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15 years 2 months ago #5046 by mm928
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Yes James - I am thinking about that as well. One of my friends I met coming up from Fla had a bad fuel pump relay that almost kept him and his 2 boys from going home! But he found it and it was running well Sunday when they were leaving.

Here is some anecdotal info after my first post above. After it cooled when I got there, about 1 1/2 hours later, It always started the whole weekend, and I took a couple of 1 hour trips in 87 degree weather. It also started after I got home after about 5 straight hours after my gas fill up going home. Once I got home, turned it off, started right back up.

However, I do think heat has something to do with it. I have no A/C yet, and it was high 80's at least all the way home, pretty uncomfortable at times. (low 80s seems ok). But as I approached home, it was 5:30-6:30 and it was cooler air and a nice drive that last hour 1/2. Somehow I think that made the difference. When I went down it was hot and stop and go traffic before I turned it off....So yeah it may be time for a few relay swaps...will let you know how it goes. Does kind of sound like a flakey electrical part doesn't it?
As a side note - when it stopped in Galax Va (home of mountain music in Va) The gas station mechanic worked in it for 1 hour and a 1/2,,,,final bill - 20 bucks for putting a new connector on the end of the oil sending wire. It pays to be nice and friendly! Also - BTW - I got 20+ MPG on the way down (using Exxon and Gulf). On the way back I used Shell, let's see how that pans out. It is a little more downhill on the way back.

* Shell Gas results - 21.7 MPG....not science, just sayin' :)

BUT overall it ran like a TOP! I had a great time. A couple of people had a few issues and only one that I remember was DOA, tranny went out and he had towed there. Met great people and got some good ideas, and a few deals from Dave and 2 hugs from Jeannie....can't complain!

1983 928S - 16v 4.7L L-Jetronic
Slate Blue Metallic w/ Blue Leather
85/86 exhaust manifolds
Y-Pipe
SS Hi-perf Cat
S4 springs
Bilstein shocks
Air pump delete
VIN: WP0JB0926DS861180
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15 years 2 months ago #5057 by pcar928fan
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I miss Jeannie! Interesting that everyone is talking about her, but no one seems to be posting any pics of her! That does not seem fair at all! The hottest 928 chick I know and not a pic one! That is just WRONG!

James
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15 years 2 months ago #5062 by mm928
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Yes - I agree....will do next time!

1983 928S - 16v 4.7L L-Jetronic
Slate Blue Metallic w/ Blue Leather
85/86 exhaust manifolds
Y-Pipe
SS Hi-perf Cat
S4 springs
Bilstein shocks
Air pump delete
VIN: WP0JB0926DS861180
- - Isn't Life great? - -

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