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I've got a solid low kms 1985 Turbo sedan that has been sitting dormant in my heated dehumidified garage for far too long now. It showed signs of a dead tachymetric relay...no fuel pump sounds, no tach movement, and no start...all at the same time while a start attempt was made. I thought at first it might be stale gas so added high test gas to the tank without success. Advice from some sources suggested failure of this relay above all other possibilities. So, I have been seeking an affordable source of a replacement for Bosch relay #0 332 014 151. I understand that it is now obsolete...does anybody have a cross over that is a reliable fit and function?

Hello, Rabin; Thanks for the suggestions. Yes, a car with only 75000 kms on it is still a very young car, despite its having been sitting, (on pavement) for a long long time....covered. The brakes are not seized, and most to the stuff that dies off is still working...even the handbrake is free. I looked underneath again this afternoon and I can still see white paint on the underside of the floors in some places. Lots of stuff is stiffening up, like door hinges, but simple oil drops will help that. I was looking at the primer pump in the trunk today, trying to figure out how and where to jumper wire it. It seems there is only one wire, but I'm a little hesitant to jump that one wire. Do you suggest to hot wire that pump or the one below the floor? By the way...this has potential to be a pretty nice old XN6/4HP22 sedan and it is already very, very difficult to contemplate letting it go...(considering all the parts I already have in stock for it)...which is why it's still here after all these years. I have a nice black 85 N9T 5 speed that now needs brake hydraulics attended to,(no brake pedal all of a sudden, with no loss of fluid, no apparent leak anywhere, and a relatively new appearing master cylinder bolted on to the servo. I also have a clean, silver 86 XN6 wagon, (also a 4HP22)...and a couple of other beasts to consume my energy and resources...including the 1970 Fiat 124 Spider and the 1971 Citroen D Special....all of which are somewhat daunting projects in their own right. All have a parts supply I've acquired and squirreled away over time, even the 1989 Renault 21/Eagle Medallion with just 52,500 kms on it from new...and that is a car I do want to use, given it will never have collectible status,since nobody knows what it is, it's a fun car to drive even with an auto box, and it has great seating in it. (It feels faster than the Turbo feels, even with 3 speeds in the slushbox, has 125hp in a lighter, more nimble FWD car). It's a sleeper.... Natter natter natter...I hate to shed cars fro this collection...absolutely hate it. But something has to change, or I will never get them done.... Back to the hot wire idea...which pump, Rabin, and which connection should do it? I hate to be hesitant before attempting this, but I rather like the idea of not igniting the entire car and other items in my yard, while trying to start it.... John

White 1986 505 STI automatic XN6, blue interior. Sadly, it is time to let go of this car. Only 75,000Kilometers are on the clock, but it has been sitting for years and fuel feed issues are affecting it. If given a shot of ether it will fire up immediately, and run acceptably until the ether is burned....but no fuel pump sounds are heard, and no smell of gas happens. Not sure why... I have too many other projects so despite the fact that I got the car as parts for another, yet could not part it out then since it was too good, since I have no time to make it run and then get it on the road, it must go. Parts which might interest somebody are; *all 4 doors are good *trunk lid, with spoiler *blue leather interior, overall very good with slight wear at driver's door-side edge on seat back...a typical place for wear on that design. *front fenders are pretty good, minor dents. *XN6 engine is quiet when it gets fuel, ran well until the feed issue started....I think the gas is nearing superannuation age, too. *4HP22 shifted well, smoothly last time it was driven. *three power windows work fine...one is still sleeping. *all interior and exterior bits are intact and available. Please let me know before the evening of Sunday April 22 if there is anything you need. We can establish a price when you tell me what you need. Shipping will be your cost. Car is in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Actual photos as soon as I can load them. John 519-742-4385

Thanks, gentlemen...and my apologies for not coming back on and reading your replies much sooner. The suggestions on adjusting valves are great, as is the info on parts supplies via the forum. I'm in Canada...Kitchener, to be precise, so that makes things easier. There are many distractions from getting to work on the car at the moment, so I'll print off what the two of your wrote and when I can get to work on it, will use the ideas. I'm hoping to acquire some used spares for the N9T before too long, so maybe then will be able to go over it with a 'fine tooth comb and thus learn what it is going to need to make it run its best. Thanks again, both of you, for some very useful suggestions. I'll get back on to the forum more frequently, in future. Cheers!

I have a 1985 505 Turbo 5 speed with only 90,000 kilometers showing on it. There is a reasonably complete record of maintenance from its original owner's records, so I think these are accurately recorded. Not knowing much about the N9T, I've been very cautious and have really only just kept it in running condition while I learn a bit about it. Thanks to a generous 505 owner who traded me for one he needed, I now have a manual that deals with engine maintenance, and am planning to check over the entire car soon. So, why the new post? There are some concerns that I'd like to know about before I dig into them. First; the oil level warning light is flashing when the ignition is on..and engine running. I suspect poor contacts, but would like info on the experience of others. Second; since it seems to me to be a noisy engine...valve train noise...I need to know if this is a common trait of these engines. What's the experience among others? Third; it may end up that I have to just go through everything and check tolerances, which will then result in my needing to find things like valve cover gasket, as well as gaskets for any parts I'll need to remove to do the full service. So...where can I get these gaskets? Again...I appreciate the guidance that will come from hearing other people's experiences. Thanks in advance for whatever help you can offer.