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Does anyone know if there is anywhere in Queensland Australia where I can get a full test on my 1980 924.

It only comes out to play every so often and lately looses power on inclines.

Alan
924 PSH rego

das push · Joined: 27 Oct 2005 Posts: 53 Location: cincy, oh, usa

get a compression check to start with. most any shop should be able to do it.

losing power under load(ie an incline) is usually a loss of compression, wether a valve sticking or head gasket going. a compression check will show if one these is the case. if it is the case its only one test(much cheaper). if it's not the case then the shop can start other diagnostics(ie fuel, air, spark, etc.)
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1982 924 NA 85K owned since 1992
82 nicknamed das push"the push"by my kids.
lots of electrical problems 1st yr of owner ship!

Khal · Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 9:08 am Post subject:

G'day! Another Aussie and a Queenslander to boot!

Where are you, mate? I'm in Brisbane. There's two other 'board members here in Brisbane, one in Toowoomba, one in Townsville.

I've found T&D in Bowen Hills, here in Brisbane to be very knowledgeable. But they can be expensive on repairs. Good blokes, but pricey.

Anyways, let us know where you are and we can probably sort something out for you.
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'80 924 Turbo

macBdog · Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 3:16 pm Post subject:

Ahh 924PSH I think ive seen that car around, guards red or black? Khal is right with his T&D plug. Those guys are as good as youll get I think.
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1979 931 with a 350 chev
1973 911E with EFI

Ozzie · Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2006 4:55 pm Post subject:

Qld'ers coming out of the woodwork.
Welcome.
Do all my own work so can't help you.
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Porsche 924 1984 (UK import) NA
Its AUTO and its BLACK
Montego Black on black/red
Engineer of Electro/Mechanical Systems Maintenance

924aussie · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2006 9:50 pm Post subject:

Been away to the Gold Coast for a couple of weeks and left the laptop at home

just back and checking the forums

The 924 is DARK GREEN and sometimes has Variety Club Stickers all over it.. and a big XXXX signs

Who what when etc is T&D ??

Alan ..

BC77-924 · Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2006 10:15 pm Post subject: Loss of power in the hills

A few years ago I had the same problem with my non Porsche car. It turned out it was a partially blocked fuel filter. It worked fine 80 percent of the time, however under load or stress the car would quit. It took 4 mechanics and several hundred dollars to figure it out. On the 924 make sure you are running good fuel and of course change the filter. It may solve your problem.

Cheers

D
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Silver/Grey 77.5

Smoothie · Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 2:05 am Post subject:

924aussie · Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 12:44 pm Post subject:

Thank You

Alan

Khal · Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 5:27 pm Post subject:

Resourceful bugger, aren't ya Smoothie?

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'80 924 Turbo

924aussie · Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 9:21 pm Post subject:

Been off here for a while ... Took all the stickers off and now it flys

No seriously , I had the gearbox rebuilt and now it is good as Gold (xxxx)

Alan
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green 924 .. 1980 rego 924PSH
1998 Mopar Neon ... sick
2003 Challenger / Montery 4WD
1995 Hyundai Scoupe ... sold
1998 Nissan Silvia ... sons back from OS he has taken it
BIG BLOODY MOTORHOME 300zx Sold
1980 Fire truck Sold

Ozzie · Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 10:45 pm Post subject:

Did ya have a dodgy auto or slipping clutch?
Seems strange that a gearbox caused your problems.

Glad to hear its all fixed and back on the road.
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Porsche 924 1984 (UK import) NA
Its AUTO and its BLACK
Montego Black on black/red
Engineer of Electro/Mechanical Systems Maintenance

924aussie · Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 10:54 pm Post subject:

Manual .... The clutch wasnt slipping at all, it was just that because of its age , I didnt realise that it was supposed to take up so soon.

Alan
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green 924 .. 1980 rego 924PSH
1998 Mopar Neon ... sick
2003 Challenger / Montery 4WD
1995 Hyundai Scoupe ... sold
1998 Nissan Silvia ... sons back from OS he has taken it
BIG BLOODY MOTORHOME 300zx Sold
1980 Fire truck Sold

leadfoot · Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2006 7:32 am Post subject:

how much did it cost to get the gearbox rebuilt?? I've been quoted some very different prices and would like to get some quotes on what was done (service /parts/labour) and how much it cost....
thanks
leadfoot
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1981 ROW 924 Turbo -
carbon fiber GT mish mash
LS1 conversion in progress...

924aussie · Posted: Mon Dec 25, 2006 2:17 pm Post subject:

I will try to find the receipt in the next couple of days to give you an idea.

From memory about $1600 all up.

Alan
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green 924 .. 1980 rego 924PSH
1998 Mopar Neon ... sick
2003 Challenger / Montery 4WD
1995 Hyundai Scoupe ... sold
1998 Nissan Silvia ... sons back from OS he has taken it
BIG BLOODY MOTORHOME 300zx Sold
1980 Fire truck Sold