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Topic: 1987 924S Speedometer and Odometer not working |
Octane
Replies: 13
Views: 14103
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 8:12 am Subject: 1987 924S Speedometer and Odometer not working |
Hopefully this helps...
http://www.924.org/techsection/12body.htm#4%20-%20Fixing%20a%20Broken%20Odometer |
Topic: Carb conversion - the verdict...plus a few pics |
Octane
Replies: 7
Views: 15925
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Forum: Performance Upgrades Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 1:29 am Subject: Carb conversion - the verdict...plus a few pics |
The only question is, what's with the green? Planning on painting your car that color?
I don't know, figured HEMI grabber green would make it go faster guess I was right. Seriously though I jus ... |
Topic: Carb conversion - the verdict...plus a few pics |
Octane
Replies: 7
Views: 15925
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Forum: Performance Upgrades Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2010 1:35 pm Subject: Carb conversion - the verdict...plus a few pics |
| Well it's been a long, tiring, and often times frustrating journey since I parked my 924 and put it up on jack stands last fall. Until this point it was a mostly well sorted and reliable bone stock 92 ... |
Topic: Weekend Project : Spoiler attached to Hatch |
Octane
Replies: 52
Views: 78060
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Forum: How-To Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 11:07 pm Subject: Weekend Project : Spoiler attached to Hatch |
Great write-up Dan. I considered doing this but ended up buying a complete 944 hatch for $150 instead... guess I wasn't too far off on the cost.
For anyone who wants to paint their lettering on the ... |
Topic: engine ground cables |
Octane
Replies: 10
Views: 4667
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 3:41 am Subject: engine ground cables |
| Good grounds are crucial. This is 1/0 gauge pure copper welding cable with copper lugs soldered on both ends. I ground the paint off to bare metal where it attaches to the block, then it runs about a ... |
Topic: BIG THANKS TO DAVE (DOCO) |
Octane
Replies: 12
Views: 6360
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2010 2:06 am Subject: BIG THANKS TO DAVE (DOCO) |
| Haha thanks guys. I think it'd be best if I brought it to someone who does lots of old VW's etc. to set up the carbs. I did buy a timing light so I can start playing around with that also. Basically I ... |
Topic: BIG THANKS TO DAVE (DOCO) |
Octane
Replies: 12
Views: 6360
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2010 11:15 pm Subject: BIG THANKS TO DAVE (DOCO) |
Well I got this thing on the road yesterday, half-assed the throttle linkage and installed the driver's seat with one bolt because I just wanted to drive it!
I had to advance the timing a little bi ... |
Topic: BIG THANKS TO DAVE (DOCO) |
Octane
Replies: 12
Views: 6360
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 9:14 pm Subject: BIG THANKS TO DAVE (DOCO) |
| As many of you saw in my other thread I was having some trouble getting my '77 924 to start after pulling the engine and converting to carbs. Thankfully Dave was able to make the trek to come out and ... |
Topic: Need some help... frusturated |
Octane
Replies: 22
Views: 11700
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 10:41 am Subject: Need some help... frusturated |
| Hey, not running yet although I haven't had much time to work on it. Got my shop cleaned out and some new spark plugs so I'm going to try again this week. I PM'd you Doco, thanks. |
Topic: Need some help... frusturated |
Octane
Replies: 22
Views: 11700
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2010 2:47 am Subject: Need some help... frusturated |
| No, it's still not running - although honestly I haven't had much time to work on it. DOCO, do you have a shop or something I can bring the car to for a few days? I will of course pay you for your tim ... |
Topic: Need some help... frusturated |
Octane
Replies: 22
Views: 11700
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 4:51 pm Subject: Need some help... frusturated |
Just curious, but why would we abandon the CIS on a car with only 56K miles on it?
Seems like it should have been OK for a little longer, mines got maybe 80K on it and it's been PO'ed to near death ... |
Topic: Need some help... frusturated |
Octane
Replies: 22
Views: 11700
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2010 10:28 am Subject: Need some help... frusturated |
| No I have not put a timing light on it as I do not have one. However I was extremely careful to reinstall everything exactly as it was removed and lining up dots etc. as per Haynes manual. However it' ... |
Topic: Need some help... frusturated |
Octane
Replies: 22
Views: 11700
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 11:19 pm Subject: Need some help... frusturated |
Still working on my winter project that's taken far too long, getting frustrated as hell and just want to drive this thing in the nice weather!
1977 Porsche 924 N/A, 56,000 miles. Bought last sprin ... |
Topic: Engine removal question |
Octane
Replies: 1
Views: 1828
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2010 5:21 am Subject: Engine removal question |
Pulling the motor for the first time... Everything is disconnected, left hand motor mount is off and cross
member is lowered now I just need to do the bellhousing and right side motor mount... The be ... |
Topic: turbo N/A engine pics - plumbing nightmare!! |
Octane
Replies: 40
Views: 48654
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Forum: Performance Upgrades Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2010 4:42 am Subject: turbo N/A engine pics - plumbing nightmare!! |
Amazing build... very impressed.
More information on the audi head would be great... sounds ideal for carb conversions. |
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