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| clapeza |
 Feb 19 2019, 12:23 PM
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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! |
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| Ansbacher |
Feb 20 2019, 12:11 PM
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I owned an '88 924S for 13 years before it was rear ended and totaled. Major problems I had were steering rack failures, power steering pump leaks, clutch failures, and rear hatch rattle (really annoying). Engine wise, it never missed a beat. Wish I still had it. As far as the comparison to a 944, yes, same engine but the car does not handle like its cousin. The 944 is a rock solid sled that feels stiffer and can turn on a dime, while the 924S has a more spongy, floaty feeling suspension, probably due to the narrower track of the rear wheels. Wish they had kept the non-power steering of the regular 924 in it.
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clapeza OT: 1987 924S Feb 19 2019, 12:23 PM
Ferg Clutch, Timing Belt and Water pump are the biggest... Feb 19 2019, 12:29 PM dr914@autoatlanta.com
Found a 1987 924S for sale. 67k miles, idles smoo... Feb 19 2019, 12:40 PM Racer http://www.clarks-garage.com/
944 drivetrain in n... Feb 19 2019, 01:41 PM ConeDodger If the miles are real, it’s possible the clutch ... Feb 19 2019, 02:19 PM Dion :agree: with all the above. Also that water in com... Feb 19 2019, 02:33 PM Tdskip I had one of these, quite a good car if understate... Feb 19 2019, 03:14 PM
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