r/944

I have a 1987 944S. In the last year, I’ve done a new clutch, timing belts and rollers, tensioners. Chain tensioner pads, tires and flushed brake fluid. The year before that it got all new fuel lines, filter, etc. lots of new rubber seals, new exhaust hangers. It also has a focus 9 DME relay. I am going to a vintage race weekend at Road America this weekend to spectate. I’d really like to drive the car there, but am having a lot of second thoughts. The trip is about 5.5 hours/350 miles one way. Is there any reason to not do this drive? I keep going back and forth. Of course anything can happen with any car, new or old, but this car is almost 40 years old. Odds are I’m overthinking this, but wanted to get other people’s takes.

Since I drive mine so much I use reg as it doesn't sit in the tank and engine very long and a tank of fuel gets flushed through pretty quickly. I don't use additives either.

I've never had any knocking issues with reg so I really don't see the need to go mid or especially Premium.

Maybe it's different for cars that sit and only get taken out once or twice a month.

That's my thinking anyway.

I'd be interested to hear from you all your fuel grade and thoughts....

M.

(pic of my car for attention)

Does anyone here definitively know where asbestos was (possibly) used in 944s? I have only been able to find a few forum discussions across reddit/rennlist/etc. and all of them are pure speculation, except for one rennlist thread where the OP tested the insulation mat near the clutch bell housing and found it to be fiberglass.

Pretty much every comment I see online is either "maybe there's asbestos" or "you're overthinking it, just don't breathe stuff in"

If folks here are not sure, can you suggest a few places I should test for asbestos? For example, the insulation material under the carpets, the insulation pad above the fuel sender, etc.

I am not as concerned about the clutch or brake pads, since I already replaced both of those. Any help is appreciated!!

I want to replace the main belts. Things I saw online called for removing the starter, but in my case, that is literally impossible with the insane welding they’ve done and impossibly tight clearances.

Was Finally able to revive this beautiful thing, always loved the green got super lucky finding one in this color! 🔥🤙

Should I use a grey rust inhibiting primer containing zinc or is there something else I should do? Anything with the glass? I guess I could chrome the reflective piece inside maybe

Hello community, I have recently purchased my first project car! This is my ‘83 944 and unfortunately I have fount some pretty rough scoring in all 4 cylinders. My first question; is something like this worth saving or would I be better off swapping for a small block LS? I definitely plan on pulling it and tearing it down to see the extent of the damage but I wasn’t sure if it would be worth the money trying to get it bored out when I can just put something with more power in there and have MORE fun. Any advice would be greatly appreciated 🙏🏻

Hey everyone. I'm the newest member of the 944 club as I've just picked up this '84 NA. I've been a mechanic for years but I haven't dove into anything Porsche before. Back story on this car is that it's sat for 6 years not running. Previous owner bought it not running, has put all new injectors, DME relay, Distributor, ignition coil, and an ECU. The car comped good on all cylinders and he swears up and down it's an electrical issue to the injectors. I'm going to take a stab at it but was wondering if there are any clever individuals who could give me a couple pointers on maybe where to look first? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

Not sure if this amount is normal or I mis timed the balance belt by like a tooth or so

I have a replacement rear decal ready to go, but for the life of me I can't seem to get the old one off.

I've tried the heat gun and some type of goofoff but so far no luck.

Has anyone done this successfully and if so how did you do it?.

Thanks in advance folks.

M.

I installed these this weekend. Not sure how I feel about them.

They have high/low and running lights. The running lights are currently tied to the fog lights.

Took 2 of the 87’s out for a bit of a run today

Well its around 90% done there are always little things to do to finish it up but its on the street and im having a blast driving it, body kit is from Marco Antonio garage and the color is a KPMF Iridescent Red/Black wrap.

Took this picture during my ride last Sunday (the ~last day to shoot tulips here in the NL). although it was quite rainy, it was a lovely back road drive.