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AC Delete
Author: Skip I recently purchased the 944 A/C Delete kit from Jason Burkett at Paragon Products (Product Code: PP944.ACDEL.KIT1). The kit consists of the aluminum factory alternator mounting br
Accusump Installation
Author: Skip I know of few topics that elicit such dismissive and strongly held opinions as that of how to eliminate the cause of #2 rod bearing failure in 944 engines. Some builders claim that
Adjustable Ride Height Kit - Paragon
  Items Included: 2x - Upper Spring Perch 2x - Koni Competition Bump Rubber 2x - Suspension Spring 2x - Aluminum Threaded Collar 2x - Lower Spring Perch 2x - O-ring
Alternator Replacement
Author: Skip The alternator is located in the driver's side engine compartment, under the air-flow meter (AFM), in front of the Turbo unit, and on top of the A/C compressor looking down into
Brakes, front - 924S, 944, 944S
Author: Skip Parts: Rotors -  Sebro Slotted ( OE Zimmerman or , gas-slotted and cross-drilled also available) Pads - ( 944.351.951.02 E Pagid or Jurid , Mintex and KFP Magnum also av
Brey-Krause Strut Brace Installation - 944
Author: Skip Installation : Open hood to gain access to the strut bearing mounting nuts. There are (4) 13mm. strut bearing mounting nuts per side. Remove the (2) front and (1) inner
Camber Plate Installation (Paragon)
Author: Skip   Your new Racers Edge Camber Plates will bolt in without modification.   After jacking up your car and supporting it on jack stands, remove the wheel/t
Clock/Bulb Replacement, digital, Late 944 and 968
Author: Skip To get access to the clock light, do the following: Remove the two air direction slider knobs on the heater controls face plate (leave on the round knobs). Very carefully
Clutch Replacement - Part One
Author: Skip The following account explains in detail the procedure of changing a clutch in a 944/951. It also contains a list of tools, chemicals, parts and the sources where to find them. The
Clutch Replacement - Part Two
Author: Skip TRANSMISSION: Remove shift boot lever (retaining clip at top )(Be careful of plastic cosmetic items, remove ashtray, two screws, lift center piece slightly & push out lea
Clutch Slave Bleeder Valve Remote
Author: Skip A couple of years ago, while running at NHIS, I had some difficulty getting good, clean downshifts into second gear without double clutching. While some would attribute this to poo
Control Arm Bushing Upgrade - Weltmeister
Author: Skip Weltmeister has produced several aftermarket solutions to Porsche suspensions for many years.  This bushing kit is a replacement for the original equipment rubb
Control Arm, Front - Info
Author: Skip 924 mid 82 and older - stamped steel - VW/Audi part# 477.407.153F (left & right) 924 mid 82 and later, 924S, 944 83-85.1 - stamped steel - VW/Audi part# 171.407.153D &nbs
Coolant Flush
Author: Skip Got Milk?  The coolant expansion tank on this series car can provide some warning signs of trouble deep within the engine.  The oil cooler has seals that may break down o
Dash Replacement
Introduction Replacing the dash on a late model, 85.5 and newer Porsche 944, is not a difficult task.   It is very time consuming and meticulous.   Patience is necessary.   An ex
DME Chip Installation
Author: Skip Location: 924S - located under the steering column - remove the four 8mm nuts holding it in. 85.5-91 944, 968 - located in the passenger-side foot well, behind the carp
Engine Identification
Author: Skip Ever wonder which engine you REALLY have in your Porsche?  On the 924S/944/968 series cars you can find the engine designator stamped on the block. MY 83-87 - The engine nu
Engine Production
Author: Skip Engine : (USA values - to locate the "code", look for another Tech-Session article regarding Engine Identification ) 944 - 8 Valve, Normally Aspirated MY Co
Fuel Level Sender
Author: Skip Running out of gas when the indicator says you still have a quarter-tank?  Could be the Fuel Level Sender within the gas tank is out of calibration, or, the Fuel Gauge itself
Heater Clip
  Got Heat?   Hot air blowing out the vents no matter what you do? even with the AC on full blast?  This could be the infamous "heater clip failure".  The good news:  it's