Porsche 928 Episode 126 - Blower Alternative FIX

This week's video focuses on the Blower Motor... stay tuned for a cheap alternative!
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[@PompeyMatt17]

the glass jar edit.....👌👌

[@MrToddgibbs]

Lol yes :)

[@80smercedesenthusiast88]

That was brilliant.

[@DrEd-th2lu]

What you do and have done in that little garage space, and DIY always amazes me. You are seldomly defeated. I’m a mechanic, and haven’t even gotten around to starting my 928 rebuild. You have educated me with your videos. I saved lots of them for the future… Great job! Can’t wait for more of the cosmetic rebuilds too. Fun.

[@MrToddgibbs]

Thank you! Glad my efforts are not wasted :)

[@jpodesva]

Thanks for another great episode, your work is inspirational. I think you asked last episode whether you should drop the engine and paint the engine compartment. For what it’s worth, I think if you have the opportunity to do that, you should. Cheers!

[@MrToddgibbs]

Thanks for the comment! :) yes I think I will remove the engine, it’s quite easy

[@MD-318]

Well blower me. I'm a real fan of this episode 😂

[@MrToddgibbs]

lol nice work there!

[@MrMqwse]

excellent frankenstein job on the motor Todd. and avoiding the 928 tax from price gougers .

[@MrToddgibbs]

Thanks for watching :)

[@neildonaldsonlotusexcelresto]

Nice bit of improvisation there Todd... If you have a press it helps removing parts off the motor spindle, rather than hammering it. I had similar issues with my cooling fans.

[@MrToddgibbs]

Hey Neil, I would love a press…

[@paulpedersen6904]

When you are looking for your no start problem when you turn the key and nothing happens... The next time it happens, try turning the key while at the same time pressing upwards on the key... If it starts this way, then the small shaft with the disk on it that sits behind the key barrel is worn out.. Look close on the stub with the notch at the disk end. You will see a worn out spot... This part is just pot metal and it wears out fast... New parts are available but they are different from yours... But they will still work. You will need to modify a new part to fit... Been there done that quite a few times... I have done the blower motor a few times too... Great find on the replacement motor I will be looking up that part here... I might have a couple 928s ;) or maybe a dozen or so lol great video thanks :)

[@MrToddgibbs]

Thanks for the comment - ah interesting, I will try that tomorrow. I have a replacement ignition switch, will that solve it, or is the issue elsewhere ?

[@MrToddgibbs]

Would you be able to message me on Instagram just in case I need some help with the ignition? @toddgibbs123

[@paulpedersen6904]

@@MrToddgibbs You can try a new switch but I suspect your trouble is inside further... Once you have the pod off. Use a hack saw blade cut a small groove next to the locking pin, Just enough that your can pry it out with a sharp chisel. You can rotate the key barrel a few milimeters and redrill the lock pin hole that sometimes works for awhile. You must file off the alignment tab to do that... But really the piece that the key barrel turns on, if you look close it will have a flat spot worn in it. Once you get the barrel out just reach in with small pliers, it comes out easy..

[@AlexCBrandon]

The moment I heard "glass" when you started tapping I winced lol. Wire wheel brush is definitely awesome, curious if you used WD40 to remove the rust with the wire wheel before the hammerite. WD40 + wire wheel on iron or steel rust does WONDERS. Also, with everything you've done so far have you considered offering restoration services for other peoples' 928s? Seems like you know a LOT about it now!

[@MrToddgibbs]

Hi Alex, lol yes glass. It didn’t break but I thought better of it. I’ve never tried wd40 but I’m desperate to now!! Sounds great. I never thought about doing other peoples repairs, not sure I would have time! Thanks for watching :)

[@colinblick8946]

Ye I would have stripped that motor just to make sure it was dead in the water…… but well done on codging a VW motor to fit …..I’ve done similar too….. oh I shud dig out the other wing to balance the car up 😂😂😎👌🏽

[@MrToddgibbs]

lol, I dug the other wing out about 10-15 videos back :)

[@OB928]

Thor called, he wants his hammer back.

[@MrToddgibbs]

Lol, tell him to get another one!

[@howardsmiller]

Ther's supposedly an early VW one (1980s Passat I think) that's close enough. I've tried a couple with not spectacular success. A ever, "Roger has them". Of course he does :)

[@MrToddgibbs]

Hey Howard, if you check the Ebay link I provided its one from a 2000 passat/golf etc. Fitted pretty much perfectly :)

[@howardsmiller]

@@MrToddgibbs I should watch to the end before commenting 😛

[@paultucker4923]

I fitted the Passat one and it burned out after less than a year. Smoke in cabin under glovebox, a few minutes of panic 🫤 Sometime I'll remove it and see if water got in, or whether it was something else.

[@MrToddgibbs]

Hi Paul, lets hope it was nothing too bad! at least its cheap to replace :)

[@paultucker4923]

@@MrToddgibbs I have another one , and when i get a chance I'll do the autopsy on the old one and go from there!