What did you do to your 924/944 today
04-25-2016, 06:10 PM
#7351
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Reinstalled the front sway bar with new bushings and went for another short test drive around the neighborhood. It's been really exciting to watch this car come back together after its hibernation. At this point, the vast majority of the remaining work is purely cosmetic. Ready to update the registration and get it insured, then put some highway miles on it. Maybe I'll even stock up on some spare parts and go on a road trip 
04-26-2016, 08:39 PM
#7352
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The previous owner was driving it at highway speed and suddenly had the oil pressure gauge died, claimed he could hear the lifters and then towed it home and didn't mess with it for 8 months until I purchased it. Then another 6 months and finally had it towed 300 miles to my home, and another 4 months until it was warm enough to work on it.
Here's the link on the video if you wanna take a listen.
Here's the link on the video if you wanna take a listen.
They lifted the engine to ensure it wasn't the oil pickup gone bad but it was still in place and after testing still worked.
Currently it is waiting on; new spark plugs, new air filter and a new fuel filter.
Current total cost on 2 weeks in the bin - $2500.
Should have it this weekend for the nice weather!
04-26-2016, 10:08 PM
#7354
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04-26-2016, 10:19 PM
#7356
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04-26-2016, 10:20 PM
#7357
Originally Posted by snb13
Changed my water pump, t-stat, belts/rollers & thermofan switch. Everything is great EXCEPT THE STUPID THERMOSTAT! So frustrated right now. It's not opening.
Between thermofan switches and this thermostat, it seems Wahler's quality has taken a nose dive.
Between thermofan switches and this thermostat, it seems Wahler's quality has taken a nose dive.
04-26-2016, 10:37 PM
#7358
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I know ziltch about the 951. What's different in that area that would make it fit a turbo and not a NA? Mine has had a bra on since i got it, so I'm not familiar with that area on the NA. I'm losing it once the rebuild it done, but right now it's great to keep my grimy hands off the front paint.
But looking "dumb" is relative, it's only noticeable if you know what you're looking at.
04-27-2016, 01:56 AM
#7360
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The 951 nose panel has a more pronounced "curve forward" shape to it than the NA...which is "straighter". If you drew a straight line towards the front of the car, at the centerline of the PORSCHE badge, the line would be longer on a 951/S2 than on a 944NA.
To accomodate the curve radius the headlight covers had to be adjusted too.
To accomodate the curve radius the headlight covers had to be adjusted too.
04-27-2016, 02:43 AM
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Put the pump and all parts back on and flushed the system with distilled water. Tomorrow is draining and filling coolant system and rechecking timing and balance belt tension. should be fun
04-27-2016, 02:47 PM
#7362
recently repaired my shifter successfully. couldn't get 1st and 2nd yesterday, so going to try and adjust today.
04-27-2016, 04:42 PM
#7363
Three Wheelin'
Now my 924 with 928 Manual seats. I like how they fit to the car.
The seats need to be refurbished but will do for now.
Registered my S1 931, got the plates today.
The seats need to be refurbished but will do for now.
Registered my S1 931, got the plates today.
