would it be possible to run the engine solely on the 40-tooth gear? need to make a "TDC/tooth count reset" point though.

 

Not without grinding off a tooth. Would probably lead to an almost immediate timing belt interval.

You could remove the distributor cap/rotor but leave the small bolt that holds the rotor on. Using a 2nd sensor on the cam pulley cover, you would be fully rigged for any installation, even sequential fuel and spark. Would require a coil pack ignition system.

 

 

Yes, they use a single stud as a phase reference. Their actual RPM signal comes from a crank mounted trigger wheel. Check the price just for that, and you'll see why I tested the above solution

 

maybe the hall-effect sensor "plate" thing from the 16v car would fit on the 8v cam nose, and you could drill the other side of the gear cover for another sensor to read that?

 

GF and I took our kids out for an all day drive, took both the 986 and the 924S. Spent the day discovering awesome new roads, stopping for hikes, playgrounds, and ice cream. Had a great time, today was probably the most spirited (summer) driving I've done in the 924S since I got thing last fall. This car has done nothing but impress me, and I think it handles better than the much-newer Boxster (which is no slouch itself).

Also, if the owner of a white 968 around Waunakee, WI is out there, hi! Great car!

 

Did this over two days. Replaced alternator with a rebuilt one. Retension timing and balance shaft belt. Originally tension them in January and in 15 degrees weather so they were a bit off. Replaced front rotors with Zimmerman Z coats. Rebuilt front calipers with ATE seal kits. Replaced front brake hoses. Installed new front Mintex brake pads. Waxed it and took it for its first long drive since moving to Florida.

 

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Upgraded old radio to JVC bluetooth capable receiver and external whip on rear arch. No more CD's cluttering up the cockpit.

 

Does that antenna work well there? I've replaced the antenna on my 944 once because of poor reception, only to have the same bad reception from the new one.
P.S. I think it looks better where you have it than the stock one on the front fender..

Greg

 

^^ I also just replaced the old low end Pioneer radio in my 87 944 with a Alpine CDE-143BT. It is so much more powerful and the car now has actual bass response from the 6x9 speakers a PO added.

I reinstated the factory wiring connectors that were previously clipped off so upgrading at a later date or reinstalling the original radio wont be a problem.

I also have a roof mounted antenna like that and it gets amazing reception with its signal amplifier actually powered ( PO connected the new antenna's amp to the old antenna's amp not giving either power )

The car now has bluetooth which is a huge plus for streaming and taking calls.

 

Installed my new FTech9 Solid-State-Relay. Another 33g weight-savings on my car.


DME Relay weight comparison

 

My 84 car that I bought new in June 1984 has been in storage since late 2004, kept under cover in my garage at the "ranch house." It had 82,500 miles on it when it was parked, everything worked but the cruise control and the AC had a leak.

The last major maintenance had been done in the 1990's with only one belt/rollers/seals/tensioners, etc.job since new! The tires (new at the time 2003 Potenza S03's) were flat spotted. We brought it out of storage August 17th starting with draining the old gas, replacing the fuel pump, fuel filter, replacing injector seals,etc., got it running. Clutch master and slave were leaking so replaced both, oil cooler seals were suspect so renewed shims, seals and gaskets, Oil pan gasket cracking so replaced. Replaced motor mounts and while in there, replaced balance shaft seals. Replaced water pump, belts, seals, rollers, tensioners, front engine seals. Replaced crankshaft speed and reference sensors. Brake hoses were original so replaced them with braided stainless steel hoses, Renewed all fluids. I'd like to thank David and Anthony at Northwest Imports in Austin for helping revive the old 944. It is now nicely mechanically sorted and runs great. The original paint and interior of the car are amazing. The Fuchs polished out nicely and I have been repairing minor things such as the leaky washer fluid tank, the luggage cover end pieces, visor clips, etc. I will pull the cruise control unit to resolder to see if that works and I am still debating whether to fix the AC leak or go for a conversion to R134a.

It's fun to be playing with the old car again. The tires still bump a little but are getting better on each drive. I drove it to Lowe's this morning and a woman in a Lexus SUV offered to swap even for it.

 

Look at those rims! Nice job.