From:	Bob at Pelican Parts [bob@pelicanparts.com]
Sent:	Friday, July 02, 1999 6:53 AM
To:	Wayne; Peter.Lourens@akn.nl; Tom at Pelican Parts
Subject:	Re: [Fwd: 924 questions]

Hi Peter,
The problem with your wipers does sound like the switch in the steering
column.  If the relay is bad they usually won't work at all, or they park in
the wrong position.  You need to replace the switch.  On Porsches, you usually
don't need a puller to get the steering wheel off.  Just pull off the horn
pad, and unscrew the steering wheel retaining nut.  The wheel should then pull
off with your hands.

For the heater slide problem, you either have a broken cable (unlikely), or a
broken air control valve.  With a flashlight, follow the cable from the heater
slide to the air control valve to make sure it is intact.  The most likely
failure point will be where it connects to the air control valve.  If either
the cable or the valve itself is bad, they need to be replaced.

You are okay using unleaded fuel in a '79 model--they were made to run on
unleaded by that time.

Wurth makes an excellent product called "Body Protection Spray" that comes
with a little nozzle that lets you reach inside doors and body panel.

Please contact Tom at Pelicanparts@csi.com for help in getting any of these
parts/products.

Hope this helps,
Bob at Pelican Parts

Wayne at Pelican Parts wrote:

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>
> Subject: Re: 924 questions
> Date: Thu, 01 Jul 1999 16:26:01 -0700
> From: Wayne at Pelican Parts <pelicanparts@csi.com>
> Organization: Pelican Parts
> To: Peter Lourens <Peter.Lourens@akn.nl>
> References: <377B34AB.5267DD85@akn.nl>
>
> Hi there.  Let me forward you to Bob in Tech Support, who can help you
> address some of these issues.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Wayne
>
> Peter Lourens wrote:
>
> > Dear sirs,
> >
> > Last weekend I bought a very well maintained '79 924. It has only a few
> > small problems:
> >
> > - the wipers start working sometimes, especially with warm weather
> > conditions or just after using the turning signals. The previous owner
> > thought the problem would be in the relay, however I think it might have
> > to do something with the switches in the steering column. Is this a
> > known problem? If so, how do I remove the steering wheel? The same way
> > as with the 914? Is it just cleaning the contacts?
> >
> > - the heater slide is pulled all the way left but still warm air floats
> > inside the car. When pulling it to the right it flips back to the left
> > quite easily and it cannot be positioned somewhere inbetween. I know it
> > happens a lot with 944's but what's the malfunction in this case and
> > where can I apply a fix?
> >
> > - can I use unleaded fuel or do I have to use additives?
> >
> > - I want to preserve the car for rust. What can I use for the bottom and
> > the hollow spaces?
> >
> > I hope you can find the time to answer these questions.
> >
> > Kind regards,
> >
> > Peter Lourens
> > Almere, Holland