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characteristics: PAGID RACING - Motorsport and High Performance Brake Pads
Author: Pagid KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF PAGID RS PRODUCT RANGE RSL 1
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
Emissions Test Notes
Author: Skip We just got a great email that prompted this new section regarding emissions testing - always a challenge for an older car. Hopefully, we'll be able to add more tips as they become
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
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 Shock Replacement (65-89)
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 that
Front Torsion Bars
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
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
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
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 the ki
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