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H.K. Johnston · Joined: 25 Jun 2011 Posts: 11 Location: Columbus, Georgia

This car is a mess. I got it running but barely. I think the timing is off. It wont take gas when it warms up. It sputters and spits through the air horn. I cannot find a timing plate. there is a v in the crank pulley but nothing to reference it to. I adjusted a nut with a set screw in the fuel distributor thinking this was the mixture control. It must be because it ran better but not good enough to drive. I replaced the timing belt but followed the instructions that came with it and did not move any thing. I think the belt is on right but I am not sure. I need to get a manual but it appears that the Haynes is not that good so can someone recommend a good one. Any ideas on how to get this thing running would be appreciated. I like the car and want to restore it. The compression is good as well as the oil pressure. It does not run hot but has been really messed with as far as rigging and adapting. The wires under the dash have been fooled with and it is a rats nest. This car will take some work but I got it for the price of a tow so I'm not suffering yet. I just need some info and what to do next. I am looking at the hose diagram that was suggested and I will post the hose name I'm looking for when I find it. I put clamps on the one I made up and it seems to be working ok. hkj
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bnoon · Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 12:44 pm Post subject:

Buy a Bosch fuel system tester from Dam (Ideola) at Ideola's Garage. Almost for sure the warm up regulator is clogged.
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!tom · Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 3:28 pm Post subject:

Haynes is the best manual there is for these cars, other than the official Porsche manuals, and is the one routinely recommended.

The How-To forum is reserved for posting instructions on how to perform maintenance or other tasks, not for asking questions (unless it's a discussion of the How-To). This is best asked in the 931 discussion area.
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ideola · Joined: 01 Oct 2004 Posts: 15550 Location: Spring Lake MI

Reading Assignment.

Wow. That felt good. Haven't done that in while!

Start with the above link. PM or post back if you have follow-up questions.

The Haynes manual isn't going to be very useful for the issues you're having because it doesn't adequately cover the late model 931. You would be better served to get a copy of the Factory Service Manual, but they're not easy to find and may end up costing you more than you paid for the car...

Good luck...
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H.K. Johnston · Joined: 25 Jun 2011 Posts: 11 Location: Columbus, Georgia

I read the reading and it was extremely helpful. They are right about the elbows they are cracked and hard to find. I have a Haynes manual coming but the fsm is a needle in a haystack. I though I found one on amazon but it was sold and they had not changed the listing. Ya'll gave me some good insight and I believe this car will run. The compression is ok and I have the timing right. I rebuilt cleaned the wru this past weekend. I may try to put the air tex pump back on because the filter was indeed mounted the wrong way. Thanks for the help and let me know if you think of anything else. H.K. Johnston
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stevekat · Joined: 19 Jan 2008 Posts: 719 Location: Los Angeles, CA

The full set of factory service manuals is often available for about $100 on ebay. I've seen the 924 turbo supplement manual for $35 - $50.
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stevekat · Joined: 19 Jan 2008 Posts: 719 Location: Los Angeles, CA

Here are three of the four from the factory set for cheap. You'll need to add the Turbo volume. Then you'll be short one. But for $10 plus shipping you'll have a good base.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1976-Porsche-924-service-manuals-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQfitsZMakeQ3aPorscheQ7cModelQ3a924QQhashZitem1e651f1c10QQitemZ130545556496QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_500wt_1102
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Gone to new home: '81 924T, US version, CGT Intercooler, UTCIS-PT, Euro DITC, Greddy Trust MBC, Forged Fuchs Flat Dish 6's, Factory Recaro's.

H.K. Johnston · Joined: 25 Jun 2011 Posts: 11 Location: Columbus, Georgia

Stevekat Thanks for the info. I placed a bid Curretly I'm the only one bidding so I ope I win it. Thanks again
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Carrera RSR · Joined: 08 Jan 2010 Posts: 2312 Location: Somerset, UK

Or you could just download all the volumes off the t'internet and keep them on your hard drive
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leadfoot · Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 11:04 pm Post subject:

send me a PM with the turbo section linky please
cheers
Stu
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