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#4 of 86 944 History 101 by 944boy Jun 14, 2006 (10:34 am)
Porsche revisited the 951 and in 1988 introduced the 944 Turbo S with total model year production of 718. This performance version of the already impressive 944 Turbo received many significant improvements including: bigger Brembo brakes, ABS, firmer springs and torsion bars, stiffer Koni low-pressure gas adjustable shock absorbers, a thicker front sway bar, and firmer suspension bushings. The following year, Porsche dropped the "S" designation and the standard 944 Turbo was infact the "S" form factor, building 1385 for 1989. This was to be the last year the U.S. market would have access to the 944 Turbo.   In 1990 Porsche releases the 944 Series 2, designated 944 S2. The S2 was an extensive revision of the 944S which now included the aerodynamic bodywork of the 951. The previous three engines available were replaced by the 3.0 liter's 16 valve engine and a big turbo 2.5 liter 944 Turbo (sold in Europe). As well, a soft-top version of the 944 was introduced, the 944 S2 Cabriolet. The new cabriolet was produced jointly by Porsche and the German division of the American Sunroof Corporation.   Unfortunately for the U.S. market, Porsche offered a Turbo Cabriolet version to the rest of the world through 1991 with the U.S. having the standard S2 Cabriolet to satisfy our open air appetites. Only 625 (non-U.S.-spec) 944 Turbo Cabriolets where built. Unless you know someone abroad who owns one and have driven it, we are left to only dream what a drop head coupe in Turbo form factor would have felt like.
#5 of 86 Mileage by shawn_in_wis Mar 06, 2007 (10:53 am)
Can you tell if the mileage has been altered just by looking at it?
#6 of 86 sneaky-sneaky by 944boy Mar 06, 2007 (1:21 pm)
Unfortunately Shawn this day and age the Speedo can be swapped out easily and often is instead of repairing the original and there is no ID numbers to verify that it’s a replacement Speedo. I know this because for 25.00 bucks I put a new Speedo in 944 girl’s 1983 porches and now her odometer works and her car has 23.000 miles now instead of 97.000 Sorry 944 boy
#7 of 86 Just bought a 944 by todd82ta Mar 25, 2007 (11:59 am)
I recently purchased a 1984 Porsche 944 about 4-5 months ago. It's been quite a bit of work, but I'm really happy with my purchase. Long story short, I was drunk, ended up on eBay, and bought it.   I towed it home with my 2002 Crown Victoria, and managed to get it running. I've since completely replaced the ENTIRE interior. The previous owner spray painted the entire interior with flat-black (he didn't like the original brown). I ended up replacing about 90% of the interior with all new / used interior items off eBay, the rest I simply repainted with real vinyl paint.   You can check out my progress here if you want...   1984 Porsche 944 Replies to this message: 944boy (Apr 04, 2007 3:45 pm)
#8 of 86 Re: Just bought a 944 [todd82ta] by 944boy Apr 04, 2007 (3:45 pm)
Replying to: todd82ta (Mar 25, 2007 11:59 am) looks like your getting the work done!!! these are great little cars. a full interior swap?!! UGGGG!,, have you made this your daily driver yet...they have a way of slowly becoming your favorite car to drive good luck Todd it looks really good and may the Porsche be with you 944boy
#9 of 86 sunroof by krzydad Jul 18, 2007 (10:34 pm)
Hey yall!! I just bought an 86 944..and it's a great car (as you know) I ran across a problem..I can't get the sunroof to work by button...in fact, it looks like I'm missing some hardware..any help out there with a photo of what the hardware looks like installed..? Thanks
#10 of 86 Having mixed thoughts about my new 83 944 by porschegirl3 Jul 28, 2007 (7:16 pm)
Hi guys, I bought my 3rd Porsche yest my first 944 and It's a bit needy for me! All day I have been going over the car I'm far from a mechanic but know a bit! First thing replace the 4 tires, find out I have a bent rim from the Inside! Not good news mean probably I have a bent frame ok I can handle this! Then This am I wake up to a puddle of oil! EEEkk It's the oil gasket not bad really bad considering I have to lift the engine out to fix this! thirdly The rear end knocks bad after I learned I have new struts back there I tighten them still has a bad knocking sound! I haven't figured out this problem yet! then the brake pedal vibrates new brake lines and pads probably need rotors! the Interior is nice the car needs to be painted dull paint and a bad replaced fender on the front I bought the car for 1,400 it needs a tune up and has a mere 207,000 miles on thats not a big deal for this Porsche I hope! any suggestions? should i have bought one without all these problems? or will I be stronger but broke after this one? Thanks a lady Porsche lover in Milwaukee
#11 of 86 Re: all things 944 and 924 [944boy] by douglass2 Aug 02, 2007 (4:17 pm)
Replying to: 944boy (Jun 05, 2006 8:42 am) YES! Let's have a 944 club. I love my '85.5 and would very much like to be able to contact other owners. Here's a question for anyone: I get exhaust fumes in the cabin when side windows or roof are open. Yet I have no leaks in exhaust system or boot. If windows are closed, no exhaust fumes. I'd be interested if others have this experience, and whether there is a cure. My solution is to keep the windows up and rely on the blower and a/c for ventilation. I'd also like to know whether I should switch to synthetic (full or semi) on my oil change, and also whether using higher grade gasoline, or fuel additives like Lucas, is a good idea. My 944 is a delight to drive and own, its only fault is a leak in the steering rack hydraulic, which is not excessive so, for now, I'm just adding Lucas when needed. I live in Toronto, Canada, so I put my baby in the hayloft when it snows. Douglas
#12 of 86 944S camshaft by meccariello Aug 08, 2007 (6:13 pm)
It seems difficult to find a repair manual for a 944s, 1987 I purchased a Haynes, "All porsche repair 83-89, only to find out it didn't include the 944S....   Right now I'm trying to remove the Cam shafts but not sure how to remove the front cam sproket. It doesn't look like a wheel puller will fit, Does anyone know how to get this sproket off, or where I can buy a good repair manual...Thanks
#13 of 86 944 Steering Rack leak--Is repair a big job? by douglass2 Aug 09, 2007 (10:25 am)
I'd like to try repairing my leaking steering rack, and I'm wondering how big a job that might be? The '85.5 944 sat unused is a garage for 5 years so I assume the seals on the steering dried up, hence the leaks. The fluid comes out of the rubber accordion cover on both sides. The car has only 130,000 miles on the clock and is in beautiful condition otherwise. A friend who is an aero engine mechanic and I replaced the water pump sucessfully, though it was a 2-day job. So I'm thinking we might tackle the steering rack leak. Questions: How big a job is it? Assuming I should get new parts, not used from a wrecker, what parts of the rack probably need to be replaced, and roughly what do they cost new? Should I use a part supplier off the net? Any and all comments appreciated. I'm the same guy who gets exhaust fumes in the cabin when the windows are down. thanks doug

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