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fish62570 · Joined: 03 Apr 2007 Posts: 54 Location: Burnsville,MN

Hello everyone.....
I have been finally driving my 78 924 NA for the summer and have a new issue to deal with. After having fuel problems in the past, due to a long sitting in a garage from the PO, I have recently been dealing with a strong raw gas smell. I haven't noticed any leaking, nor have I noticed any difference when there is a full tank compared to any empty tank. Let me tell you the headaches are coming from the smell and I generally put the hood up and leave the garage door open to ventilate. Upon searching I think I have noticed a stronger smell near the WUR. I have replaced the unit when I first got the vehicle and don't think it has gone faulty yet.

Thoughts??

BTW...I plan on selling the vehicle in the spring due to family issues....sucks cuz it is a fun drive, but would like the soon to be owner not encounter any headaches. I know hte cost that I have put into it won't be gotten out, but I guess I am kind hearted to a fault.
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Neil924 · Joined: 18 Mar 2003 Posts: 4225 Location: Canada

Could there be a crack in the gas tank on the upper part. Could the fuel neck be cracked where it meets the tank?

fish62570 · Joined: 03 Apr 2007 Posts: 54 Location: Burnsville,MN

Thanks for the quick response!!!! I will check it out for sure this evening. Am I able to check that connection through the interior of the car?
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Neil924 · Joined: 18 Mar 2003 Posts: 4225 Location: Canada

Stu2j · Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 1:33 am Post subject:

When my 924 had a strong smell of gas, the fuel neck had to be replaced.

FWIW...
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fish62570 · Joined: 03 Apr 2007 Posts: 54 Location: Burnsville,MN

I had recently spoke with someone that has extensive knowledge with the 924/944 systems. He had mentioned that a common problem regarding these cars is the fuel lines that connect the WUR and the fuel dizzy. Afetr the inspection, I think mine are a little bit on the rough side. Does anyone know where I might be able to get these? I am currently driving a 1978 924 NA. Also, I had recently aquired some new fuel lines from Porsche, a nice garage sale find for cheap, but the connectors are banjo fittings on each side. I currently have the screw on connection to the injectors in the car. Anyone have a part number for the banjo fitted injectors or input on what might be available ?
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johnathan1 · Joined: 08 Oct 2007 Posts: 308 Location: Downey, Ca

Also check your fuel accumulator/dampers...both of mine were blown and leaking within 20 miles of driving...

I would check Pelicanparts.com for the fuel lines...they have the factory diagrams that you can browse through...makes finding the part you're looking for very easy.

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-1987 Toyota Supra Turbo, Pearl White, BPU, 300RWHP @ 10psi.
-1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL

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fish62570 · Joined: 03 Apr 2007 Posts: 54 Location: Burnsville,MN

Thanks Johnathan! BTW, I had noticed your 77 is a five speed. May I ask what tranny you had installed?
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johnathan1 · Joined: 08 Oct 2007 Posts: 308 Location: Downey, Ca

Oops! That's a typo...mine is a 4-speed

I'm going to go change that now...
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-1977 924, 4-Spd...Gone
-1987 Toyota Supra Turbo, Pearl White, BPU, 300RWHP @ 10psi.
-1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL

WARNING: MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF AUDI OR VW!