Porsche 928 Episode 91 - THAT WAS CLOSE!

[@andydhillon1977]

I love when an random oddity stands out with no obvious signs is definitively solved! I bet you're learning a lot!

[@MrToddgibbs]

Hi Andy. Crazy amount… each bit teaches something new. Especially “torque up nuts”

[@OB928]

Your patience (again) is admirable. Good that you tracked it down. Yes, non-interference relieves some worry of the timing belt going, but if that gear came off, that wouldn’t have been good. A new wiring harness could eliminate many electrical gremlins. It did for me. Nice work!

[@MrToddgibbs]

Hi David, yes very happy it was an easy fix. Wiring doesn’t seem to be too bad. I’m slowly working my way through it all and it’s pretty logical

[@3xteban]

Nice catch Todd! That's one of the things me and my dad had to make sure we did right

[@MrToddgibbs]

Hey Esteban, there are so many of these critical components.I’ve been careful along the way but this one slipped through the net ! Let’s hope there aren’t others :)

[@mcr1photo]

Glad you found that.

[@MrToddgibbs]

Oh Michael, lucky I did ! although being a non-interference engine it wouldn't matter too much, but hey, better fixed.

[@neildonaldsonlotusexcelresto]

Looking forward to the next episode Todd!

[@MrToddgibbs]

Thanks Neil, got a few things cooking at the moment...

[@frankirvine316]

Hi Todd, Good to see your getting along with the 928,always something to tinker with✅ Haven’t progressed with mine sadly (health issues) quite the story but I’m staying focused Just a tip with your bonnet lift struts Todd,turn them so the shafts are pointing down and the body is at the top The reason for that,they dampen on extension,and shaft and main seal are lubricated Struts are my business (25 yrs)Strutwise Cheers Frank✅

[@MrToddgibbs]

Thank you Frank. Hope you are doing ok - please stay in touch!

[@frankirvine316]

@@MrToddgibbs Thanks Todd,currently battling with Stage 4 C but hanging in there and focusing on the light 💡 at the end of the tunnel ✅ Cheers Frank

[@MrToddgibbs]

Sorry to hear that Frank. Keep positive and I’ve got all fingers crossed

[@MrToddgibbs]

Comically I knew this and fitted my rear correctly - I’ll switch the bonnet ones

[@pieterschaar5613]

Yes that was close, good dagnosing to get to the issue, did think way back that it would be easy to forget to torque a bolt when only done up loose But she's sounding good, and I'll bet you are getting to be a gun a pulling things off and puttng back on

[@MrToddgibbs]

I had a sinking feeling for a while…. I suspected something terminal inside the engine. Happy to find it though and very comical that the nut was sat next to it!

[@howardsmiller]

The hydraulic lifters are a bit of a week spot. They're way too expensive to replace. When I was rebuilding my engine, I used a syringe to remove the oil through the small hole in the side and put new in. It seemed to make a difference. Could be deluding myself.

[@MrToddgibbs]

As long as it’s not critical I’m ok. Ran a lot today and no taps :)

[@redkenj]

Good job again. Lucky find indeed. Suggest you buy a Lotto ticket this week.

[@MrToddgibbs]

Lol love it

[@kfranck3396]

Nice work. When looking at the oil gear I saw that the bolt tightening the power steering bracket might have also been loose. Perhaps that was a different bolt. Perhaps you meant to loosen it.

[@MrToddgibbs]

Hey, yes I had to loosen all bolts in the area to get the cover off :)

[@noahblitzy3244]

note to self!

[@dannsmcshane1233]

Excellent todd got my 997 4s on the road well worth it

[@MrToddgibbs]

Oh well done! What were you fixing ?

[@seanr928docs7]

Well done. I can say that each time I build an engine I'm always nervous I'm going to have missed something exactly like you did. It does happen and you went about it the correct way on finding the issue. Just an FYI, you do not need that split washer on the oil pump.

[@MrToddgibbs]

Thanks Sean, Ive had the car up on ramps to double-check all the suspension and steering torques... all ok :)

[@howardsmiller]

It's not big and clever to be wise after the event, but a useful practice is to always mark torqued bolts with a paint stick when they're done. Then it's just a quick visual check. Saved me once or twice.

[@MrToddgibbs]

Oh I like that trick Howard…. Thanks

[@johnmcdonnell81]

Oh, that sounds so better. Great that you got stuck on and found the nut missing.

[@MrToddgibbs]

Crazy wasn’t it… so pleased to resolve

[@barriewright2857]

Bieuteful v8 noise 😊.

[@MrToddgibbs]

That’s exactly what I thought, Barrie :) just need a better exhaust so we can hear it easier !:)

[@mowdra]

Glad you found it. Great job.

[@MrToddgibbs]

It wasn’t a nice sound was it? Been getting worse and worse, and I knew I had to just go find it. Luckily it was pretty easy!

[@terryroe2023]

100% better for sure Todd. It's hard to pinpoint that tapping from where I'm sitting, I immediately thought tappets, it might be a sticky lifter or a dodgy injector. Try touching the fuel rails with the engine running Todd as you'll feel it for sure. If the tick is coming from the front of the engine stethoscope the alternator or take the belt off! However, didn't all 928 have this ticking when they were running? Kudos to you, my friend.

[@MrToddgibbs]

Hi Terry. I think it’s a tappet. It stopped after a few minutes and hasn’t done it since. I’m claiming it “fixed” :) been out again today for 2 mile drive and it was very good

[@terryroe2023]

@@MrToddgibbs that's very good news then. Once you've got the exhaust all done that's when you'll see the huge difference.

[@lesdmark]

This car has the CIS fuel injection system so no fuel rails and the injectors are incapable of clicking. They "sing" whilst working.

[@darrennic2565]

job well done..

[@MrToddgibbs]

Thanks Darren. "Fit Oil Pump"

[@TTjustTT]

Outstanding! Almost time for fancy floor mats.

[@MrToddgibbs]

Lol for the car or garage? :)

[@TTjustTT]

@@MrToddgibbs maybe both 😉

[@MrToddgibbs]

I would like to redo my garage!

[@TTjustTT]

@@MrToddgibbs that sounds cool! Maybe a new series of videos with lots of time laps? Another part of the journey. I made some shelves and painted my garage. I want to add lighting soon.

[@MrToddgibbs]

Lol one is enough !

[@TheLadeef]

if the oil pump started pulling out, it may have starved the engine?

[@MrToddgibbs]

Hey ladeef, it was just the pulley working it’s way off of the spindle. Oil pump is securely screwed in.