Porsche 924 Superthread

Yeah, you'd wanna see them stabbing at the underside of my dad's 924 a few weeks ago. It was genuinely difficult to watch.

Anything interesting in mind for its replacement?

Thanks, Duke.

I've actually been thinking about this for 12 months.... so I think the denial has gone on long enough. I really spend a lot of time on the road.

Yeah, of course getting a fresh NCT on it and waiting might be prudent, but time is not my friend here. My rear view mirror got "removed' by my 9 year old 6 months ago and I only got around to reinstalling it last weekend.

Mechanically, she's great. Head gasket done last year along with belts etc. Bloody NCT and their penchant for torches and screwdrivers.

Thats a real shame, especially after so long.

If you can hold out, I'd advise getting the test and advertising it around May next year when the good weather and show season pick up again.

I feel me and my 924 are coming to the end of our 10 year journey together.

My motoring needs are not compatible with a 36 yr old car. I've been doing about 200km a week for the last two years in it, never anticipating being in the same job for so long. Now I see my job as something more long-term I have to face a bit of reality.

My NCT is just up and if I want a cert I know I'm going to have to deal with rust issues around the front sills. It's all doable, but frankly I'd only be fixing it for someone else as I need a more grown-up car. And doing 10k a year is just going to send what should be a lovely weekend-driver to the grave.

Not sure what the point of this post is - I think i just need comforting before I take out the wash bucket and camera. :pac:

deckie27

Kenny Logins wrote: »

I replaced a part in the driver's side handle on mine. Did I get that from you? Might have been eBay... Either way I don't remember it being expensive.

No.
The lad you sold your 924 to got a few bits off it.

Kenny Logins wrote: »

I replaced a part in the driver's side handle on mine. Did I get that from you? Might have been eBay... Either way I don't remember it being expensive.

There's a few bits that form part of the mechanism that you can pick up on eBay (not from me!) Parts like this.

EDIT: Cross posted with above!

But the handle itself has metal parts built in that if broken mean the handle has to be replaced - at a cost.

Better pic here:

I think it was eBay. This is the part i bought and fitted.

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/PORSCHE-944-924-RIGHT-SIDE-DOOR-HANDLE-DROP-LINK-BAR-MECHANISM-NEW/143280209391?hash=item215c2a7def:g:fDgAAOSwXaRZ8LOy

deckie27 wrote: »

Funny

I broke a 924 a few years ago each of the guys your talking about bought about 30% each of it.

Duke including the wheels on yours dad's 924

I replaced a part in the driver's side handle on mine. Did I get that from you? Might have been eBay... Either way I don't remember it being expensive.

I see there's loads of bargain aftermarket options for Mk2 Golfs and Audis that look really like the 924 handle, but you can see there's some subtle differences in the mechanism. All there is for the 924 are ratty second hand ones for small fortune.

This is a royal PITA!

deckie27

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Funnily enough there are two guys in Drogheda, both with the same name, who deal in these.

Funny

I broke a 924 a few years ago each of the guys your talking about bought about 30% each of it.

Duke including the wheels on yours dad's 924

Funnily enough there are two guys in Drogheda, both with the same name, who deal in these. The guy my father bought his 924 from (I presume you met the other R) also had a heap of parts, so he too might be worth a shout if you don't want to spend too much on one from eBay or the likes.

This is him:

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/porsche-944-project-quick-sale/22906204?campaign=3

Pretty sure this is the same lad I've got a few parts off! (Name begins with "R')

I got my last door handle from him :P
To be fair, it wasn't broken at the time, just that's the problem with second hand parts.

Have been to his house a couple of times to get bits. Good fella alright. Might see if if he has another.

Though part of me says to just get the newest one I can afford.

https://www.adverts.ie/parts-accessories/porsche-944-924-seats/18802333

Probably a bit too much of a spin for you, but I would talk to this fella. I met him last weekend and got a rear seat + 944 power steering rack from him. He is sound as can be, and very knowledgable.

