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vikingfan1974 · Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 11:59 pm Post subject: Thoughts on new purchase

Found a 83 944 for sale...here is a quick description of it: 1983 Porsche 944 non turbo, 5 speed tranny, has bent valves, has new timing belt, fuel pump relay, Have new full head gasket set and remaned head that comes with the car. body in nice condition, interior good shape, front seats have the normal tears from age. He is asking 1400 obo...what should I offer??
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Grenadiers · Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 5:01 am Post subject:

The value is in the rebuilt head, the rest, as a roller, not much. The belts, rollers, and other FOES items will have to be done, again. Engine out is simpler, but one has to have the tools. Call AutoEdge in Mahtomedi, MN and ask them for a price on the above. And ask about swapping out the rod bearings too. You'll get a real quick idea on what to do! Better to find a better example. Unless you have the tools, the time, and inclination!
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'83 944 Track car.
'88 924S Track car.
'89 944 Turbo
2004 Winnebago Vectra monster RV
2012 Jeep Wrangler
2014 Kia Soul
2001 Ford F350 powerstroke

vikingfan1974 · Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 5:12 am Post subject:

Actually, just got back from looking at it...way too much involved...however I did buy his 1988 924s for 2500......48k no rust North Carolina car.
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88 924s

Grenadiers · Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 5:30 am Post subject:

ooohh! cool find! I have an '88 924S I bought last summer, body needs some work, as well as a new clutch, which I bought, and the dreaded FOES! Paul has the tools! Was thinking of pulling the engine and heading over to the east coast of Wisconnie this spring.
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'83 944 Track car.
'88 924S Track car.
'89 944 Turbo
2004 Winnebago Vectra monster RV
2012 Jeep Wrangler
2014 Kia Soul
2001 Ford F350 powerstroke

vikingfan1974 · Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 5:33 am Post subject:

Would be cool to put a fun run on.....Have there been any in our area?
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82 924 N/A
88 924s

Grenadiers · Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 5:48 am Post subject:

Not many, Brealytrent is one, not far, and have lost track of others. Oh, Flosho is in Eau Claire. We get quite a few car clubs out to our restaurant each summer. Had the Nordstern PCA club out in '08, they're due to come back. Oh, and Paul and Sharon come out quite a bit, now in his twin turbo!
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'83 944 Track car.
'88 924S Track car.
'89 944 Turbo
2004 Winnebago Vectra monster RV
2012 Jeep Wrangler
2014 Kia Soul
2001 Ford F350 powerstroke