Grassroots Motorsports

Updates

• The back side . . . July 31

  Here’s the back end of my new project car. More pics soon.

• Got her home Aug. 02

  Well, she’s home now. Rolled it into the garage and put her on skates to …

• Found the problem Aug. 05

  One of the speed/reference sensors is bad. No resistance reading when testing according to clarks-garage.com …

• She lives! Aug. 17

  Finally had a chance to work on the car and get new speed and reference …

• Dropping the engine Aug. 26

  After getting the car running (she’s been sitting for at least a year) I’ve discovered …

• Engine drop Aug. 27

  In the process of dropping the engine to fix some oil leaks, replace seals, and …

• Parts in the mail Aug. 31

  Now that the engine is out, I’ve determined where all the pesky leaks are coming …

• Parts come today Sept. 02

  Well the parts I need to put this puppy back together should be arriving today. …

• Re-assembly has begun Sept. 03

  Got the pieces and parts in the mail yesterday and started puting it all back …

• Clutch difference Sept. 13

  Here’s a nice pic of the difference between the rubber centered clutch and a spring …

• Engine going back in Sept. 15

  Started putting the engine back in the car after installing the new clutch last night. …

• I'm on a mission Sept. 16

  I’m determined to finish getting the motor back in and the car started/driving (at least …

• 4.5 Hours Sept. 17

  Hooked up all the assorted parts and peices and got it fired up around 12:30 …

• It moves! Sept. 19

  Drove the car around the block!!! Worked it up to second gear and about 3500 …

• Not so fast buddy! Sept. 23

  That’s what this car is saying to me. Thought I had the oil leaks licked, …

• $8.50 Mistake? Sept. 24

  So I may have overlooked a little nuance in the parts manual that is causing …

• Fix in hand Sept. 29

  Actually it’s in my pocket. Hard to believe a $2.45 item has had me out …

• Leaks suck Sept. 30

  The car is STILL leaking from somewhere on the passenger side of the motor. Getting …

• Certified leak free! Oct. 11

  After months of back and forth ordering of parts, waiting for them to arrive, finding …

• This car is sold Oct. 29

  Sold this to make room for a 1991 Miata. I guess I don’t get too …

Comments

condopresident:

What in the hell?! 944s with 100–130k are still fetching $4,000–5,000 where I'm from! Either you got an exceptional deal or we're being taken for a ride in the South. Either way, nice find!
Jul 31, 2009 9:36 p.m.

Carrera4:

Trust me, it's no prize winner, but it's pretty straight - just a few dings and chips here and there. I haven't heard it run yet either, but the compression on all 4 cyl. is great, so I suspect something simple like a sensor, fuse or relay. With a little love, it shouldn't be too bad. We'll see if we can't get her shining again.
Jul 31, 2009 10:04 p.m.

Carrera4:

Well I've got the car started, and I know I have to install the clutch slave to make it move, but I've discovered a gnarly oil leak. Poor car - I will make you whole again!
Aug 20, 2009 3:08 p.m.

klipless:

Congrats on fixing up the leaks!
Oct 23, 2009 2:01 p.m.