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Refo · Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 6:54 pm Post subject: Noob saying hi

hey all,

i'm new to the board today and i've only had my 924 for around a month.

the car is a 1982 UK right hand drive 924 2.0L. it used to be guards red but the bonnet (hood) roof and front wings have faded to nearly white over the years.

the car used to belong to my farther but he had a recent change of heart and gifted the car to me. its been in the family for 10 years now and has never let us down.
couple of small niggles like the drivers electric window not working and the electric mirrors making lots of noise but not moving much.

overall its a great car and i really enjoy driving it. which is a good thing as its my daily driver. loads of fun can be had by leaving less able cars standing on some twisty back roads.

well hello to all you other 924 owners out there, my name is Luke and i'm a happy porsche owner.
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25 years old and still loads of fun.
1982 guards red 924 NA, UK right hand drive.

Peter_in_AU · Joined: 29 Jul 2001 Posts: 2745 Location: Sydney, Australia

Hi Luke,

Welcome aboard. If some faded paint and under-performing mirrors are your only problems then you've got a good one.
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1979 924 (Gone to a better place)
1974 Lotus 7 S4 "Big Valve" Twin-cam (waiting)
1982 924 (As featured on Wikipedia)

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scottc · Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 9:40 pm Post subject:

Hi Luke,

DOCO · Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 10:05 pm Post subject:

Welcome Luke.good to have u on board
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Refo · Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 9:17 am Post subject:

endwrench · Joined: 07 Dec 2002 Posts: 1631 Location: Victor, Montana

Welcome aboard and make sure that noise isn't coming from the timing belt adjust\idler.

Todd
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'79 924NA. Rebuilt 9.5:1, MSDS header, Mega Squirt Injection, MJLJ-EDIS Ignition, 1.6L Whipple Charger and Intercooler, 10lbs Boost, 944 Trans, Custom HD Clutch.
"simsport" said....superchargers are better than turbos its official!....

Refo · Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 4:54 am Post subject:

uh oh.. dont say that

is it an interfearance head if the belt skips or snaps? according to the handbook i dont need to worry about the timing belt for another 20k.

hmm i'd nest listen more closley to this new noise of mine. thanks for the heads up
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25 years old and still loads of fun.
1982 guards red 924 NA, UK right hand drive.

Chrenan · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 3903 Location: Canada

No the the 924 is non-interference, so you are OK if the belt snaps, not so with a 924 turbo. The belt and tensioner are cheap, $20 for a belt and $30 for a tensioner or there abouts.
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Min · Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 6:54 am Post subject:

Chrenan · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 3903 Location: Canada

There you go, even cheaper than an oil change!
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1987 951 - M193 Version for Japan

Mike924 · Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Posts: 2601 Location: IoW UK

Hi, Luke, may the Force be with you.

(Sorry, I'll bet you get that all the time.

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The timing parts are so cheap (and easy to fit), it's not worth taking anything for granted.

Timing belt £4.50 + VAT, tensioner £18 + VAT, about £30 all in (including postage) from somewhaere like GSF or Eurocar parts.
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1985 Porsche 924 'Lux', Kalahari Beige (my ex)
1993 Porsche 968 Coupe, Midnight Blue, 6 spd

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