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 |
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 |
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
Optiona |
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 the |
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 available)
P |
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 rear and |
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/tire assembly |
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 remove |
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. There |
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 leather b |
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 poor d |
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 rubber, and |
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 (or |
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 over |
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 extra pai |
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 carpet and k |
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 number |
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
Code
Size
Comp
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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 is |
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 rea |
