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HELP - 924S values


ORIGINAL: JM1962

A good clue to the mileage on the bronze one might be the expansion tank. It is nowhere near as discoloured as the usually look and might be indicative of a genuine lower mileage.

The one for sale in Yorkshire, along with the rest of their pimped up stock seems to have been for sale for at least 3 years. Do they ever sell a car?
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Funny you should mention that - there is a 944 in the same auction and the expansion tank looks like it has been filled with concrete at some point, it's opaque to the point that you cannot see the level without removing the cap - and the inside is so furred up that there's no clue there either! By comparison, the 924S tank looks new.
 
Id ignore the doubters and be all over the 924S, but I wouldnt expect it to sell for some of the silly low prices suggested.
 
Just spotted it Chris !
Old Club member car. Interesting colour !
If it goes for anything like the turbo did over the weekend I wouldn't be shocked anymore.....
If I was a betting man, I'd say 3k...
 
So do you know the car Dave, or have you spotted the PCGB tax disc holder?

I've just had another look - and registered for the auction (this is getting serious - somebody help me!!). I'd be very surprised if the car has done many more than the 38,000 miles claimed (but not warranted) for it. To all intents and purposes, it IS rust free,
HOWEVER, there is a worrying oil leak emanating from the gap between the starter motor and the block / sump. Looks like it might be a crank seal - any ideas?

I've got pictures but the files are too large!
 
Spotted the sticker in the window. Don't know the car.
They all tend to leave their mark a bit to be honest, It may well be an oil seal and I would expect be cheaper to fix than a 911 with the same problem! I wouldn't be too concerned about that if all the rest of it is ok. That can be fixed after.
This is where Tim O'Dowd becomes your mechanic friend[;)]

I can't speak for a 911, but 924/944 ownership is relatively cheap with the right tools and knowledge.

It's all very exciting. I love buying new cars !
 

ORIGINAL: chrishak

HOWEVER, there is a worrying oil leak emanating from the gap between the starter motor and the block / sump. Looks like it might be a crank seal - any ideas?

I've got pictures but the files are too large!
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Chris, the front seal is a consumable part and all Frontrunners will need it replacing at some point. Leaking oil means new belts and the seal will only add a few pounds to the job.

Do you have a link to the car? Id be very interested in seeing it, but not buying it as I already have a 924S, along with three other Frontrunners! [:D]
 
ORIGINAL: 944 man


ORIGINAL: chrishak

HOWEVER, there is a worrying oil leak emanating from the gap between the starter motor and the block / sump. Looks like it might be a crank seal - any ideas?

I've got pictures but the files are too large!
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Chris, the front seal is a consumable part and all Frontrunners will need it replacing at some point. Leaking oil means new belts and the seal will only add a few pounds to the job.

Do you have a link to the car? Id be very interested in seeing it, but not buying it as I already have a 924S, along with three other Frontrunners! [:D]
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Here it is - lot 20 in the classic car auction:-

http://www.swva.co.uk/latest-auction-catalogue-2/
 
To replace the rear crankshaft oil seal would be a big job I think, requiring the removal of the gearbox. More work than doing a clutch which is one of the biggest jobs on a 944 and expensive unless you are doing it yourself.
 
Changing the clutch is expensive, but primarily because the clutch parts are expensive... if is one of the easiest gearboxes I have ever dropped. I guess the question then is would you change the clutch "whilst you are in there"? Unless there is oil contamination, with only 38k miles on the car, I would say that is a definite no (he says then questioning whether the rubber drive would have deteriorated as a result of time anyway...).

To put it into context, my car has covered at least 130k miles on the clutch which was in the car when I got it, so wear shouldn't be a problem!
 
The gearbox can be easy depending on what facilities you have. The last on I did on my own and on my driveway with 2 trolley jacks and several large blocks of wood. I couldn't get a local garage to give me a price for the job, so rather than give them an open cheque I did it myself.

See Clarks garage for the clutch procedure.
 
At the time... one trolley jack and several large pieces of wood! I think the main thing that makes it easier than most is that there is none of that awkward lining up of splines by manoeuvring a heavy gearbox, do the heavy stuff with big bolts, the slide a nice little sleeve in place to connect the two shafts together. Good point about Clarks garage - the repair bible!
 

ORIGINAL: 944 man

W A N T !
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So, am I right in assuming that even at the higher end of the guide price range, I should "scratch me nose, Guv"? Given the inherently fine condition and the risk of a gearbox out job, what's it worth? I know the stock answer, "as much as you're willing to pay...", but what is the market value?
By the way, I spoke to the mechanic who recomissioned it and he reckons it's all good except the sun-roof may need a new motor. I'm not too fussed about that.
 
I cant say what you should pay, but I suspect that if you paid £3,000 then youll still have got a damned good buy for a sub 40,000 car. hat really is barely run in and itll do a trip to the moon still if you care for it.

I wouldnt be surprised to see this car resurface at one of the likely candidate dealers for far, far more.
 
Well chaps, just returned from the auction. Car ran very sweetly from cold, everything worked - bidding started st £1,500 and sailed up to the winning bid of £3,100 plus commision.
Way over my budget agreed with the boss so the search continues!
 
And what did the 944 go for? Don't tell me it went for a song, but it was an earlier lot number so you didn't bid? You didn't come home in the "practical V8 hatchback" did you?!
 
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