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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
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
KLA Strut Brace Installation - 924S, 944, 968
944 STRUT BRACE INSTALL 1) Remove 4 nuts holding strut assembly to the body. 2) Place bracket over studs with bracket upright toward front of car.
Koni Strut Conversion - 8641-1414S for late 944, 968
Author: Skip Koni sealed strut insert conversion (8641-1414S) Description Image Parts : Koni 8641-1414S Sport Struts - all conversion and instructions parts included.
Odometer Gear Replacement - late 944
Author: Skip Instructions : Remove 9 screws holding front/back together: Remove 4 screws holding speedometer in housing: Gently pull off speedometer needle and remove 2 screws holdi
Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement - 924, early 944
 Parts needed: Rear Wheel Bearing Kit Stub Axel Nut/Rear Wheel Bearing Nut Moly Grease Procedure: Lift rear or entire vehicle SAFELY! Release handbrake Remove the rear wheels. Rem
Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement - late 944, 968
  Discussion :   This procedure will describe the removal and subsequent installation of rear wheel bearings on a Porsche 944  with aluminum trailing arms (1985.5 & later)
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
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
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, 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
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
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