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Porsche924Me
Joined: 21 May 2021 Posts: 15 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Mon May 24, 2021 11:25 pm Post subject: New Porsche 924S owner |
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Hi all. Been lurking around the forum a few weeks and finding some helpful info on the threads and as a first time Porsche owner thought I would sign up and introduce myself as I will have some questions to come
My name is Martyn. Car enthusiast as I expect we all are here. Love Jap and German cars mainly, having owned a couple BMW Z3s and a Skyline at one point, currently owning a Nissan 350z as my every day car I’ve been wanting to buy a classic / little bit of a project for weekend and pleasure use
I’ve been eyeing up the Porsche 944’s for a few years, was going to buy one off a friend that unfortunately he has left to rot on his drive for the past 7 years but he wants too much for it considering the amount of work it needs unfortunately. Then I came across this 924s and other than a faded bonnet and a faded roof with a bit of work needed here and there she seems mechanically sound, not much rust considering the age (little bit near front passenger sill and looks to be some hiding behind the driver side rear spat) but I’m in love with it. It’s listed as black but it’s almost a slate black, whatever it is I really like the colour and would like to restore it to the same if it turns out it is a factory colour
Thanks in advance for any future help with my questions / car niggles to come !
First one is, does anyone recommend any preventative work / checks to start with?
Pictures available here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/73SUj5c9mVwVezU88 _________________ Jap and German Car Enthusiast
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Fasteddie313
Joined: 29 Sep 2013 Posts: 2596 Location: MI
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Posted: Tue May 25, 2021 12:16 am Post subject: |
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Nice!!
I like the color a lot too!
Welcome! _________________ 80 Turbo - Slightly Modified |
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Rasta Monsta
Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11723 Location: PacNW
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Posted: Tue May 25, 2021 1:34 am Post subject: |
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Greetings!
Do you know the service history on the car? If the timing belt is of unknown age, you should plan on replacing soon. . .a great way to drive into the 2.5 platform. _________________ Toofah King Bad
- WeiBe (1987 924S 2.5t) - 931 S3
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Porsche924Me
Joined: 21 May 2021 Posts: 15 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Tue May 25, 2021 7:33 am Post subject: |
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Rasta Monsta wrote: | Greetings!
Do you know the service history on the car? If the timing belt is of unknown age, you should plan on replacing soon. . .a great way to drive into the 2.5 platform. |
Thanks for the welcome guys and the advice on thing to check for first definitely appreciated
I have some history for the vehicle, There is a receipt from Dec 05 (about 35k miles ago) with :
-Timing belt
-Balance belt
-Timing belt pulley
-Roller pulley
-Roller
-Balance belt pulley
...Also Clutch Kit for £343
Would you recommend doing again? It does have a funny start sometimes. Sometimes it starts up fast and easy. Sometimes it struggles but then starts. It’s started every-time and once it’s going it idles perfect just sometimes has a strange lag to start, not sure how to explain it _________________ Jap and German Car Enthusiast |
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Rasta Monsta
Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11723 Location: PacNW
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Posted: Tue May 25, 2021 2:36 pm Post subject: |
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16 years ago? If it were me I'd park it and start ordering parts. _________________ Toofah King Bad
- WeiBe (1987 924S 2.5t) - 931 S3
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Porsche924Me
Joined: 21 May 2021 Posts: 15 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Tue May 25, 2021 4:36 pm Post subject: |
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Yep have done, it’s not my daily. Going to service it, flush the radiator etc as well before I start using it for weekend cruising.
Any other preventatives to look at as a priority ?
Thanks for the advice _________________ Jap and German Car Enthusiast |
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Fasteddie313
Joined: 29 Sep 2013 Posts: 2596 Location: MI
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Posted: Tue May 25, 2021 5:10 pm Post subject: |
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With a 15 year old timing belt it’s seriously a time bomb..
I wouldn’t even start it at all.. _________________ 80 Turbo - Slightly Modified |
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Porsche924Me
Joined: 21 May 2021 Posts: 15 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Tue May 25, 2021 5:11 pm Post subject: |
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Duly noted, will be the first thing to do ASAP
Thanks _________________ Jap and German Car Enthusiast |
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Rasta Monsta
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Posted: Tue May 25, 2021 11:07 pm Post subject: |
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Paragon has a nice belt and roller kit along with a front seal kit with collars. . . _________________ Toofah King Bad
- WeiBe (1987 924S 2.5t) - 931 S3
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Porsche924Me
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Rasta Monsta
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Porsche924Me
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Posted: Wed May 26, 2021 9:01 pm Post subject: |
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Brill thank you for your help! Tbh I’m going to take it to my local mechanic. Usually do things I can myself but with something as important as belts I don’t want to risk making a mistake _________________ Jap and German Car Enthusiast |
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Rasta Monsta
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Posted: Wed May 26, 2021 11:11 pm Post subject: |
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K, just make sure this isn't the first one they've done...there are a few tricks and things easily overlooked in this job. _________________ Toofah King Bad
- WeiBe (1987 924S 2.5t) - 931 S3
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Porsche924Me
Joined: 21 May 2021 Posts: 15 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Wed May 26, 2021 11:37 pm Post subject: |
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Will do, I gave him a call a couple days ago checked it would be something he would feel comfortable working on and he was quite enthusiastic as he used to have one so should be in good hands. But if you’re willing to provide a little tips list I will give him a heads up
Thanks again _________________ Jap and German Car Enthusiast |
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Rasta Monsta
Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11723 Location: PacNW
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Posted: Thu May 27, 2021 12:24 am Post subject: |
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Everything needed is here:
http://www.clarks-garage.com/shop-manual/repair-procedure-index4.htm
If you are committed to the car, you should consider resealing the balance shaft housings and oil cooler housing as well. The latter is especially important because a failure here could lead to bearing damage.
These motors can be quite leaky, and it is best to get them sealed up well. Once done, you should be good for 100k miles. _________________ Toofah King Bad
- WeiBe (1987 924S 2.5t) - 931 S3
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