Drivers side door handle giving me grief again.

It seems there's a couple of flimsy aluminium bits in the handle that if broken, render the whole handle useless.

This was a second hand handle that got fitted not long ago, and now a small bit holding the pin mechanism has broken. Because it's aluminium it can't be welded or repaired.

I need to find ANOTHER handle. Porscheshop.uo.uk are looking for €387.58. Eh, no thanks.

Anyone got a spare right side handle?
Have cash will collect!

Seweryn

Henry Ford III wrote: »

Are the 2.5l "Porsche engined" cars much better?

It depends what you are looking for.

The engine is more powerful and a bit smoother, but a lot more expensive to maintain (timing belt, water pump, etc.).

The rear suspension may have aluminium arms rather than steel, the power steering is usually there as well.

Henry Ford III

Are the 2.5l "Porsche engined" cars much better?

p.s. I drove a series 1 924 Turbo around a very wet Silverstone once. Very entertaining.

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/porsche-924s/22853760

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Cheap 924 S project

Dades wrote: »

Looks very smart in the pics. Mine would look very shabby beside that!

The interior is quite brown, alright, though it's the custard bits I'd have an issue with. Not bad looking though. The extras like Porsche door cards and handles are cool.

No NCT of course, because who'd ever sell a car with an NCT!
I think if you're looking for top money in 924 (NA) terms, one should come with it.

I think the worst thing about the interior is how artificial the leather* looks. But overall it seems a very nice example.

Harcrid

Cheers Kenny. I’ll take a look!

Harcrid wrote: »

I have started to get a clunking from the rear in mine when letting clutch pedal up to move off. It can be heard sometimes when going on and off throttle too and during other gear changes. If I rock the car back and forward by using the clutch bite point, i can hear if clunking each time the car strains to move. Driveshafts seem to be solid with no play. I know a worn clutch can give this kind of noise but I would expect to hear the noise from the front if that was the case? Any ideas?

Correction - Gearbox mounts. Mine did this too.

Harcrid

I have started to get a clunking from the rear in mine when letting clutch pedal up to move off. It can be heard sometimes when going on and off throttle too and during other gear changes. If I rock the car back and forward by using the clutch bite point, i can hear if clunking each time the car strains to move. Driveshafts seem to be solid with no play. I know a worn clutch can give this kind of noise but I would expect to hear the noise from the front if that was the case? Any ideas?

I imported that one in 2013 (ish). Looks a lot better now.

Looks very smart in the pics. Mine would look very shabby beside that!

The interior is quite brown, alright, though it's the custard bits I'd have an issue with. Not bad looking though. The extras like Porsche door cards and handles are cool.

No NCT of course, because who'd ever sell a car with an NCT!
I think if you're looking for top money in 924 (NA) terms, one should come with it.

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/1981-porsche-924-2-0-low-milage-/22841374

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Another seemingly well sorted 924 gone up today.

I like the colour, but the side stripe seems a bit too high. And the interior is a bit...brown

Could be a nice buy though

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Seems a well sorted example

It does! But it's got no NCT.

If it's mint... why? You'd have people beating your door down with a fresh cert.

And cartell says it's 1984 and LHD.

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/porsche-924-mint-condition/22641981?campaign=3

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Thoughts on the price of this 924?

Seems a well sorted example

Are we talking about actual exhaust fumes here, or the smell of petrol?

Loads of 924 cabins smell of petrol after topping up the tank. Mine does that.
I believe it was a "feature" to let you know you had about 200 miles until the next refuel.

Rear hatch seal (if that's the issue) isn't too expensive...?

https://www.design911.co.uk/fu/prod1933/Rear-Tailgate-Seal-Porsche-924---944---968-94451204300/

Have you tried a smoke machine inside the car to find a leak (Edd China job).

I'm on family hols at the moment and my kids asked me today was I missing my car!

They know me well.

That and my cat!