Porsche Specialist Dublin/Wicklow

magicmike2212

Hello folks, can anyone recommend someone who services or does mechanical repairs on older Porsche's in the Dublin/Wicklow area? I'd like my 928 to be given the once over. Any suggestions happily received

okistag

magicmike2212 wrote: »

Hello folks, can anyone recommend someone who services or does mechanical repairs on older Porsche's in the Dublin/Wicklow area? I'd like my 928 to be given the once over. Any suggestions happily received

Terry Jackson Motors - Mercedes and Porsche specialist - Shankill just outside Bray. Phone number (01) 282 6965

magicmike2212

okistag wrote: »

Terry Jackson Motors - Mercedes and Porsche specialist - Shankill just outside Bray. Phone number (01) 282 6965

Cheers okistag, have you used them before for Porsche repairs? I knew they did Mercs but haven't heard anything before about Porsches.

God Father

Ah OP come on, where are the pics!?

magicmike2212

God Father wrote: »

Ah OP come on, where are the pics!?

Will get some up once she's cleaned up. A few small jobs to be done yet!

God Father

magicmike2212 wrote: »

Will get some up once she's cleaned up. A few small jobs to be done yet!

That will do


What year, auto?

I've an '87 S4 Auto in need of some tlc. waiting for the weather to get warmer and the engine will be pulled for head gasket and up refresh, fuel lines and a few other bits.

magicmike2212

The S4 is nice but I didnt want to pay the full tax. I might look into one next year! Its a 1983 auto. The 3-speed isnt the greatest but does the job!

Where are you getting the work done on yours?

God Father

magicmike2212 wrote: »

The S4 is nice but I didnt want to pay the full tax. I might look into one next year! Its a 1983 auto. The 3-speed isnt the greatest but does the job!

Where are you getting the work done on yours?

Yeah the under 30 year tax rate is crazy :mad:

Will be doing the work myself.

You should sign up to the UK 928.org.uk owners mail list here if you haven't already: http://lists.928.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/928uk

It's a great resource.

magicmike2212

thanks, I've just signed up. I find Rennlist is good too, plenty of info there.

unkel

And Rennlist

US centered, but remember most 928s were exported to the US. Incredible resource.

I miss my '86 S2. Couldn't afford the motor tax on it anymore during the recession so had to let it go

magicmike2212

thanks Unkel, I read the thread on here from when you bought your 928.

Do you have any recommendations for a decent mechanic? You can PM me if you want to.

unkel

Robert Furley near Kells (Co. Meath)

Not sure if he is still in business, but you can give it a try

Linky

magicmike2212

thanks, I've heard good reports about Robert Furley, but he's a bit far from me in Wicklow. It's about 1.5 hours each way to Kells!

Does anyone have experience of having their 928 looked after in either OPH or Barry Whelan? They're the only other Porsche specialists I know of in the area, just thought they were more 911 focused.

turbocab

magicmike2212 wrote: »

thanks, I've heard good reports about Robert Furley, but he's a bit far from me in Wicklow. It's about 1.5 hours each way to Kells!

Does anyone have experience of having their 928 looked after in either OPH or Barry Whelan? They're the only other Porsche specialists I know of in the area, just thought they were more 911 focused.

try brian kane he is the main man in Porsche club Ireland,he is great on all porsches,call him in harmonstown motors

magicmike2212

Thanks turbocab, I'll get in touch with him

turbocab

magicmike2212 wrote: »

Thaks turbocab, I'll get in touch with him

no problem, he has done belts and waterpump on my 944 turbo,very good value to and quick turnaround as well,

winnie the schtink

okistag wrote: »

Terry Jackson Motors - Mercedes and Porsche specialist - Shankill just outside Bray. Phone number (01) 282 6965

you will need a bucket of K.Y.jelly:eek:

magicmike2212

God Father wrote: »

That will do

I've an '87 S4 Auto in need of some tlc. waiting for the weather to get warmer and the engine will be pulled for head gasket and up refresh, fuel lines and a few other bits.

Did you buy the fuel lines yet God Father? They're on top of my list after reading a few threads on Rennlist (can't post link, not enough posts).

Looking to see where's the best place to get them, I'll try to fit them myself.

magicmike2212

winnie the schtink wrote: »

you will need a bucket of K.Y.jelly:eek:

I've seen a few of his receipts from a friends CL500...

911sc

turbocab wrote: »

try brian kane he is the main man in Porsche club Ireland,he is great on all porsches,call him in harmonstown motors

or Ken Bolger in Chapelizod http://www.specialistcarsireland.com/

okistag

magicmike2212 wrote: »

Cheers okistag, have you used them before for Porsche repairs? I knew they did Mercs but haven't heard anything before about Porsches.

They know Porsche and Merc equally as well.
Terry looks after some very special and rare Porsches and he himself is Porsche owner.
This is one of their own at Mondello and Terry taking a relaxed spin around Mondello track

winnie the schtink

TERRY:rolleyes: say no more

God Father

magicmike2212 wrote: »

Did you buy the fuel lines yet God Father? They're on top of my list after reading a few threads on Rennlist (can't post link, not enough posts).

Looking to see where's the best place to get them, I'll try to fit them myself.

I got a fuel line kit from Roger at 928sRus in the US.
Came with hose, fuel clamps and one original porsche fuel line.
Will be picking up another which is an official fuel line from Porsche or Rose passion as it is still available and cheap enough.

Though I still fancy some of Greg Brown's from Precision Motorwerks in the US, (Roger sells them). Expensive but top quality, fit and forget job.

I have a corroded main hard fuel line from the tank that needs repairing/replacing also. Looking into going nylon if I swap the full line.