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Hoboceratops · Joined: 16 Aug 2006 Posts: 156 Location: Atlanta, GA

Out of curiosity I did a search on any recalls for the 924S, and it turns out there was a safety recall on the fuel system dated 1990.

http://www.cars.com/go/recalls/rclMain.jsp?year=1987&mkid=41&mdid=387&pt=&fill=display&record=0&aff=cartalk

So, what fuel line is this referring to exactly (my car smells of gasoline with a full tank), and is it something Porsche would still honor?
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Paul · Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 10:00 am Post subject:

I believe that the hose involved in the recall was under the hood.

http://www.924board.org/viewtopic.php?t=18396&highlight=fuel+hose+recall
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Paul · Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 10:05 am Post subject:

Make : PORSCHE Model : 924 Year : 1987
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 90V061000 Recall Date : MAR 30, 1990
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 53427
Summary:
THE HOSE MATERIAL USED IN THE SHORT SECTION OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE HOSE, BETWEEN THE FUEL RAIL AND FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, IS SUBJECT TO HARDENING, AND COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKS BETWEEN THE HOSE AND THE METAL PIPE FITTINGS.
Consequence:
FUEL LEAKS COULD IGNITE ON THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM, OR ANY OTHER SOURCE OF IGNITION, RESULTING IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy:
REPLACE FUEL LINE HOSE WITH HOSES MADE OF IMPROVED MATERIAL.
Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL LINE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLE.
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White 87 924S "Ghost"
Silver 98 986 3.6l 320 HP "Frank N Stein"
White 01 986 "Christine"
Polar Silver 02 996TT. "Turbo"
Owned and repaired 924s since 1977
Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.