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Topic: 1980 Exhaust Manifold |
scm924s
Replies: 2
Views: 781
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2023 11:59 pm Subject: 1980 Exhaust Manifold |
048------ is for LHD, 047----- is for RHD |
Topic: Fuel tank cap Porsche 1976-1979 |
scm924s
Replies: 5
Views: 1889
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Fri May 26, 2023 4:55 am Subject: Fuel tank cap Porsche 1976-1979 |
There are aftermarket ones available in black (they are the same as some VW's) some wouldn't look out of place on an early car
https://www.vipacarparts.com/products/924-coupe-petrol-locking-fuel-ca ... |
Topic: Fuel tank cap Porsche 1976-1979 |
scm924s
Replies: 5
Views: 1889
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 5:02 am Subject: Fuel tank cap Porsche 1976-1979 |
You can use the cap from the later 924 just doesn't look the same but gets you out of trouble. |
Topic: Practical Classics show 24-26 March? Birmingham UK |
scm924s
Replies: 3
Views: 2150
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sat Mar 11, 2023 9:12 pm Subject: Practical Classics show 24-26 March? Birmingham UK |
Everyone welcome, Hall 3 stand 190.Emphasis for us this year is bodywork including a dash replacement.
https://porsche924.co.uk/
https://www.necrestorationshow.com/ |
Topic: Alternator fresh air vent piece & hose |
scm924s
Replies: 2
Views: 3440
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2022 9:05 pm Subject: Alternator fresh air vent piece & hose |
Available in UK from here
https://wooliesworkshop.com/products/porsche-924-alternator-cooling-duct-047-903-199-new-pre-order-only
He sources from USA apparently |
Topic: Alternative Fuel Pump Relay |
scm924s
Replies: 19
Views: 10602
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2022 11:34 pm Subject: Alternative Fuel Pump Relay |
It really doesn't have to be small enough to fit into the socket. If manufactured with a flylead with a plug to suit the socket, the relay can be mounted remotely.
Good luck with finding a solutio ... |
Topic: Boot Light doing weird stuff |
scm924s
Replies: 5
Views: 4945
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2022 11:03 pm Subject: Boot Light doing weird stuff |
I am positive the hatch light on early cars only operates when lights are on (it caused me some confusion on the Martini!), but cannot recall whether there was a special hatch strut on the early cars ... |
Topic: Boot Light doing weird stuff |
scm924s
Replies: 5
Views: 4945
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2022 7:22 am Subject: Boot Light doing weird stuff |
[quote]because the boot light only lights up with the headlights turned on.
That is correct for early (1976-8 ish). The rear hatch light will only come on with the 3 position switch with lights on. ... |
Topic: 1980 Porsche 924 VIN |
scm924s
Replies: 3
Views: 5837
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2022 12:40 am Subject: 1980 Porsche 924 VIN |
Stamped on top of the RH strut tower or stamped into the bulkhead in front of the battery (on LHD cars), depending on the year, not sure of date of changeover. |
Topic: 924 1978(wiring help) |
scm924s
Replies: 3
Views: 5565
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2022 4:28 pm Subject: 924 1978(wiring help) |
Top pic looks to be one end of the earth(ground) strap between engine and body, one end to coil mounting bracket, other to engine lifting bracket bolt,
Second pic, top item looks non OE?, lower ite ... |
Topic: What Paint code is your Martini? |
scm924s
Replies: 134
Views: 89932
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2022 3:57 am Subject: What Paint code is your Martini? |
I applaud the effort to document the special, but we should remember that its not anything to get too worked up over.
This is an old thread long forgotten. Not sure I would agree with the comm ... |
Topic: Runs rough under 2000rpm and only runs too rich |
scm924s
Replies: 6
Views: 12538
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 2:36 am Subject: Runs rough under 2000rpm and only runs too rich |
There are 2 screws governing idle and mixture, the idle is controlled by a screw on the throttle body and mixture controlled by a screw on the fuel distributor, both should ideally be adjusted by usi ... |
Topic: Skid plate removal question |
scm924s
Replies: 2
Views: 3658
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2021 6:43 pm Subject: Skid plate removal question |
The captive nut cage rusts allowing the nut to rotate freely, try and stop the nut rotating and if the screw doesn't come out, drill it out and use some plastic push fixings. |
Topic: delete vacuum lines |
scm924s
Replies: 1
Views: 3446
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2021 6:40 pm Subject: delete vacuum lines |
If you are not restricted by smog regs, you will probably find it advantageous to revert to the euro spec. Refer to the PET. |
Topic: 924 Martini restoration |
scm924s
Replies: 259
Views: 206186
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2021 9:03 pm Subject: 924 Martini restoration |
Great restoration, odd that US spec Martini had all black vinyl rear seats. I am aware that the 1976 n/a spec had this with a (usually) tartan front pair, but when released into UK and Europe in Marc ... |
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