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Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 10-18-2013, 06:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,707
Posted By jonjchris
Hey all, I got my head back from the shop...

Hey all,

I got my head back from the shop yesterday, and I got it all back together. The shop did a very thorough job. They went through everything, replaced valve seals, cleaned and planed the...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 10-10-2013, 05:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,707
Posted By jonjchris
Hey All. Just an update on this vehicle. Life...

Hey All. Just an update on this vehicle. Life got crazy busy and my car has now spent the last few months sitting in the garage. I decided to pull the cylinder head this week and I clearly found my...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 07-16-2013, 04:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,707
Posted By jonjchris
I did the head gasket replacement myself almost 2...

I did the head gasket replacement myself almost 2 years ago now. I did not remove the oil pipe or the cam shaft myself but I did take the entire head into a local shop to be machined. I assume they...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 07-14-2013, 06:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,707
Posted By jonjchris
The piece of the oil pipe was down by the first...

The piece of the oil pipe was down by the first cylinder valve springs. I am working on a compression test now.
#1 102lbs
#2 106lbs
#3 I have not been able to get a read
#4 not tested yet.
...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 07-14-2013, 05:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,707
Posted By jonjchris
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Here is a photo of what I found.
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 07-14-2013, 05:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,707
Posted By jonjchris
924 head problem

Hi All,

A few days ago I stopped for gas on my way home. I was a bit low on oil so I added some. When to star out again the engine had a strange knock, would not idle properly, and seemed to...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-16-2012, 08:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,012
Posted By jonjchris
I got it home with a push start last night. Once...

I got it home with a push start last night. Once it started it ran fine, no battery problem, but the starter does not turn at all with the key.

I guess now its time to start the hunt for the...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-15-2012, 02:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,012
Posted By jonjchris
Porsche 924- No Start

Hi All,

I am looking for a bit of help and suggestion of where to start. I was driving my 78' 924 today. The car has bee running fairly good since I bought it 2 years ago. I made a quick stop...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 03-06-2012, 10:33 AM
Replies: 694
Views: 159,719
Posted By jonjchris
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Here is my '78 924. I really like red vehicles...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-22-2011, 08:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 760
Posted By jonjchris
I have confirmed that the problem is the ignition...

I have confirmed that the problem is the ignition switch again. I guess I should have known better than to put a cheep one in. Live and learn.
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-22-2011, 03:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 760
Posted By jonjchris
924 starts but dies as soon as the key is released.

Hey all,

I would love your thoughts. My 78' 924 has been giving me problems the last few days. I am just getting it ready to park for the winter and it now won't start. One day last week I was...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-14-2011, 07:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,018
Posted By jonjchris
I can't weld to save my life so I bought a set of...

I can't weld to save my life so I bought a set of these brackets on ebay.

69 1/2 Super Bee Lift Off Hood Pin Brackets 440 6 Pack | eBay...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-11-2011, 07:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,018
Posted By jonjchris
I finally got this project done. Now it goes...

I finally got this project done. Now it goes into storage for the winter. I added the vented nose panel, and fiberglass hood, hood pins, and got the entire car painted. I am super happy with the...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 10-05-2011, 11:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,806
Posted By jonjchris
Sorry, no side shot. The vehicle is currently in...

Sorry, no side shot. The vehicle is currently in storage. It does still have the 4 lug setup and uses lug bolts instead of nuts. I don't know all the details about the car. I have only had it a...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 10-05-2011, 08:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,806
Posted By jonjchris
My 924 has the old style steal rims on it. I...

My 924 has the old style steal rims on it. I assume they were originally silver, but the previous owner had them painted a gloss black. I added chrome trim rings and lug bolts to dress them up a...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 09-29-2011, 10:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,018
Posted By jonjchris
Has anyone seen this done with some kind of...

Has anyone seen this done with some kind of bracket mounted behind the headlight? I would kind of like to get the hood pins as close to the corners of the hood as possible. Does anybody make a hood...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 09-28-2011, 09:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,018
Posted By jonjchris
Oh yeah... I also put on a new GT Racing vented...

Oh yeah... I also put on a new GT Racing vented turbo nose panel as well.
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 09-28-2011, 09:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,018
Posted By jonjchris
Hood pins on a 924

I am thinking about adding hood pins to my 78' 924. I recently put on a new GT Racing fiberglass hood with a scoop, and using the traditional latch makes me a bit nervous. The hood has not been...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-24-2011, 08:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 815
Posted By jonjchris
I got the clutch loose today. Thanks Rasta...

I got the clutch loose today. Thanks Rasta Monsta, your method work.

I know I need to replace my clutch in the near future, but I am going to put it off just a little bit longer as I have just...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-23-2011, 04:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 815
Posted By jonjchris
Done a bit more looking... -The engine will...

Done a bit more looking...

-The engine will start in neutral but when I go to put in in gear it grinds.

-The clutch cable does move and the shaft going into the bell housing also move but only...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-23-2011, 02:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 815
Posted By jonjchris
Clutch issue

Hi all! I have a 78' Porsche 924 that has not been driven for the past 3 months as I was doing some body repair in my spare time. I finished the re-assembly of the body today and was going to back...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 05-18-2011, 07:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,646
Posted By jonjchris
I have not had the car all that long and this...

I have not had the car all that long and this problem has been a back burner sort of problem. The previous owner told me that the A/C did not work. I realize that that could be any number of...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 05-14-2011, 09:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,646
Posted By jonjchris
Heater Control Valve? Maybe?

Can someone tell me some possible symptoms of a failing heater control valve. I have a 78' 924, which recently had a head gasket replacement, new vacuum lines, timing belt and other small projects....
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-14-2011, 06:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 657
Posted By jonjchris
Do you mean that the lights in your guages don't...

Do you mean that the lights in your guages don't work? I had this problem in my 78' 924 and found it to be a blown fuse behind the headlight switch. I looked through all of the fuses in the fuse...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-14-2011, 04:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,048
Posted By jonjchris
Well I think I finally fixed the problem. I...

Well I think I finally fixed the problem. I believe it was the main ground to the engine on the intake manifold. It was a bit difficult to get to, but did not take too long. I took it off and hit...
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