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The body tag is missing from my car and I would like to know if she's a '77 or a '77.5. Is there anyone that knows (or knows someone) who can help me?

Thanks

OK, after re-adjusting the timing, and adjusting the CO level, the car is now running like a champ!!! Thanks to all for your help!!

It starts quick, and idles smooth. slower reving... I'm about ready to drop a 350 in her.

Start with the basic and check the compression in each cylinder. Does it idle smooth??

The engine will not rev to redline under load. I checked the timing, it is dead on. When I checked the spark plugs though, I noticed that cylinders 2 and 3 had oil fouled plugs so I'm thinking I either have a problem with the head gasket, or a problem with the rings. Any other input?

Will the engine rev to redline under load? Check the basics like ignition timing and such but also the exhaust for restrictions.

Thanks for the help!! I'm not looking to be a speed demon, I just can't get the car over 55 mph. Where we live, there is a huge hill called freezeout hill ans I can't get the car over 35mph.

What are you expecting 125 hp from 2.0 litre. It is not a strong car to begin with. Check timing, spark plugs/wires, rotor/distributor/coil and points and condenser if so equipped. Fuel pressure filters. Vacuum leaks. Air filter, MAF.

I have an 87 924S @ 147 hp and 2.5 litre, and after driving the 911, that car feels like a tank. Hell, after driving the 2007 Taurus, that car still feels like a tank.

Good Luck

James Greer

Ok, i have a '77 924. After about a year of tinkering and tuning, I finally got the car running. I took it for a drive and the engine runs strong... It just doesn't seem to have any power. I'm thinking that I need to adjust the timing. Any ideas!?!?

If the '87 still uses ceramic fuses it wise to replace them. They might look fine but develop corrosion at their ends andcause loads of intermittent problems.

I don't believe it does. It has the plastic staple sort of horseshoe affair. not barrel shaped like my old VW

Still, you should check all of the fuses, on the older porsches they use a fuse for the left lights and one for the right. I had the same problem on my '77 924. As soon as I replaced the fuse and cleaned up the fuse panel I haven't had a problem since.

Good Luck!!

Hi, about three months ago I bought a '77 924 for $300.00. I'm having a few problems with the electrical system and the engine. First the electrics... After playing with some grounds I finally got the RH lights to work front and back. I tore the headlight motor apart and fixed the "not going down" problem, but I still don't have low beams, (I think it might be a relay). Both the front and rear wipers don't work, the turn signals don't work, nor does the flashers. Any input? As for the engine, I'm having a backfire in the intake (I'm thinking a timing issue). I completely tore apart the fuel distrubtor and got it working but it's leaking. That's all I've found for now. Any input and or sources for parts would be great. This is my first Porsche, and even though it doesn't run, I still sit in it and feel like a Million Bucks!!!! I don't even feel that way in my BMW!

Thanks!!

David

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P.S. The "PORCHE" panel that lights up on the back is a little warped. Anyone have a lead on a new one?