handel, somit nicht wundern, wenn da viele Autos kommen und gehen.

[@Laguna2013]

you're unbelievable for your tenacity. Didn't the door mechanism have a little cookoo bird?

[@GreasyFingers]

Yeahhhh, I have one living behind my workshop! 😆

[@TheLadeef]

yay, been waiting for this, currently undergoing hvac vacuum actuator rebuilds and ball join boots all round. Fun!

[@GreasyFingers]

Wow, great. Can we exchange on experiences with hvac?

[@TheLadeef]

@@GreasyFingers definitely, basically just using a vacuum gauge to test the actuators one by one. The diaphragms start to deform and leak. You don't have to buy an entire actuator, there is a seller who sells the diaphragms individually. 928srus

[@richardswiecki1248]

Great to see you working on the 928 again and good luck with the garage. Looking forward to the next episode.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Richard!

[@gearhead9828]

Great you're back! And your sense of humor gets better and better. Thanks for the interesting video 👍

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks! I can’t help this 💩 coming to my head. 😀

[@mirsadbrezak5984]

Sir thank you for great video. I have been working in the auto industry for 29 years, nice to learn something new from you. I hope that your new car workshop will be completed and that we will see many more of your video posts.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Mirsad. Much appreciated.

[@denverartist15]

Vielen Dank for this very helpful and entertaining vid. Great musical choices as well. Cheers

[@GreasyFingers]

Glad you liked it, mate. Already busy preparing the election ?

[@andrefranco6814]

Finally, part 2 has arrived! It's such a pleasure watching you work and see the way you go step by step in trying to manage and solve each new situation... Unfortunately, the video stopped when I was looking for more! Amazing work - and it was also fun to get to know a bit of you :)

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, André. Good news is: I’ve produced footage for two films during the last months, so I’ll soon be back with more.

[@budmcfly3311]

Love the content! Thanks for your efforts

[@FeeeshEP3]

Great news about the workshop! Entertaining and insightful as always.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks for commenting! I’m anticipating moving into the workshop very soon now. Great feeling.

[@friscoeddie3223]

Perfection is in the details. And joy is when everything works. Seems you’ve achieved both. Love watching your videos, especially on my second favorite car, the 928. My first love, of course, is the 911.

[@GreasyFingers]

If she carries a 9xx in her name, you have to love her.

[@TTjustTT]

Your 928 content is outstanding! Altho after watching your first one I dug in and replaced my blower motor resistor only to find out it was the relay that was bad not the resistor.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks! Either way, you solved it?!

[@Felixmfox]

As always….wonderful. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@GreasyFingers]

You’re welcome, Felix.

[@LeKyKu]

Moin Johannes, glad to have you back here with a new vid of the 928. Very interesting, loved it!!! Looking forward to more videos. In the meantime, take care. CU 👍🏻

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Lea. They’re coming … ☺️

[@stevenpike7530]

Bang on re the doors being an indicator of the body…love the vlog…congrats.

[@GreasyFingers]

Yeah! Actually, in a car over a certain age, doors are matter of permanent maintenance, I don’t know why this is not happening out there.

[@stevenpike7530]

@@GreasyFingers Agree…I really enjoy the content & the low key rhythm/methodical approach you adopt…the donor vehicles are not too shabby either…👍👍

[@Landshark928]

Kudos for your detailed plumbering🎉! Oh yeah...that hexagon doordesign is so scifi epic😊

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks! Yes, it is! Did you know they created a dedicated symbol on the switches of the window lifters? Adorable.

[@Landshark928]

@@GreasyFingers yes, these switches are familiar on the center console😋 there many nice details of '928' written on the brakepedal and below on the frame around the rearwindscreen🥸😃

[@W210Garage]

Great to see you again. Perfect Job!

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, mate.

[@ulflindstrand1169]

I do enjoy your films and I learn a lot from you. Please keep them coming!

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Ulf. Already started editing the next one.

[@Sigurd924]

I love the way you are „crimping“ cables. I do it the same way for years, but not sure about the strength of the connection I solder the contact additionally. Just to be sure. The crimping tools are only for nerds…

[@GreasyFingers]

😆 I got two (!) crimping pliers gifted from viewers after the film was released.

[@Sigurd924]

@@GreasyFingers reines Mitleid😄

[@craigheller9053]

Congratulations on your new shop! Exciting- looking forward to more content.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Craig. I can already see it when I look outside the window and anticipation is great.

