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First time Porsche Owner, 924s, maintenance questions
Hello! Im the proud new owner of the 1988 Porsche 924s. My uncle just gave me her since he thinks Ill be able to keep up with the maintenance. So, Ive read for hours and determined that you can run 15w50 oil or 20w50 (please correct me if im wrong). Other than that, I have no idea when to do things like the timing belt and valve adjustments. Can anyone fill me in?
I also need some recommendations on how to clean her up. Thank you!
If you don't have records of a timing belt change I'd do a belt and roller kit first thing. If you have oil leaks on front of the engine it's a good time to do a front engine seal kit. Timing belt has to come off to change the water pump so that's a "while you're in there" judgment call.
If you don't have records of a timing belt change I'd do a belt and roller kit first thing. If you have oil leaks on front of the engine it's a good time to do a front engine seal kit. Timing belt has to come off to change the water pump so that's a "while you're in there" judgment call.
Unlike my f250, the porsche doesnt leak oil, but ny uncle did the timing belt less than a thousand miles ago.
Here is what was in the car when it was new describing the options, apparently its a special edition- grey/bur cloth
Specialedition package
Radio "Charlestown"
1988 special edition model
It does appear your 924 is an SE model. Take at look at the options sticker...M756 would confirm this is an SE. Other options may include M404 [front/rear sways], M456 [M404 plus sport dampers], and M990 [seats with cloth/fabric inserts].
If this is indeed an M756-optioned 924, it would be a relatively rare car...probably one of less than a couple thousand ever built.
It does appear your 924 is an SE model. Take at look at the options sticker...M756 would confirm this is an SE. Other options may include M404 [front/rear sways], M456 [M404 plus sport dampers], and M990 [seats with cloth/fabric inserts].
If this is indeed an M756-optioned 924, it would be a relatively rare car...probably one of less than a couple thousand ever built.
It is an SE - 500 built. MJ 1988 total 2100 imported to the US. M030 is on the options sticker (trunk or service manual). No M404/M456. How's the interior?
The interior isnt great, but its not the worse I've ever seen.
Originally Posted by Holytin
It is an SE - 500 built. MJ 1988 total 2100 imported to the US. M030 is on the options sticker (trunk or service manual). No M404/M456. How's the interior?
what are the seats like under those seat covers?
also your car is a 5 speed manual not automatic.
also sunroof delete is cool.
what colour is it?
My mistake, yes 5 speed MANUAL. Lol. No sunroofs, and its black, still working on removing the oxidation. I have no clue, didnt know those were seat covers. Ill check tomorrow.
TO answer the original question, you should do the timing belt, balance belt and all rollers/sprockets every 30,000 miles.
You should change the water pump every 60,000 miles (every other belt change).
08-26-2016, 12:14 AM
First time Porsche Owner, 924s, maintenance questions
