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PostPosted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 11:15 pm    Post subject: 924 will not start Reply with quote

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  



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PostPosted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 11:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 12:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

+1
Fuel and spark - arriving in the proper volume and time.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 09, 2019 6:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Almost certainly points ignition not electronic, check that first, points will oxidise if left standing.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 2:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

listen if you hear fuel pump when you turn the key, my vote goes to the infamous fuel pump relay again
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 5:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 10:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

There might be a lot of gasoline in your oil caused by unsuccessful start attempts. If so, change your oil and filter.
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 04, 2019 2:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

yes there was actually....
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