JUNKYARD Porsche 924: WILL IT RUN!?!

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.
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[@78MatWar87]

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

[@redheadgarage]

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]

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]

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

[@RedRoofGarage]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[@tonytrunzo840]

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

[@redheadgarage]

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.

[@redheadgarage]

What do you all think of the Porsche?

[@majcrash]

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

[@terrylessmann2274]

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]

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.

[@stevekovacs6250]

Por-sha

[@crs290]

Pe-dant