[@jeppenordfosskristensen7319]

Cool Project 👌🏻🏁😎

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Jeppe.

[@JLo1960]

I love this. Beautiful car, looking forward to the restoration series. Top work.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, JLo. And now I know JLo!!!

[@laurentiuprisacariu9905]

thank you for your story. and good luck with your projects :D

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Laurentiu. I currently have a Romanian team of electricians at the build, thought I’d mention it. It’s funny to try and follow their conversation with the Italian and French I know.

[@laurentiuprisacariu9905]

@@GreasyFingers oh cool 😁 i hope they're doing a good job 😅🥇

[@georgebettiol8338]

I believe that the car painters that performed your mirror work went to the same school that the car painters/repairers that performed the wiring work on my Alfa 156 V6 - which had in the past, under a previous owner, had suffered a wiring fire at the rear. In short, atrocious work in 'splicing in' a replacement portion of the wiring loom that consisted of about 20 wires - that in the end unleashed a host of gremlins that required addtional 'jumper wires' (of course all coloured black) to be 'spliced in' at different points of the wring harness. However, they were at least able to perform the circa 20+ twisted cable connections - i.e. no crimping or soldering 'here' - using the same colours - so I can conclude that the painters/repairers were at the very least not colour blind. Like you, I hope they turn up the heat to maximum when they finally make it to their final resting place in hell.

[@GreasyFingers]

I can feel your pain, mate. I hope you don’t mind me saying that it’s kind of good to read that for you know a problem shared is a problem halved. I had a V6 156 Sportwagon myself, silver exterior, saddle leather momo interior. If I had the chance to buy it back, I would.

[@georgebettiol8338]

@@GreasyFingers The Alfa 156 V6 has certainly created some headaches, and it's somewhat consoling when others have encountered similar poor workmanship issues on their cars. In my case, all is forgiven when I hear the delightful and sonorous Busso V6 engine in full flight. I'm so smitten that I'm now in a 'chase' to find an unmolestered version of its bigger brother - the Alfa 156 GTA - which given its age is somewhat challenging. As in your case, I'd dearly love a 156 GTA Sportswagon - however these were not imported to Australia - so a sedan will have to do.

[@rozinant1237]

So satisfying, thank you.

[@GreasyFingers]

Welcome, mate!

[@charvel25]

Great work as always and great video. I liked hearing your story and plans for the future. I wish you success

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, mate.

[@Devon_Architect]

Love your videos especially on the 928 and I can completely sympathise with the wing mirror problem (and boot release). Good luck on an excellent channel.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Steven. Every little thing on this car is complicated. And I love it.

[@alastairwatson3201]

Welcome back! I’ve missed your videos, so I’m very pleased to hear that you’ll be doing more of them. Thanks. PS: thanks, also, for recommending those heat-shrink / molten solder crimps; I’ve been wondering if they were any good.

[@GreasyFingers]

No long term experience yet, but the handling is fantastic. Fossile fools? 😆😆

[@johnsherborne3245]

The advert says “one careful owner” what they don’t say is about the other rather less careful owner. I took my lock barrels out to repaint the bezels which were a bit moth eaten. Etch primer and two pack Matt epoxy paint, then stoved at 110C gives a harder finish.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, John. Interesting! I have that on my list too.

[@richardporter6201]

Great video, loved the Ted Lasso hat. One of my favorite shows. If you have a chance go to Richmond just outside of London where filmed. Great place lots of fun to see locations in the series.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Richard. I’m going to Goodwood this year and Richmond is on my list. I’m a fan!!

[@contactJT1]

Love these videos. Inspirational! Looking for to the continued great content from the new workshop!

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, John. They’re coming …

[@halvardollikainen3999]

Interesting to hear some of your background and where you come from. Looking forward to follow your channel in the future also! I have really liked to watch what you do 😊

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, mate. The best‘s yet to come, I hope.

[@Petrolhead912]

Fabulous as usual, this just confirms my suspicions regarding modern classic cars , the electrical engineering in them is just too complicated for me to handle. I Love the 928 but it’s way past my technical expertise 😳

[@GreasyFingers]

You’re right, electrically, it’s about the most complex car ever built before the age of CAN bus and ECU‘s. There’s a single wire to every electrical sink … I’m seeing it a bit as a learning object myself. I’m thinking that if I survive this, no electric problem in any car will ever make me anxious again. Shock therapy!

[@pederfallbom]

Thank you for this very inspiring content🤝 I pretty much do what you do and currently work on a 79 928. The challenges are many and when you do it all by yourself you need inspiration. Your work are just that, humorous, and of great quality! Keep up the good work, Im going out to the garage......

