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 |
A-arm bushing modification (65-68 911/912)
Author: Skip Discussion: During various parts of my '66 912 restoration/rebuild/upgrade project, I've come up against the curse of old car restorers-parts! Yes, I know, Porsches are actually on |
Front Shock Replacement
Author: Skip
The 911, 914 and some 944’s featured a rebuildable front McPherson Strut. Instead of having to replace the entire strut unit, you will be able to merely replace the strut insert tha |
Front Torsion Bars (65-89)
Author: Skip
Jack up the car and remove the front wheels. Remove the tow hooks that secure the front of the A-arm and torsion bars if your car is so equipped. Use the 17mm socket on two bolts an |
Gate Shift Installation
Author: Skip
The following is a brief overview of the installation process for 901/915 transaxles. 901 users must obtain a 915 shift housing. Complete instructions are included with |
Window Express Kit Installation
Window Express Kit Installation Instructions.
Author: Skip
Find the Window Express Right Here.
Introduction
Most modern |
What is the Largest Wheel and Tire Combination I can get under my stock 914 fenders?
Author: Skip
One of the most commonly asked questions is, “ How much tire can I get under these fenders?” Well the 914 is not the most exact car ever built, and wheel well space varies a lot from |
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 |
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 |
KLA Boxster Top Fix
Author: Skip
Boxster Lift Rod End Replacement Instructions:
Raise the tonneau cover to an upright position. This will be just before the top starts to pull back.
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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 |
Sway Bar Calculations
Author: Skip
Provided by KLA Industries to answer the question of how the drop-link length affects the rate of a sway bar.
Here is the angle of the dangle formulas for calculating the ch |
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 |
Koni Strut Conversion - 8641-1414S for late 944, 968
Author: Skip
Koni sealed strut insert conversion (8641-1414S)
Description
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Parts : Koni 8641-1414S Sport Struts - all conversion and instructions parts included.
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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 |
Oil Cooling, Auxiliary
KISS ENGINEERING OIL COOLER KITS
944/944 TURBO
TEST DATA AND INFORMATION
COOLER &n |
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) |
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 |
