OT: 1987 924S, What to look for? Problem areas? Options

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Found a 1987 924S for sale. 67k miles, idles smoothly, AC works, brakes evenly, shifts good. Dash has usual cracks at leading edge. Rear glass looks good. Guy wants $6k for it.

Found some water (!) in the rear pocket behind the passenger right wheel - leaking sunroof drain hose?

Anything in particular that needs to be checked on these cars? What's their "Hell hole"? I know these use the same block as the 944 and maintenance is similar as a 944.

Thanks!

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

Found a 1987 924S for sale. 67k miles, idles smoothly, AC works, brakes evenly, shifts good. Dash has usual cracks at leading edge. Rear glass looks good. Guy wants $6k for it.

Found some water (!) in the rear pocket behind the passenger right wheel - leaking sunroof drain hose?

Anything in particular that needs to be checked on these cars? What's their "Hell hole"? I know these use the same block as the 944 and maintenance is similar as a 944.

usually the leak is a sunroof drain clogged but could be the rear hatch leaking, have to check that because the glass frame separates sometimes, and is not easy to repair.

You need to make sure that the timing belt has been changed and properly tensioned. The car is galvanized so there is no problem (usually) with rust, although you must check the drains at the cowl under the hood as the battery acid could eat a hole through because of standing water and leak into the pass compartment, and on the other side render the wiper motor useless if it gets water logged.

the 924 s is a really good car, you may want to get the 924 944 tech tips book for some further advice and information.

Thanks!