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Peder. How was your day in the garage? ☺️

[@pederfallbom]

@@GreasyFingers I took the car out and gave it a wash. The sun was out so a great "time in the garage" Searching for a new suitable suspension for it but difficult to find something similar to a stock 79. There is Koni and Bilstein but they are to hard. Stock Boge is out. If you know any let me know. Thanks👌

[@johnmcdermott5505]

Excellent content and genuinely funny narration. Have a ‘79 928 sitting under a cover waiting for some TLC and a restored ‘69 Alfa Spider so we have similar taste in cars. Subscribed!

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, John. Wow, this little list of cars is electrifying. I love the purity of the 70ies 928 design. My magic words are hellblau metallic, kork interior and Paschas all over. How’s yours? No need to comment on a 69 Spider. Jethro had a number of green ones going through his work shop recently, I loved them all.

[@johnmcdermott5505]

@@GreasyFingers my ‘79 was originally tobacco brown metallic over cork interior. Seats had the beige vertical stripe cloth inserts but now tan vinyl. Sadly the previous owner painted it (BADLY!) in metallic black so I need to repaint the car back to its original colour. Interior will be cork with brown/tan pascha. I believe it was sold new in Munich before being imported to the US in the ‘80’s as I found a sticker from a Munich tennis club under the lid of the rear glovebox. No sunroof. Single door mirror. 5 speed. Love that clean look. Also have an ‘85 Euro S engine to go into it for a few more ponies :-)

[@GreasyFingers]

@@johnmcdermott5505 Wow, you gotta see the insta account of Susanne.Marack, she basically has the car you’re describing!

[@johnmcdermott5505]

@@GreasyFingers how cool! Thanks for the tip. She has a gorgeous car.

[@brynowen9922]

Great vid as ever, missing the pink primer though ;-)

[@GreasyFingers]

Lots of it coming … 😊💜

[@natjes6017]

Great news about your workshop 😊 This probably means I have to get Instagram, which I´ve managed to avoid til now. Damn you 😁

[@GreasyFingers]

You don’t really HAVE TO … 😆

[@frednetherlands887]

Danke 🎉

[@GreasyFingers]

Graag gezien. ☺️

[@johnmcdonnell81]

Subscribed.

[@GreasyFingers]

Welcome, John.

[@justinlafever5653]

Excellent work!! Love watching your work! I am surprised you didn’t show the removal of window trim. Those things fought me something fierce on my ‘79 928 when I removed them. Hopefully yours were more “willing” than mine to remove, lol.

[@GreasyFingers]

Hi Justin. Thanks! It was a nightmare to get them off and I have good footage about it, I just thought I’d use it with the film about the respray.

[@justinlafever5653]

@@GreasyFingers Ah, gotcha! That makes sense to include it with the respray video.

[@KenKroslowitz]

I've owned 4 porsche's, and I regret selling my 86 928S the most. A word of caution: check the rubber grommet that feeds the cable thru the transmission tunnel to the O2 sensor. It sits directly above the catalytic converter and gets dried out. It's also an infused wire, and can start an electrical fire if it shorts out. Ask me how I know.😢

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks for commenting, Ken! I think there’s just one way to overcome the loss of four Porsches, get a fifth one. Thanks for the word of caution! I guess I haven’t even looked whether my car has a catalytic converter, but likely, 85 in Spain, she doesn’t.

[@serpentza]

Curious about that odd red square red light ruining the look of your rear bumper, is that something mandatory to your corner of Europe?

[@GreasyFingers]

Yes, that’s the rear fog light. Not sure whether it was standard back then or an extra. In the latter case you even had to pay for ruining your car.

[@serpentza]

@@GreasyFingers I sincerely hope you're allowed to remove that and restore the integrity of the rear bumper, very much looking forward to more 928 installments, this is my favourite out of your very interesting collection of cars

[@giftigerschwede3529]

Klasse !

[@GreasyFingers]

Danke, Andreas. ☺️

[@adamt3332]

3d print The connector

[@GreasyFingers]

Yes, sure. I work for Dassault Systems, so making a 3D model would have been feasible. Someone else has to do that now and I encourage him, I’d order 20 immediately.

[@adamt3332]

@@GreasyFingers only 928 enthusiast are capable of those things. No one else even cares. And probably you are not the only one with this problem... i will dare to say it is common on 928

[@bradcrossman5068]

On a slightly different note, i have to ask what is that motorcycle in the background of the shot around the 18:53 mark? It's quite unlike anything i've seen before.

