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Ketchup · Joined: 31 Mar 2010 Posts: 4 Location: Okanagan

Hey guys from British Columbia, Canada,

I'm new to the forum and looking for some help. My father bought a brand new Porsche 924 back in 1979 and drove it up until 1985 when he parked it in the garage and never touched it again. It was never properly stored, he just parked it and that was that. The car has 37000 Km and he kept a trip log documenting fill ups and mileage. Aesthetically, the car looks like it came off the lot other then a small dent on the right rear panel next to the light. The inside is flawless. I've included some pictures, i'll take some better ones next time I visit the parents.

Anyways, he has given me the car and I would like to get it running again. I have access to a shop with a hoist and all the tools necessary. However, I know very little about cars. I will be working on this myself and hopefully be able to inlist the help from a few knowledgeable friends.

My question is, where do I start? I really appreciate all your guys help. I would really love to get the car running again so that I could pick up my dad in his old porsche and take him out for dinner.

Talk to you guys soon.

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joejax · Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 10:45 am Post subject:

Hey Ketchup, welcome. Need to have the img before and after pics to see them,
try hitting preview to make sure your post is OK.

Fuel system will hopefully be the worse thing ahead of you.
I've been dealing with mine for awhile, cleaned out alot of
junk out of my tank, I think there's still more.
For some reason it doesn't like dirty gas.
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Uhhh...you got any pics?

Grenadiers · Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 10:51 am Post subject:

Good luck!

Mustard.
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'88 924S Track car.
'89 944 Turbo
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2012 Jeep Wrangler
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uffie. · Joined: 01 May 2010 Posts: 39 Location: New Jersey

To get your pictures from your computer in "a format the internet understands," in otherwords, host it on
tinypic.com
upload your photo there, and post the "IMG" code here.

emoore924 · Joined: 13 Apr 2004 Posts: 2815

Search around. There are a bunch of topics regarding toofah resurrection. Main thing will be draining/cleaning fuel system *BEFORE* trying to start it up. But brakes will be no good, tires junk, all rubber and belts will need replacing.

You have a good project there. Not difficult but you will need to do your homework. Oh, and welcome aboard. This is the best place to be to accomplish your goal with that car.

datatrain · Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 3:02 pm Post subject:

Where are you in the Okanagon ?

You'll find it a bit of a challenge finding some of the things you'll need.

I found Lordco to be a good source for parts. Sometimes they are the wrong ones but they'll change them or can order them.

There are good parts places in the states as well. AZ autohaus comes to mind.

Good luck.
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'78 924 NA with Collector plate
33 year old car, with me for 21 yrs
Mint '92 318i BMW
Near mint '98 Buick LeSabre
VE7HFR

J1NX3D · Joined: 06 Feb 2003 Posts: 1333 Location: New Zealand

356speedster · Joined: 06 Aug 2006 Posts: 122 Location: Norway

25 years is a long time.

Before trying to start it I would do this:

- Disconnecting the battery (order a new one)
- Pull the plugs
- Squirt a bit of oil into the cylinders and turn the engine around by hand a couple times
- Inspect/replace the plugs
- Check the plug/coil harness for cracks, moisture or corroded connections.
- Check/replace the distributor cap and rotor.
- Visually inspect fuel and vacuum hoses for cracks
- Drain and clean out the fuel tank
- Change air, oil and fuel filters.
- Change oil
- Drain, flush and refill coolant
- Inspect timing belt and accessory belts
- Clean up the ground spots
- Re-install battery and check if it starts
- If it fires keep an eye on oil pressure, water temp and charging voltage while you let it idle until the cooling fans kick in.
- Stop the engine and grab a beer while you plan to change the timing/acc belts

If you are lucky it will fire and run smooth, if not report back

After the engine runs, you still need to replace brake fluids, probably get new brake pads and maybe rotors if they are badly rusted, check all the electrics/lights etc.. grease up accelerator, clutch and E-brake cables, gear shift connections, check for exhaust leaks, order new tires etc, etc...

It's a long list, but if you are lucky you will end up with a very nice and reliable 924

NOTE! Get some more advice on how to clean up the fuel tank and how to flush out the fuel system, I'm no expert on how to do this right.
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Slam · Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 5:15 am Post subject:

As above plus one more thing: you'll need tires. Don't be surprised if the piston in the fuel dizzy is stuck.

Welcome to the board!
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'84 944 - kid blew motor
'83 944 - resting comfortably. For 12 years
'87 944 - sideswiped by trucker
'80 924 - gone
'78 924 - gone
'77 924 - rusting comfortably

sbarc · Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 9:20 am Post subject:

Good to see another person from BC on the board. Good luck with the 924.
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1990 928GT (ROW car)
1991 Toyota MR2
1989 Toyota MR2 Super Charged
1985 Toyota Supra
1973 Triumph GT6
1971 Opel GT

Ketchup · Joined: 31 Mar 2010 Posts: 4 Location: Okanagan

Wow...thanks for all the input gentlemen!
Datatrain, I'm north of you, in Vernon.
Here's those pictures.

joejax · Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 11:36 am Post subject:

Look's in great shape!

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datatrain · Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 1:39 pm Post subject:

Before you go too far you should get a copy of the Haynes 924 service manual. A quick read through will explain a lot of things about the car. You can't go wrong and you will need it for all the technical info it provides about how to set things to run properly and do testing if they don't.
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'78 924 NA with Collector plate
33 year old car, with me for 21 yrs
Mint '92 318i BMW
Near mint '98 Buick LeSabre
VE7HFR

skemcin · Joined: 02 Sep 2003 Posts: 1284 Location: Plainfield, IL

I"m in EXACTLY the boat. In fact, in the coming weeks, I will be posting a spreadsheet of what we will be doing. We, being my brother and I. We're resurrecting my 79 924 that has 8k miles (13k km). 356speedster outlines what we plan on doing, except for the tires which was mentioned a couple posts later.

The resurrection is planned for July 6,7 and 8 - just before the Porsche Parade scheduled nearby for that weekend.

I'll our experience and include any unexpected things that you might consider should you not have done your work yet.

Good Luck.
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9249206347 - 8k – waiting its resurrection, no power at the fuel pump and fuse #7 blows w/power

mikeprce · Posted: Sat May 29, 2010 7:15 am Post subject:

wheres the relish??

and also, nice goddamn porsche. i recently obtained one identical to yours (minus the paint and interior) and it is a really fun car to wrench at. you'll have lots of fun. start by cleaning the fuel system, testing your system pressure, and making sure the bushing at the shifter linkage isnt old or loose, or cracking, or detiorating in any way. have fun, and dont blow yourself up.

p.s. if you're using a quick start spray, make sure to lift the airsensor plate to let the solution get sprayed into your throttle body.

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