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Edwardsgw
Joined: 24 Mar 2017 Posts: 4 Location: Georgia
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Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2017 11:16 am Post subject: New to me 931 |
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Finally bought a 931 that I've been wanting for several years (from a friend). Car has just over 34,000 miles and is in near showroom condition. It still has the original tires, belts, etc. Unfortunately it hasn't been run in about 4 years. The sticky on recovering these cars is great and I've replaced the timing belt already (removing the timing cover is was an interesting challenge!).
Car had 10 gallons of fuel in the tank, which I have now emptied and cleaned. Unfortunately the in-tank pump would not run so I'm waiting on one now. Also had to exercise the LR brake caliper since it locked up as I was unloading it from the trailer. Clutch also seems to be rusted to the flywheel and I'm afraid I might have bent the release fork.
Quite a ways to go to get it running but I'm pretty enthused. I would post pictures if I could figure out how.
Gary _________________ 1981 931
1987 944S
1987 300TD Turbo
1987 944 track car
1988 944 Turbo S (silver rose)
1992 500E
1993 400E
1994 E320 Cabriolet
1999 996
1999 SL600
1976 Ford F350 Crew Cab |
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morghen
Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 8884 Location: Romania
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Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2017 9:45 pm Post subject: |
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use photobucket or flickr to store your images then post links.
good luck with the project. _________________ https://www.the924.com |
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Paul
Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 9491 Location: Southeast Wisconsin
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Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 6:08 am Post subject: |
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Edwardsgw,
Any news on your efforts to save a 931? _________________ 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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Edwardsgw
Joined: 24 Mar 2017 Posts: 4 Location: Georgia
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Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 11:35 am Post subject: |
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Nice of you to ask! Here are some pictures (I hope I've done this right):
https://www.flickr.com/photos/152070074@N05/35560837186/in/datetaken/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/152070074@N05/35599622945/in/datetaken/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/152070074@N05/35431342952/in/datetaken/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/152070074@N05/35431336342/in/datetaken/
Over the last several months I have done the following:
- drained and cleaned fuel tank
- replaced fuel pumps (both of them) and fuel filter
- replaced timing belt
- replaced air filter
- replaced clutch and clutch slave cylinder. The clutch had attached itself to the flywheel. Not fun.
- replaced wastegate diaphragm (didn't need it)
- replaced spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor
- adjusted valves
- performed injector quantity test. Found one injector loose (could move it back and forth easily). The adapter was loose in the head. 2 other adapters were loose but not to this point.
- adjusted mixture
- replaced warm-up regulator
- replaced tires with new Pirelli CN36 185/70 15's
- exercised the RR brake caliper piston due to sticking
- replaced battery with a Porsche battery
- replaced ash tray
It's finally running pretty well though still has a minor vacuum leak from a non-operable brake booster.
Took it to the Highlands Motoring Festival earlier this month (I actually entered the car in the show before I bought it). Drove in the 170 mile rally around the mountains on Friday and won an "Outstanding in Class" award in the show on Saturday (sort of a second place award).
https://highlandsmotoringfestival.com/forums/topic/foreign-sport-non-british/
I love the car though it can be pretty vexing to fix and to find parts for. This forum has been indispensable! _________________ 1981 931
1987 944S
1987 300TD Turbo
1987 944 track car
1988 944 Turbo S (silver rose)
1992 500E
1993 400E
1994 E320 Cabriolet
1999 996
1999 SL600
1976 Ford F350 Crew Cab |
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Paul
Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 9491 Location: Southeast Wisconsin
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Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2017 12:15 pm Post subject: |
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Well done, excellent example! _________________ 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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Goldwolf
Joined: 25 Jun 2017 Posts: 264 Location: Athens,GA
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Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 11:17 pm Post subject: |
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What part of Georgia are you in? I will hopefully land a 931 soon. |
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Edwardsgw
Joined: 24 Mar 2017 Posts: 4 Location: Georgia
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Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 11:33 pm Post subject: |
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Lincoln County, a little over an hour from Athens. Would be glad to go look at car with you. _________________ 1981 931
1987 944S
1987 300TD Turbo
1987 944 track car
1988 944 Turbo S (silver rose)
1992 500E
1993 400E
1994 E320 Cabriolet
1999 996
1999 SL600
1976 Ford F350 Crew Cab |
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Goldwolf
Joined: 25 Jun 2017 Posts: 264 Location: Athens,GA
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 3:32 am Post subject: |
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Thanks, still looking for one. Had one in Philly that I was about to buy, but he sold it locally this morning. |
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