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Pulled the spark plugs and all seem to be burning about the same. I thought one may give me an indicator as to which injector is bad, but I am set up to do the Haynes test now. Hey, where is ...

Thanks. The reason I asked is a quote I got was for the "injector with seal" $92, and one for just the injector, $49???????????? Go figure!

Take Care, Phil

Anyone have pics of the plastic injector inserts you are talking about and the injector with the seals for reference? Also, don't the new injectors come with seals?

Thanks, Phil

I haven't found which injector is a problem yet, but was wondering if the head has to come off to drop the stock exhaust manifold??? Maybe I won't have to completely remove it but just in case... Is ...

Okay, When I got the car there was only one stud in the head for the exhaust manifold and (2) holes helicoiled, which is why the head was off the car. I replaced the bolts that came with it using gra ...

Well, I drove the car to work today and the gremlins bit.........hard.

Looks like another injector bit the dust. Runs poorly and max speed is 60... with a tailwind.

shook so bad the last 3 mile ...

Well, it looks like the distributor slipped, although it seemed tight and was at 25 degs!!! I reset it and it started fine this morning. Now I just have to fix that pesky exhaust manifold leak! Tha ...

Thanks! I have a manual and will get more into it tonite. Will post if I figure out something in the AM....

-Phil

Thanks,

Could you suggest the most efficient and logical way to start testing these possibilities? The car has never started well after sitting... I wonder if the cold start valve would be a good ...

Hi All,

Have a problem with the 1980 924.... and hoping for some help. It won't start in the morning but will in the afternoon. Can't figure it!!! Temperature variation? Timing? ...

...another thought/question... Is there a balance issue if I rotate the pulley 180 degs? Should I drill new holes 180 degrees off on both parts?

Thanks, Phil

Actually the thought had crossed my mind. I was a bit concerned on the clocking, (critical)...

Thanks!

I was afraid you'd say that! What a PITA! Thanks for the info though!!

Well, here it is.... more than a week later and still no car. Machine shop has been "busy" and what they have tried has been unsuccessful in removing the broken pin/ezout. I am thinking it is ti ...

Thanks Everyone. I took the car to a machine shop familiar with Porsche and they are removing it.............hopefully. I tried to use a chisel and back it out but it is broken below the surface wit ...