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[Chrenan]

This has come up a few times, what special tools are required to work on the 924. I've got pictures of a few of mine below, feel free to add. Some of these aren't required, but they sure are nice to have. And yes, I know you could accomplish the same thing using a flat blade screwdriver, a claw hammer and a pipe wrench. But seriously, if you can't take the time or commit the money to buy a few nice tools, maybe you shouldn't own a Porsche.

I have seen some very creative home made special tools by 924Board members, hopefully some of those will get posted.

Tool to loosen the rear axle nut:


Tool to remove the injectors:


Tool to adjust the timing belt tensioner (modified for clearance):


Tool to remove the triple-square nuts on the half shafts:


Tool to set the rear toe:


Vintage German made metric thread pitch guage (OK, not required, but cool and handy):

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1987 951 - M193 Version for Japan

[ideola]

I have most of those that you posted, plus I have:

- one of the valve adjustment sockets with the 3mm alan head
- the 17mm socket for removing the gearbox plugs
- a piece of above-mentioned socket that I cut off with a die grinder so I can use it with a box wrench to remove the top plug on a snailshell without pulling the trans
- a modified screw-driver for disassembling the fuel sending unit as described in Vaughan's writeup.

I don't have pix handy, but maybe I'll get around to posting 'em later on tonight...
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erstwhile owner of just about every 924 variant ever made

[emoore924]

One of those really long t-handled mini allen wrenches to adjust the fuel mixture at the dizzy...

Oh, and one of those really short mini allen wrench sockets to adjust the valve lash.

[bcblase]

I can't claim that I made any of these, but if you have a 924S,
you'll need some of these:



1. "Kriket" timing belt tensioning tool
2. 28 mm bent thin wrench
3. Pin spanner wrench for balance shafts
4. 8 mm triple square/cheesehead socket
5. Big-ass socket for driving wheel bearings & races
6. 32 mm socket for rear axle nuts
7. Flywheel lock for working on belts
8. 17 mm hex for tranny plugs

Hope this helps,
BC
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1987 Porsche 924S - track toy
1986 Mercedes 190E 2.3-16v - autocross
2007 F-150 5.4L Lariat Supercrew - tow beast
1994 Volvo 850 Race Wagon - 24 Hours of Lemons Car
2001 BMW 325xi - daily driver

[Mike924]

Plus:

A CIS fuel pressure test set

a deep-offsest 22 mm ring spanner (wrench) for front strut top-nut

And an alternator hook for adjusting the belt tension.

Oh, and a triple-jointed spark-plug wrench for getting the m...f... plugs in and out!
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1985 Porsche 924 'Lux', Kalahari Beige (my ex)
1993 Porsche 968 Coupe, Midnight Blue, 6 spd

'There is no substitute for a little grease under your fingernails.' - Chrenan, 924board.org

[tux]

[Paul]

Real men don't need a pry bar to tension a 924 alternator belt.
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White 87 924S "Ghost"
Silver 98 986 3.6l 320 HP "Frank N Stein"
White 01 986 "Christine"
Polar Silver 02 996TT. "Turbo"
Owned and repaired 924s since 1977
Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.

[tux]

[Rasta Monsta]

No doubt, Paul. My arm came with an alternator hook pre-installed.
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Toofah King Bad

• WeiBe (1987 924S 2.5t) - 931 S3

[Mike924]

Almost forgot:

Pointed M10 bolt for centering the steering rack.
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1985 Porsche 924 'Lux', Kalahari Beige (my ex)
1993 Porsche 968 Coupe, Midnight Blue, 6 spd

'There is no substitute for a little grease under your fingernails.' - Chrenan, 924board.org

[moone924]

not to forget triple square for head bolts or allen for early bolts
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Ryan Moone

Always shopping for a nice s2 931 to baby.
New philosophy : one car project at a time.

[Vince Ponz]

Removing the rear glass or spoiler. Get an old screwdriver and cut a groove in it. Simple and cheap.
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"Never let them see you sweat"
77.5 924 modified track car
79 931 Euro stock
88 924S SE
87 911 Targa stock