Why don't they like being stood up?

[zcacogp]

ORIGINAL: Indi9xx

I have always said that pre Boxster/996 Porsche models are a bit like race horses, they need not only exercising on a regular basis, but also seem to appreciate having their legs seriously stretched once in a while.

I could understand if they were ok within 5 mins, as I would put that down to purging air from the fuel rail and lines, the plugs fouling and then cleaning, the pistons rings re-lubricating and moving freely, lifters filling ect... But they really do seem groggy for the first 20 miles or so after being laid up for more than a week or two.. They may seem to drive ok for that first 20 miles, but I can really feel them waking up.

Quite agree with this, but it's more than just a one-off drive that gets them fully stretched; it's regular driving, for long enough to get everything hot. My S2 was quicker to start, pulled harder and more smoothly, used less fuel and felt more sprightly when she was being driven 40 miles every day. Now I work from home and driver her once a week she is sluggish to turn over in the morning, sulky to fire up, uses more fuel and is less smooth on the road (in all ways). A one-off long drive will help, but regular long drives help far more.

And no, I can't explain it either.

A heated garage may be the best investment a 944 owner could make but for some of us it's just not an option. A garage in central London would cost about 80 times what my S2 is worth!


Oli.

 

[pse_SC]

My turbo has never been happier that when being used

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[tref]

I discovered something else today... OK, on the 924T cab, but the principle will apply to early 944s, if not all of them... Whilst running it up for its week to fortnightly warm up I have taken to operating everything I can think of - heater blower, heater controls, lights, windows, mirrors - at least I would if they had been connected yet! The reason is that for some reason or other, I also reckon the electrical connections don't corrode up so quick if they are used! Today I think I was vindicated... The headlights have always worked ok, but today when I switched them on there was a hesitation, the pods popped up, but the lights weren't on. pretty much as soon as I noticed it I heard the relay click and on they came... I have a feeling that had I left it another week or fortnight I would have non-working headlights to deal with again. OK, this car is a particularly bad (it was stood in a field for six years before I got hold of it), and as much as I think I have cleaned everything up, there is always something waiting to catch me out. Nevertheless, if others are running up the engine to keep everything sweet, whilst you are waiting try all the electrical bits and pieces - apart from anything else, the mirrors are one that can seize up even on a daily driver, because you don't use them that often once they are in the right place.

 

[George Elliott]

I also reckon the electrical connections don't corrode up so quick if they are used!

tref, agreed, the motion of the car on the road causes tiny movements of the wiring loom connectors on the electrical components, and this minimises the build of corrosion at the connection interfaces.

thats also why some electrical faults "disappear" [] with use.

George

944t

 

[Frenchy]

Sorted my rich running out when warm (temp sensor) all built back up with new jubilee clips wher accessible...................................bloody radiator decides to spring a leak !
Car has not seen roads since August []

Anyone have a good radiator ?