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  Topic: It won't start - 1981 924 Non-Turbo 5-Spd
Rprimm

Replies: 24
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PostForum: General Discussions   Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 12:31 pm   Subject: It won't start - 1981 924 Non-Turbo 5-Spd
I've been busy so I'm just now getting back to my car. It turns out ECS Tuning doesn't even sell the caliper rebuild kits I need, they must have just discontinued it because my order went through but ...
  Topic: It won't start - 1981 924 Non-Turbo 5-Spd
Rprimm

Replies: 24
Views: 16690

PostForum: General Discussions   Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 8:56 am   Subject: It won't start - 1981 924 Non-Turbo 5-Spd
Thanks guys!
  Topic: It won't start - 1981 924 Non-Turbo 5-Spd
Rprimm

Replies: 24
Views: 16690

PostForum: General Discussions   Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 7:51 am   Subject: It won't start - 1981 924 Non-Turbo 5-Spd
Alright I'm getting pretty close to being able to drive it but I've come across a problem. I can't find the correct caliper rebuild kit for my front brakes. I've ordered from 2 different places alread ...
  Topic: It won't start - 1981 924 Non-Turbo 5-Spd
Rprimm

Replies: 24
Views: 16690

PostForum: General Discussions   Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2014 1:07 am   Subject: It won't start - 1981 924 Non-Turbo 5-Spd
So I adjusted the distributor a little and then it ran for 30 seconds and cut off. I couldn't get it to start at all after that. Then I remembered that I had broke my new fuel pump relay that I replac ...
  Topic: It won't start - 1981 924 Non-Turbo 5-Spd
Rprimm

Replies: 24
Views: 16690

PostForum: General Discussions   Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2014 10:33 pm   Subject: It won't start - 1981 924 Non-Turbo 5-Spd
Leave the mixture screw alone for now.

Check ignition timing.

But isn't that what I just did? The cam and crankshaft pulleys should be spot on now. And the distributor seemed pretty much right o ...
  Topic: It won't start - 1981 924 Non-Turbo 5-Spd
Rprimm

Replies: 24
Views: 16690

PostForum: General Discussions   Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2014 11:48 am   Subject: It won't start - 1981 924 Non-Turbo 5-Spd
Alright, turns out the crank and cam pulleys weren't in sync, so I fixed that and it fired up instantly but bogged out after 2 or 3 seconds. Then I tried to start it again and it ran for 1 second. the ...
  Topic: It won't start - 1981 924 Non-Turbo 5-Spd
Rprimm

Replies: 24
Views: 16690

PostForum: General Discussions   Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 5:36 am   Subject: It won't start - 1981 924 Non-Turbo 5-Spd
Cam pulley. Dot and pointer should line up.

Thanks that helps a lot!
  Topic: It won't start - 1981 924 Non-Turbo 5-Spd
Rprimm

Replies: 24
Views: 16690

PostForum: General Discussions   Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 4:56 am   Subject: Re: It won't start - 1981 924 Non-Turbo 5-Spd


no timing belt?

its an N/A so it wont cause a blown motor becaust its non interfereance butt..

to me your symptoms sound like it very well could be bad cam/valve timing also.. could have ju ...
  Topic: It won't start - 1981 924 Non-Turbo 5-Spd
Rprimm

Replies: 24
Views: 16690

PostForum: General Discussions   Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 3:42 am   Subject: It won't start - 1981 924 Non-Turbo 5-Spd
I found a picture of one on google, I'll see if I can find it on mine, I couldn't find it before
  Topic: It won't start - 1981 924 Non-Turbo 5-Spd
Rprimm

Replies: 24
Views: 16690

PostForum: General Discussions   Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 9:46 pm   Subject: It won't start - 1981 924 Non-Turbo 5-Spd
How do I tell that cylinder 1 is at TDC? I took the spark plug out and stuck a screwdriver in there to feel for the cylinder while my brother turned the engine over but I couldn't feel it. How far doe ...
  Topic: It won't start - 1981 924 Non-Turbo 5-Spd
Rprimm

Replies: 24
Views: 16690

PostForum: General Discussions   Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 1:03 pm   Subject: It won't start - 1981 924 Non-Turbo 5-Spd
I posted before in the wrong section and I got some help but I still can't seem to get it running so I guess I'm going to repost here.

So I bought a 1981 924 (Not the turbo) a couple of months ago ...
  Topic: 1981 924
Rprimm

Replies: 8
Views: 7274

PostForum: 924S Discussions   Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 12:27 pm   Subject: 1981 924
Not trying to say you're wrong, because you obviously know a lot more than I do, but I'm curious, why do you recommend NGK when (I think) the Bosch plugs are the ones meant for the car... Also the NGK ...
  Topic: 1981 924
Rprimm

Replies: 8
Views: 7274

PostForum: 924S Discussions   Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 4:24 am   Subject: 1981 924
Thanks Tom I figured I was in the wrong spot.

Hey Rasta what do you think about these plugs? I just ordered some two days ago. http://www.ebay.com/itm/120911198451?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_tr ...
  Topic: 1981 924
Rprimm

Replies: 8
Views: 7274

PostForum: 924S Discussions   Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:44 pm   Subject: 1981 924
Thanks Rasta, I was wondering if it was air related because the boot that goes onto the throttle body has a small hole in it... I don't know how much it's affecting it but I know it's not helping. I'l ...
  Topic: 1981 924
Rprimm

Replies: 8
Views: 7274

PostForum: 924S Discussions   Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 1:31 pm   Subject: 1981 924
So I bought a 1981 924 (Not the turbo) a couple of months ago and I'm having a little trouble starting it, so I just wanted to see if anyone has any ideas or tips for me. Here's where I'm at now:

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