germantrader10

So I've been lurking for a few days and Boy, am I glad i found this community. I Found a 1987 924S i really want to buy its 500 buxs and in good shape, however it starts up and then dies. Do you guys think its a relay or the DME. Any advice is appreciated cause Im driving down tonight to tow it back home and will post pictures.

pnbell

There is a large vacuum hose that plugs into the bottom of the Intake J-Boot... If this is not plugged in -->the engine will do exactly what you described... (Had this happen several times after working on my car)

A simply check for starters

germantrader10

Thanks Pnbell when i get there this will be the first thing i look for. I was hoping i could drive it home rather than have to tow it 65 miles

DarylJ

That's a great way to **** off the guy you're buying it from.

germantrader10.....if it's off, do the deal FIRST, then put the hose back on and start it.

ernie9468

First thing CHECK timing -balance shafts belts ASP,if those break while attempting to start & run the car you can ruin the head.All you have to do is remove the front belts cover off & check if the belts are ok.This is what you'll be looking at once the cover is remove.If you have any doubt about those belts condition do not start or run the car before replacing them.

germantrader10

What do i need to bring to get the cover of to check the belts ? 13mm socket?

germantrader10

could it really be as simple as the vacuum hose? I just spoke to the owner again he said the belt is okay ?!?! but it only starts with starter fluid.

DarylJ

Oh...that's different that what you first said.

No, you will be towing that home.

Bad fuel, bad fuel pump, bad FPR, bad hoses, bad injectors and a host of other things can cause that.

Just get it home to where you can work on it and start working through the issues (is there fuel at the rail? Is the pressure OK? etc. etc.).

Us idiots will be here to help.

F40LM

First..welcome

Second....Ditto to all the above.....

Sounds like a fuel delivery issue to me as well.

Bookmark this site, clark's garage, 944online, peligan etc. I know one of these sites has a 944 issues checklist on it somewhere. The guys here are very good, just take it one step at a time and check the simple stuff first. Disreguard the 'check the flux capacitor' suggestions.

michael

germantrader10

ill just show up with a FPR and pop it in maybe im lucky. i got a computer/scanner i can borrow, would this help?

DarylJ

Show up with assorted fuses too. It could be that simple. Depends on what the PO knows/cared to try.

hevquip

+1

It is a well know fact that the flux capacitors in these cars will long outlast the cars themselves and never need to be maintained, much less be wrenched on by home-garage amateurs such as ourselves. Muffler bearings need to be replaced regularly though.

ernie9468

There you go ,this is gone to be your friendly garage from now on www.clarks-garage.com

germantrader10

I took me forever to change those on my last car. I dont know why i didnt think of that either. it could just be the washer fluid pump causing all this . I heard its a common problem.

germantrader10

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