JUNKYARD Porsche 924: WILL IT RUN!?!

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  • čas přidán 12. 07. 2024
  • 00:00 Introduction
    00:45 Porsche 924 Introduction
    03:28 Checking the Oil
    04:38 Check If Motor Is Seized
    06:45 Electrical Problems
    08:47 Interior Cleaning
    18:40 Day 2 Start
    20:19 Electrical Issue Analysis
    22:44 Starter Problems
    23:41 Prt1. Recap
    24:39 Starter Install Start
    25:56 How To Bench Test A Starter
    29:32 The Motor Turns Over
    32:27 Checking For Spark
    33:49 Checking Distributor
    35:14 Admitting Defeat
    Buckle up for a thrilling ride as we dive into the heart of a classic! Join us on a journey with our latest acquisition: a 1981 Porsche 924 plucked from the depths of a junkyard. The big question looms - will it run again, or is there more hiding under the hood than we bargained for?
    In this video, we embark on the suspenseful task of resurrecting this forgotten gem. Witness the highs, lows, and unexpected surprises as we meticulously dissect our Porsche, attempting to unveil the mysteries that landed it in the junkyard.
    What starts as a simple revival spirals into a challenging odyssey, pushing our limits and testing our resolve. Can we breathe life back into this vintage beauty, or will it prove to be a formidable adversary?
    Rev up your curiosity and join us in this captivating journey of restoration, where every turn of the wrench unveils a new chapter in the story of our 1981 Porsche 924.
    Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share if you're as intrigued by the world of automotive revival as we are!
    If you have any leads on The US Spec Distributor for purchase or how to rewire the car for a European Spec Distributor please comment or email us at RedHeadGarageMI@Gmail.com
    #Porsche924 #ClassicCarRevival #WillItRun #CarRestoration #JunkyardRescue #VintagePorsche #AutomotiveAdventure #CarEnthusiast #RedHeadGarage
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Komentáře • 20

  • @78MatWar87
    @78MatWar87 Před 6 měsíci +4

    now i want to see the 914 run too! i love those old Porsches.

    • @redheadgarage
      @redheadgarage  Před 6 měsíci +2

      We love it too, unfortunately don't have the title for it yet so holding off investing time and money into it until the title issues are figured out.

  • @carljones1526
    @carljones1526 Před 4 měsíci +3

    I'd argue that road going Porsches are more well known for being rear engined (aka 911) as opposed to mid engined, but the Boxster and Cayman did help bring the mid engine back ala 914.

    • @redheadgarage
      @redheadgarage  Před 4 měsíci

      I would have to agree. The 911 are definitely the most well known.

  • @RedRoofGarage
    @RedRoofGarage Před 4 měsíci +5

    Oh thats a 1981 Weissach Edition, they only made 400 of them...i just got one in my garage. It has early 944 guages though(yellow guages) so the dash was replaced at some point.

    • @redheadgarage
      @redheadgarage  Před 4 měsíci +4

      Ohh wow. I was not aware of the Weissach edition! It definitely could be one. From the condition of the car I would not be surprised if the dash had been completely replaced.

    • @RedRoofGarage
      @RedRoofGarage Před 4 měsíci +1

      Worse case you can probably double your money in the wheels alone(4 lug "basket weave" wheels are pretty rare) and more if the interior is decent

    • @redheadgarage
      @redheadgarage  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Originally bought it for the rims so that is always an option. Still have hope we can get it running though! More motivated now that I know it's a special edition.

    • @todddenio3200
      @todddenio3200 Před 20 dny

      ​@@redheadgarageI had a 79 924 Sebring Edition, which is another low production with just 1804 built but it was not as rare as yours is. The 924's have problems with the A post cracking right where the door hinges are bolted on.

  • @todddenio3200
    @todddenio3200 Před 20 dny +1

    The 924's are notorious for the A pillar cracking right where the door hinges bolt on. If left go too long it causes major issues with closing the doors

  • @redheadgarage
    @redheadgarage  Před 6 měsíci +1

    What do you all think of the Porsche?

    • @majcrash
      @majcrash Před 6 měsíci +3

      I'd like to see it run. If it does, it's definitely worth fixing up.

    • @terrylessmann2274
      @terrylessmann2274 Před 6 měsíci +4

      Sucks having to fish thru someone else's funky wiring. I bought a 928 last yr that had a trunk full of stereo equip, along with an alarm system and radar detector. Enough wires to wire the lunar module. Good luck getting the 924 started. I would bypass the fuel tank cuz you don't want to get gunk in the FI system. It's finicky enough when it's running well. Are you using Rennlist as a source for info?

    • @redheadgarage
      @redheadgarage  Před 6 měsíci +2

      I have stumbled onto Rennlist a few times, need to go try using it more actively though. I've been using a Haynes manual to try and figure out wiring and verify information mostly.

  • @tonytrunzo840
    @tonytrunzo840 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Any updates? love to see if you got this bad boy running.

    • @redheadgarage
      @redheadgarage  Před 4 měsíci +1

      No updates. This project has been set aside until we can locate the correct US spec distributor or we give up the search and rewire the car to use the EU spec one that is currently installed.

  • @stevekovacs6250
    @stevekovacs6250 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Por-sha

    • @crs290
      @crs290 Před 2 měsíci

      Pe-dant

    • @todddenio3200
      @todddenio3200 Před 20 dny

      It's uncommon to see someone actually pronounce it right