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[MikesCoupeGT]

So I bought the 944 about a month and half ago now. Since then I have replaced the timing and cam belt and have been going through the fuel system because it is not starting. Today it nearly came to life. I have been posting my progress on the Grassroots Motorsports Builds forum. Here is my last post.

More updates.

Had the day off due to working on Sunday this week. So I took the opportunity to go the Garage where the 944 is staying. We were able to pick up a new fuel line going from the Fuel pump to the filter as well as a new filter. So far all the work we have done and troubleshooting saw no gas getting to the engine, so we swapped in the new fuel filter and gas line. Well, even though it sounded easy, the fuel lines were not happy to be removed, neither was the fuel filter. They were rusted in place and refused to move, even sitting in de-ruster for 2 weeks. It took about an hour but we did eventually get the fuel filter our and replaced the line. When we got it all back together and turned the key we still had the same issue. No Go. This car is putting up a fight about getting running. Maybe due to the fact it has gone from car lot to car lot for most of its life.

So we took the new fuel line and filter off the car again. Put some air through the line from the engine back. Got a face full of gas but were able to clean the line.

Once done, we put it all back together, tried again and nothing. Hmmm. Puzzling. We disconnected the fuel pump put power directly to it, and again Nothing. Bad pump. Grrr. we put a more powerful pump on to test and see what would happen. We got some sputters and pops, so close but not enough battery juice left.

Now we wait for another fuel pump and then it should be running. If all goes well I will have 3 weeks to get tires and time on this car before we head to Watkins Glen for the PCA Zone 1 48 hours track event. Fingers crossed. But I am pretty sure we will make it.

Oh yeah, quick note on the tires. I am going to buy a set of Hankook Ventus R-S3's in a 225-45/45. Best price I could get. Just need to say Go ahead. Maybe I will go with a 205 on the front. A staggered setup. Thoughts?

Cheers guys. Family pictures to come of the cars when I can get them both together.
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MikesCoupeGT
'76 924
'83 944
''19 Elantra GT N-Line