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9 years 1 month ago #19819 by Rich928
Replied by Rich928 on topic New member from Mexico
Federico,

You also should tell us if your 1985 Porsche 928 is a North American 32-valve motor (with catalytic convertor) or is a Euro/ROW model that is 16-valve - I would guess that either model may be sold in Mexico. There are considerable differences, the easiest way to tell is to look at the intake manifold; the 32-valve motor is covered with pipes that run parallel to the ground (you can barely see the engine), the 16-valve motor has an intake system that looks like a spider standing up on the 8 legs (intake runners).

The 32-valve motor has Lambda air/fuel regulation and an O2 sensor to go along with the Cats - the Lambda system automatically regulates the air/fuel ratio. It also has automatic idle speed regulation. The Euro model air/fuel ratio is static set at 0.5 - 1.5% and HC PPM less that 300 set at the MAF and the idle speed is static 700 - 750 RPM set at the throttle body.

For 32-valve motor owners, please be aware that it is necessary to set the base CO% (air-fuel ratio) at 0.4 - 0.8% with HC less than 300 PPM and idle speed at 660 - 700 RPM for your motor to run correctly. Instructions are in the factory workshop manual.

If your 928 doesn't have a service history, or if the cam belt hasn't been changed in the past 20,000 miles I suggest that the cam belt and water pump be changed and the tensioner roller bearings be inspected. It is an interference motor so if the cam belt slips or fails the valves will hit the pistons and a very expensive repair job involving removing the heads and replacing valves will be required.

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9 years 1 month ago #19822 by federico
Replied by federico on topic New member from Mexico
Hello Rich, I should have given you more information on my car, now I see it is very important.
The car is a US model, WP0JB0922FS860899, it was sold in Wisconsin and was there until I bught it few weeks ago. License plates are from Wis. 2009, PO had it for about two years and could never start it. He mentioned the car did not start since '09.
The only key that came with the car was broken at the handle and made us think it was a key with a chip like other cars, later I found out it has no chip and the circuit in the handle is for a light.
I am looking for an '85 shop manual and I suppose in it they specify the differences in US and Euro models, is the one in CD recommended?.
I have no records of any maintenance so I guess I will have to change the timing belts and water pump.
For now I will focus on getting spark and fuel in the engine and get it running.

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