[@GreasyFingers]

Hi Brad. That’s a Zündapp, Munich motorbike company, vanished from the market in the mid eighties.

[@bradcrossman5068]

@@GreasyFingers I'm familiar with the name but not that particular model. The twin shocks on the rear and the motor configuration has me baffled. I vaguely remember reading about 50cc Zundapps with 15 speed transmissions competing in the ISDT from years ago. If i remember, they had a serious backing from the manufacturer in competition. Will we possibly see any content with it featured? EDIT: After a little Googling, i'm guessing that the bike is an early 60's 'Combinette' model? It appears in great shape!

[@skafy9999]

Few days ago i was thinking that a new video shoud appear

[@GreasyFingers]

That’s a miracle! 😁

[@michaeltutt3345]

Can you give me your thoughts on car lifts. Specifically your single post lift. I’ve been intrigued with your many uses of the lift. How is the stability and portability. Is it difficult to properly place the lift/arms? Regards

[@GreasyFingers]

Hi Michael. The undercarriage of the lift stands rather tall which is no problem for my Alfa‘s but for very low Porsches it requires some back and forth to not hit anything when placing the lift under the car. Portability is great. It’s possible to move the car around when it’s on the lift. Stability is not great but okay. The one big advantage is that nothing‘s in your way at the side where the post is not. I’d buy it again.

[@DS246416]

if anyone can give her the love and attention needed it's yourself!

[@GreasyFingers]

I sometimes wonder whether she’s deserved it. 😆

[@YoYo-db3uj]

@22:00 Do you see what I see? ;) Love your videos.

[@GreasyFingers]

Ahhh, I guess you mean the edge of the actuator rod working through the insulation? Sorted, but sorted after the film was made.

[@YoYo-db3uj]

​​@@GreasyFingers That's what I meant.. 🙂 Good they're fixed now. My '86 911 door mirrors, probably the same as your 928 mirrors, I also remember as overcomplicated.

[@flyingarts6765]

Any news about Jethro B...hr was last seen visiting you !

[@GreasyFingers]

Yeah, I miss him too, but no worries, he’ll be back.

[@johnjoseph911]

The more I understand about the 928 and 944 turbo the more I can see why Porsche thought they would replace the 911 in the 80’s.

[@GreasyFingers]

Very wise! Really, they’re turning me on every day a bit more.

[@colinjmoore1]

Hi I’ve just become the owner of a 928 of 1979 vintage & your video on the door mirrors & locks is great !! Can you now do a series on ; engine, gearbox, suspension , brakes ……….😂 watched lots of the 911 series too . Seriously great work 👌

[@scaleartsg]

so its true light saber vacuum cleaners exists!

[@GreasyFingers]

Yes, it’s true. In a galaxy far far away …

[@uniqueaustraliandestinatio1352]

I'm still smiling at the thought of a special place in Hell being reserved for 928 butchers, however you must admit that they, and their brethren are responsible ultimately for some great KZbin content courtesy of yourself.

[@GreasyFingers]

Yeah, there’s good and bad in everything. 😄

[@axispowerdiesel]

My friend owns 20 928s, could be mental illness....these things are some of my least favorite cars to work on ever

[@GreasyFingers]

It clearly IS an mental disease. One test I suffer on myself, though it’s not yet that much progressed. And yes, also working on them is a pain, but very rewarding too.

[@chrischallis4240]

Why are Porsche electrical plug connectors so difficult to work with ? - doesn’t need to be that way. Bain of my life..!

[@GreasyFingers]

I really don’t know, asked myself the same question. Maybe they were in a “take what you can get” position for too long?

[@mikesage9544]

Gott sei Dank!!! Fam Porsche haben ein 928 mit zwei Turen entworfen. Morgen bestell ich fur dich ein zupassende Quetschzange fur die Original Kabelanschlusse. Ich brings mit.. Der Affe von der Insel.

[@GreasyFingers]

Du meinst im Gegensatz zu vier versauten Türen? 😃 Talk to you later …

[@bluesbrother6525]

Your sense of humour is drier than very dry thing

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks for commenting. Someone once wrote me: “if it were any drier, it’d come as sand out of my keyboard”. 😆

[@Richard-r4u3o]

enjoy watching and sometimes pick up tips for how to approach my BGTV8.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Richard. Cheers vor your BGTV8, I love the car.