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The head is not too bad but I was hoping to at least get tappets!..
With Porsche not doing varoius parts I dont know how they think these cars can be repaired and kept on the road?
Can't even get an ignition control unit or crank pulse sensors!...
I think that the crank sensors are the same as the Turbo, anyone know if these can be found?![[FONT=verdana,geneva"]](/forum/styles/default/pcgb/space.gif ". [FONT=verdana,geneva\"]")
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RE: Carrera GT purchase - 31/10/2007 17:14:55
924nutter
I have searched in vain on the web. I got one from ebay once which proved to be of no use to the member I procured it for. However, if there are any bad connections to the ecu from the multiplug it can seem like the end of the world with popping banging and an abject refusal to rev. I cant see why they fail. Mine is 25 years old and going strong, although it does seem to play up if the flywheel gets too hot. Search breakers yards for audi 100's 1978 vintage, or lt 28 vans, or try one of the Porsche recycling businesses of which there are many advertised.
For repair of the ICU contact S.A.M.E.S in Southend who have told me over the phone that as Bosch agents they can get ECUs repaired in Milton Keynes for a reasonable price but whether that extends to the ICU in the 924 I don't know, but a phone call is cheap.
Mike. As the new owner of one of these rare cars may I ask you a couple of questions ?
I have read in a Porsche book that the Carrera has "lightweight trim", "black felt trim" or somesuch.
(Or is that just the Carrera GTS ? Can any 924 expert comment ?)
In my area of motorsport I am only allowed to make certain changes.
MSA rule reads :- "Any car which has been improved within the manufacturers specification for the range will be considered as Production."
As I intend lightening the car as much as possible it would be interesting to know the details of lightweight or even discarded trim ( rear seats ?).
I am 99% sure that I can use plastic side windows and rear hatch.
Thanks.
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ORIGINAL: manipou
Can't even get an ignition control unit or crank pulse sensors!...
I think that the crank sensors are the same as the Turbo, anyone know if these can be found?
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These are unobtainable but Porscheshop informed me a years ago that they have an answer. Ring them.
The DITC in the CGT is a Siemens unit.
There is no ROM inside, only a few discrete components, so it should be rebuildable.
Happy CGT Motoring Metric Thumbs !!
Indeed and S.A.M.E.S. in Southend have a line on getting them repaired in Milton Keynes. Beware not all DITC units are the same, the official Porsche manual lists about five or six diferent part numbers. Nice one Geoff on finding out that Porscheshop have got a solution.
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The head is not too bad but I was hoping to at least get tappets!..
With Porsche not doing varoius parts I dont know how they think these cars can be repaired and kept on the road?
Can't even get an ignition control unit or crank pulse sensors!...
I think that the crank sensors are the same as the Turbo, anyone know if these can be found?
(in reply to 924nutter)
924nutter
I have searched in vain on the web. I got one from ebay once which proved to be of no use to the member I procured it for. However, if there are any bad connections to the ecu from the multiplug it can seem like the end of the world with popping banging and an abject refusal to rev. I cant see why they fail. Mine is 25 years old and going strong, although it does seem to play up if the flywheel gets too hot. Search breakers yards for audi 100's 1978 vintage, or lt 28 vans, or try one of the Porsche recycling businesses of which there are many advertised.
For repair of the ICU contact S.A.M.E.S in Southend who have told me over the phone that as Bosch agents they can get ECUs repaired in Milton Keynes for a reasonable price but whether that extends to the ICU in the 924 I don't know, but a phone call is cheap.
Mike. As the new owner of one of these rare cars may I ask you a couple of questions ?
I have read in a Porsche book that the Carrera has "lightweight trim", "black felt trim" or somesuch.
(Or is that just the Carrera GTS ? Can any 924 expert comment ?)
In my area of motorsport I am only allowed to make certain changes.
MSA rule reads :- "Any car which has been improved within the manufacturers specification for the range will be considered as Production."
As I intend lightening the car as much as possible it would be interesting to know the details of lightweight or even discarded trim ( rear seats ?).
I am 99% sure that I can use plastic side windows and rear hatch.
Thanks.
[blockquote]quote:ORIGINAL: manipou
Can't even get an ignition control unit or crank pulse sensors!...
I think that the crank sensors are the same as the Turbo, anyone know if these can be found?
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These are unobtainable but Porscheshop informed me a years ago that they have an answer. Ring them.
The DITC in the CGT is a Siemens unit.
There is no ROM inside, only a few discrete components, so it should be rebuildable.
Happy CGT Motoring Metric Thumbs !!
Indeed and S.A.M.E.S. in Southend have a line on getting them repaired in Milton Keynes. Beware not all DITC units are the same, the official Porsche manual lists about five or six diferent part numbers. Nice one Geoff on finding out that Porscheshop have got a solution.
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