inv3ctiv3

I was given a 968 that my friends dad bought new back in '94, I'm gonna be cleaning it up and trying to keep it running haha.

1994 Porsche 968:

jeff968

Congrats and what a deal. You are going to want to get that timing belt replaced ASAP. That is your biggest potential issue. The other stuff you can deal with along the way but 968s have intrusive valve design so if you lose the belt it will be a big problem. Post the last 3 of the VIN and I'll tell you how it looks from a production perspective.

Daniel S

First, let me say congratulations on the 968. They are great cars.

Unless, the timing and balance shaft belts have been changed recently (within say the last 4 years), please, please, please change the timing belt and balance shaft belts BEFORE you start it. This is an interference engine, and even though the miles may not have accrued on it to warrant a change, the general consensus is that age is also a factor.

I would also look at the coolant state and possible replace the water pump, while the timing belt is off.

I am sure that others will chime in with the other list of to-dos as well.

BTW, where in CA are you?

FLT951

Sweet!
Where in Ca is Daniel S.?

inv3ctiv3

Well we went through the basics before trying to start it and can’t get it to start....it didn’t have any fuel in it when stored so we put 5 gallons of fresh gas in it and nothing. I dont even know where to begin with it as it could be so many different things from gummed up fuel lines, bad plugs, etc but i won’t have time to work on it much till thanksgiving weekend it did however have the head gasket replaced and timing belt done about a year before they stopped driving it and it ran perfectly before then.

Paul Waterloo

It's either fuel or spark. You will need to ensure that clean fuel is getting to the rail, you have a fuel filter inbetween the tank and the rail, you need to make sure the fuel pump is running, etc.

If that doesn't fix it, then you have to see if you have spark.

It shouldn't be hard, but if this does not come easy to you, just get it towed to an independent and have them do it for you.

jsheiry

Have seen some fuel pumps get locked up with the last remaining sludge in the tank when allowed to completely dry up.

Change the fuel filter, use the jumper method on Clarks garage site, removing the DME relay and jumpering so the fuel pump will run.

You can crack the line open at the rail until you get gas.

Be careful with active battery and fuel flowing.

inv3ctiv3

Ordered a full refresh maintenance kit from Pelican Parts and got the service manual, I'll be able to dig into it next week:

Kit RN-968-9295: Ignition Rotor,
Brand: Bosch Note:
Part #: 944-602-213-01-M14

Kit RN-968-9295: Distributor Cap, 944S, 944S2 All, 968 (1992-95). The 928 requires two, sold per each 928 (1985-95)
Brand: Bosch
Part #: 928-602-211-01-M14

Kit RN-968-9295: Sealing Ring (22 X 27mm), for Plug at Bottom of Engine Sump Plate or Oil Tank, Air Box Sealing Ring
Brand: Fischer & Plath
Part #: 900-123-118-30-M131

Kit RN-968-9295: Fuel Filter,
Brand: Genuine Porsche
Part #: 928-110-253-05-OEM

Kit RN-968-9295: Air Filter, 968
Brand: Mahle
Part #: 944-110-166-10-M67

Kit RN-968-9295: Oil Filter
Brand: Mahle
Part #: 944-107-201-08-M67

Kit RN-968-9295: Spark Plug - Bosch WR-7-DC+ (7900),
Brand: Bosch Note:
Part #: 7900-M14

shelby987

If it has been sitting long enough, I would be the injectors are fairly varnished up too. Might want to run a good detergent through the system, I would bet you get a pretty healthy injector tick once you get fire to the plugs....so don't be overly concerned.

Nice score, once you get the car sorted out, you should look into getting the parts you need to make the car phone work properly again, might double or triple the value of the car!

spanky

I'm glad it wouldn't start. Pls don't attempt to start it again until these belts are changed. Tow it as reqd until you get them changed!! Its waaaay to nice of a car to have these belts fail while attempting to start it up.

spanky

Hows your new 968 coming along. Have you been able to install the new belts and get it to start yet??

inv3ctiv3

Sorry guys I forgot to update this thread, the car has come a long way since I last posted and has gotten a complete overhaul. It does still have a few issues cosmetically. Truth be told the car isn't as nice as pictures would make you believe but it's running now and I'm very stoked to have it. I will be updating a few things like the head unit and a few other things.

jsheiry

You must be a photographer.....because Porsche Marketing could not have done any better! Sweet Pics.

Yogii

Bummer that you say it is not as nice condition as it looks, because it looks GREAT!

-Yogii
AKA 968 Virgin

TheBlau

fantastic photos!