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
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Motor Mount Replacement
Author: Skip
Motor Mount Choices for the 944. Diagnosis:
Motor mounts are designed to absorb vibration from the 944's water-cooled engine. Here are some warning signs that yours may |
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 |
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 |
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 Ride Height Adjustment
Porsche 924/944/968 rear ride height can be lowered (in most cases) by approximately ¾" using the following procedure. This adjustment was originally designed for factory ride height settings across |
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) |
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 |
Window Regulator Replacement
Tools Needed:
Phillips and common screw driver
10 mm combination wrench
10 mm socket and 3/8 inch drive ratchet
¼ inch drive ratchet with ¼ inch socket
Phillips “bit” from multi- |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Porsche Option Codes
Author: Skip
Code
Description
009
3 speed sportomatic transmission
018
Sport steering wheel with elevated hub
020
Speedometer with 2 scales KP |
Ask Dr. Koni
Author: Skip
Question: What's the difference between the red Koni and the Sport Yellow Koni?
Answer: The valving is different. Sport Yellow units have stiffer valving than their St |
Oil Cooling, Auxiliary
KISS ENGINEERING OIL COOLER KITS
944/944 TURBO
TEST DATA AND INFORMATION
COOLER &n |
Rear Spring Rates vs. Effective Rates
An effective spring rate is the value when taking into consideration the placement, construction, and type of the sprung materials.
Torsion bar diameter is expressed as the effective diameter.&nbs |
Rod Bearing Replacement
Discussion:
This procedure will detail the steps necessary to replace the Rod Bearings on a 944 Turbo car. With some modifications it may also be applied to normally aspirated 944 |
Shift Lever Rebuild
This is an alternate procedure This article is an alternate procedure for overhauling the shift lever. Normally, replacement of parts with new would be ideal. The parts ne |
Sway Bars - Info
For information on 944 Sway Bars and Parts for Sway Bars Click Here . Hi folks - just a friendly reminder that these cars are getting a little old, and previous owners do crazy things... somet |
