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moose315
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Just bought my first Porsche kinda a fixer upper but was wondering what sites to look for parts and info. also it just rolled over 100k so what are some things I should do to keep the car healthy.
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Fasteddie313
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2014 1:53 am Post subject: |
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timing belt instantly if its a 924 2.0 turbo or a 924S 2.5... there interference engines and a broken/slipped belt gets you an internal engine crash...
what exact kind of car is it? year? -- this is good to put into your signature so everyone instantly knows witch 924 package you are referring to when you ask questions..
until you are certain that the timing belt has been renewed; to start the car is a big gamble and the odds are not worth betting on...
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moose315
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2014 2:01 am Post subject: |
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thanks for the tips! it a 1987 924s 2.5 currently running and drives ok has a lot of vibration while idling though?
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Fasteddie313
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2014 2:05 am Post subject: |
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parts and info.
info?
if you have a 2.0 engine this here sight is a motherload of information, unquestionably the authority on the Porsche 924 with the 2.0 n/a or turbo
if it is a 924S with the 2.5 engine then I believe that would be more of a rennlist.com thing... it is the same engine as the 944 and those guys go more in depth on it than here... not that these guys don't know though 
the best way ive found to search these sights is to make google do it instead of the search feature.. most forum search features are lacking in general.. butt
google search ( site:924board.org "search terms" )
or say ( site:rennlist.com "search terms" )
parts?
ebay is a good source of parts sometimes, depends on what your looking for...
most parts come off of parts cars, your not going to be dealing with the dealership/auto zone style places much because these cars are so uncommon..
the forums are the best way to get your non wear parts, in FS/WTB threads..
however rennlist charges you for the privilege of postinf FS/WTB, this sight does not..
I hope I have been helpfull
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Fasteddie313
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2014 2:16 am Post subject: |
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| moose315 wrote: | | thanks for the tips! it a 1987 924s 2.5 currently running and drives ok has a lot of vibration while idling though? |
do you know the last time the FOES (front of engine service) was done? witch is the timing belt service on that car....
im tellin ya, it will self-destruct like an evil villans lair if the wrong belt breaks or slips or comes off because of things like the tensioners, water pump, the belt its self etc..
a lot of vibration while idleing sounds like it could very well be a simple vacuum leak... or about ten thousand other things I suppose, lol
check for vaccume leaks the best you can and make sure your ignition is in good shape, check the condition of your plugs/wires... a weak spark plug could cause a miss at idle but fire at higher rpm...
after you are sure of the FOES that is...
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fiat22turbo
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Excessive vibration is likely worn motor mounts (same as the early 944) with perhaps the need for a good tuneup (plugs, wires, cap and rotor, oil change).
If the timing belt is 3 years or 30,000 miles old, I'd plan on replacing the belts, hoses and water pump at the front of the motor at the very least.
Good luck!
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Rasta Monsta
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| Fasteddie313 wrote: | | if it is a 924S with the 2.5 engine then I believe that would be more of a rennlist.com thing.. |
wow, thanks for nothing, NEWB
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edredas
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Fasteddie, he wants his car fixed, so he's in the right spot. In case you haven't noticed, some of us have been working on these cars for decades and know everything about them. Rennlist is full of seventeen year olds that are just figuring this stuff out and it turns into a soap opera if you try to tell them that their bubble gum repair won't work.
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fiat22turbo
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| edredas wrote: | | Fasteddie, he wants his car fixed, so he's in the right spot. In case you haven't noticed, some of us have been working on these cars for decades and know everything about them. Rennlist is full of seventeen year olds that are just figuring this stuff out and it turns into a soap opera if you try to tell them that their bubble gum repair won't work. |
Actually in my experience many of those "kids" have migrated to 944online leaving some "core" folks at RL which seem to float between sites and there are the racers over on the spec 944 forums which are a bit more hardcore, but know maintenance inside and out and also how to go fast for reasonable money.
The 951 guys are another ball of wax altogether
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Rasta Monsta
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Anyway, welcome Moose. There is plenty of 2.5 knowledge on this board, we're glad you are here, and are ready willing and able to help you.
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Fasteddie313
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2014 11:31 am Post subject: |
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| Rasta Monsta wrote: | | Fasteddie313 wrote: | | if it is a 924S with the 2.5 engine then I believe that would be more of a rennlist.com thing.. |
wow, thanks for nothing, NEWB
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rasta bustin chops...
that's another thing you'll learn around here..
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JEREMY74
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i had some vibration at idle that smoothed out if i gave it a little gas. it was a bad engine mount.the passenger side goes out first because of the exhaust is on that side. i got a new set from ebay and not too bad a job replacing them both and what a difference that made. just something to look for. welcome to the board.
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moose315
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| Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 10:48 am Post subject: sorry i havent replied |
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ok so ive read everyone post it sounds like the motor mounts are my issue so ill swap them out and get back to everyone. on a side note im going to strip the entire interior and dynamat the floor and new carpet plus reupholster the seats. any tips!! also im a 25 year old doing this on the side of a full time job and my wife and I just had our first born so im kind of a busy guy. oh ya how do I posts pics
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Fasteddie313
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| Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 2:10 pm Post subject: Re: sorry i havent replied |
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| moose315 wrote: | | ok so ive read everyone post it sounds like the motor mounts are my issue so ill swap them out and get back to everyone. on a side note im going to strip the entire interior and dynamat the floor and new carpet plus reupholster the seats. any tips!! also im a 25 year old doing this on the side of a full time job and my wife and I just had our first born so im kind of a busy guy. oh ya how do I posts pics |
I use photobucket for my pics..
with this sight you have to host them on some other sight like that and copy the url link to your post, there is a thread here just on how to post pics
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