912e back fom the dead
07-31-2014, 04:00 AM
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912e back fom the dead
Greetings. I am attempting to start a 912e that has been sitting for about 16 years. Back in 1998 I turned the car off and covered it up and there it has sat ever since. I changed the oil and filter(oil wasn't sludge) removed the plugs and put a little marvel oil down the the spark plug holes. I put a wrench on the alternator and the motor seems to move freely. Problem is I cant get to spin ALL the way around. At a point (in both directions) the belt slips on the fan pully and I cant get it ti grab. I was wondering if I put a battery in it and give a click to try and get the motor to go around would be a good idea or not. When I put the car away there were no problems with it at the time. One thing I think I should mention... when I pulled the plugs one fell off the socket and is sitting under the engine shroud. I cant see how it might interfere with the motor making a full rotation but I figured I should mention it. I know I will have to drain the fuel tank, change the fuel lines, plugs, rotor, etc. etc. For now all I am trying to do is get the motor to rotate all the way around. Any help is appreciated.
07-31-2014, 07:58 PM
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If the belt is slipping, you can use your hand to push on the belt to put more tension on it while moving the wrench on the alternator nut. That's a trick I've used on a long stored car to see if I can turn it all the way over.
You will likely need to have the fuel tank boiled (definitely will be rusty and coated in varnish) and the fuel pump replaced as well. The fuel distributor and injectors may need to be gone through too it still has the original L-jetronic.
Post some pictures! Everyone loves a barn find, even if it's in your own barn!
Why did you park it for so long? Porsche's don't do well sitting for years but bringing them back to life is a worthy endeavor.
You will likely need to have the fuel tank boiled (definitely will be rusty and coated in varnish) and the fuel pump replaced as well. The fuel distributor and injectors may need to be gone through too it still has the original L-jetronic.
Post some pictures! Everyone loves a barn find, even if it's in your own barn!
Why did you park it for so long? Porsche's don't do well sitting for years but bringing them back to life is a worthy endeavor.
08-01-2014, 12:42 AM
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If the belt is slipping, you can use your hand to push on the belt to put more tension on it while moving the wrench on the alternator nut. That's a trick I've used on a long stored car to see if I can turn it all the way over.
You will likely need to have the fuel tank boiled (definitely will be rusty and coated in varnish) and the fuel pump replaced as well. The fuel distributor and injectors may need to be gone through too it still has the original L-jetronic.
Post some pictures! Everyone loves a barn find, even if it's in your own barn! Why did you park it for so long? Porsche's don't do well sitting for years but bringing them back to life is a worthy endeavor.
You will likely need to have the fuel tank boiled (definitely will be rusty and coated in varnish) and the fuel pump replaced as well. The fuel distributor and injectors may need to be gone through too it still has the original L-jetronic.
Post some pictures! Everyone loves a barn find, even if it's in your own barn!
Why did you park it for so long? Porsche's don't do well sitting for years but bringing them back to life is a worthy endeavor.