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newbie924
Joined: 16 Mar 2016 Posts: 104 Location: EUROPE MALTA
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 11:15 pm Post subject: 924 will not start |
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I have just purchased another 924 which I believe is a 1978 model according to its chassis number which is 9248103078,,,, the car has the usual K jetronic system and is not starting. What should I look for first before deciding to scrap the Bosch system and fit carbs? |
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morghen
Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 8868 Location: Romania
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 11:24 pm Post subject: |
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many things
see if there is fresh fuel in the tank, see if injectors spray, see if spark plugs produce spark, see if engine timing is right, check if spark timing is on point, check engine for compression. _________________ https://www.the924.com |
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Fifty50Plus
Joined: 28 Feb 2008 Posts: 1353 Location: Washington DC area
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Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 12:46 am Post subject: |
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+1
Fuel and spark - arriving in the proper volume and time. _________________ 1979 924 NA race car
1982 924 NA race car - Sold
1982 924 Turbo almost a PoS
1981 924 Turbo a real PoS, new engine
1982 924 Turbo nice body, blown engine
1972 911 E race car - going to Vintage
Various 944s to become IT-S race car |
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scm924s
Joined: 22 Oct 2010 Posts: 261 Location: Gloucester UK
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2019 6:03 am Post subject: |
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Almost certainly points ignition not electronic, check that first, points will oxidise if left standing. _________________ 1984 n/a Ruby Red Metallic
1988 924S Guards red- sold
1986 924S Guards Red - sold
1984 n/a Black - sold
1980 n/a Le Mans#1 - sold
1980 n/a Le Mans#2- sold
1977 Martini - sold |
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snakoil
Joined: 09 Feb 2010 Posts: 362 Location: Montreal, Canada
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Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 2:06 am Post subject: |
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listen if you hear fuel pump when you turn the key, my vote goes to the infamous fuel pump relay again _________________ 1979 924 NA |
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newbie924
Joined: 16 Mar 2016 Posts: 104 Location: EUROPE MALTA
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 5:09 am Post subject: |
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Problem solved,, had the distributor cap turned and points not set properly,, while 2 spark plug leads were misplaced... most probably the previous owner did not know exactly what he was doing...car spluttered at first but runs now.. needs some miles on it though to get rid of some carbon/oil or whatever that is coming from the exhausts... |
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Paul
Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 9491 Location: Southeast Wisconsin
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 10:56 am Post subject: |
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There might be a lot of gasoline in your oil caused by unsuccessful start attempts. If so, change your oil and filter. _________________ White 87 924S "Ghost"
Silver 98 986 3.6l 320 HP "Frank N Stein"
White 01 986 "Christine"
Polar Silver 02 996TT. "Turbo"
Owned and repaired 924s since 1977
Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy. |
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newbie924
Joined: 16 Mar 2016 Posts: 104 Location: EUROPE MALTA
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Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2019 2:16 am Post subject: |
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yes there was actually.... |
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