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I have an '84 944 with only 32K miles and tires are of 1987 vintage but look good ie no cracks or at least external dry rot. Also engine mounts are bad. Anyone remember if there was a problem with original engine mounts? Also any rec. for replacement tires if I decide to go that route?
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Replying to: heart2 (Mar 31, 2009 7:48 am) I've got a couple things I'd like to mention, but first I'll answer your question. With respect to the age of the tire, there is usually a date code that is imprinted on the tire. If the tire's age really is around 1987, then you won't be able to find this code. Realistically, if the car was stored indoors, especially climate controlled, then you likely won't see any cracking. However, the tires are still relatively dry and probably will fail in due time. Certainly not something you want on a performance car anyway. My recommendation is to replace them. I highly recommend going to TireRack.com. You DON'T need to buy them from there, but it will give you a good idea of what you want. Your tire size (if original) is 215/60/15. This was a very popular tire size back in the 80s for performance cars, like the Pontiac Fiero V6, the 944, and the Toyota Supra. This tire size really isn't as common anymore, but I know that they still sell some in that size. Pirelli has a nice tire that fits that size, and Goodyear has brought back their "Eagle GT" which was one of the more predominant tires of that era. They are relatively vintage looking (for that time frame) but with modern tread and materials. The Eagle GTs I think go for about $70 dollars a tire while the Pirellis go for about $160 a tire. It also depends on what you're looking for. I live in Fort Lauderdale so my cars will NEVER, EVER see snow. Because of that, the only tire I'm interested in is a performance tire that has good wet and dry adhesion. Basically, a NON-All Season tire. If you plan to drive in the snow, the High Performance All Season Eagle GTs, while not only a great price, are also probably the BEST tire for you. That's what I would recommend... at least on a stock tire, and if you're trying to keep the car period correct. (these are brand new tires manufactured within the last year, FYI). You can have these tires shipped to your house, or to an installer. Or, you can simply determine the tires you want, and then ask your favorite tire place to order them for you. If you car does have 32k miles, then it means (as you would know) that it's been garaged probably most of it's life. Even though the car runs really well right now, I have to warn you that your timing belts and many of the seals may be on the verge of failure. The 1984 Porsche 944 does not have an auto tensioner, and the belts must be changed every 35k miles or every 5 years as per the service card. If you still have your original belts in the car, I would recommend that the VERY FIRST THING YOU DO is to have them changed out. It costs about $500-600 dollars at the local Porsche dealership and then you must go back after 500 miles for retentioning (which is usually included in the original price). Please heed my warning on this. It would be a real shame to see a ~32k mile survior with a damaged cyl head show up on eBay... Todd
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Replying to: todd82ta (Mar 31, 2009 8:34 am)
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Replying to: heart2 (Mar 31, 2009 9:03 am) |
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Hi guys can anyone help? i have a 1982 944 and the problem started when my battery kept going flat and was not being re charged.So I bought a new battery and still the same so i bought a new alternator and still the same, when engine running the battery test results were showing just under 12v instead of about 14v? I have now noticed that when i turn the ignition onto the first click without the engine running the temperature shoots straight to red and i have no battery or oil light displayed on the dash. I have checked all ground points and they all seem to be ok? Any help will be greatly appreciated as it is driving me mad 
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Hi, any help appreciated. My 85.5 944 turn signal stopped working, I took the steering wheel off, then the turn signal part which was held together with four rivets. I drilled out the rivets, got inside the box, cleaned and sanded the contacts, re-assembed and my turn signals now work fine. HOWEVER, my horn has stopped working (fuse & relay ok), and the dashboard indicator light for which gear I am in, now comes on only when my headlights or parking lights are on! This seems most peculiar, since I re-assembled the turn signal box, with all its contacts to the harnesses, very carefully. I can't understand how the two malfunctions I note above should have resulted from what I did. Any advice on how to correct these two functions will be appreciated. ALSO, my muffler system is quite new and upon careful inspection I can't find any leaks all the way from the manifold to the tailpipe--yet, I get exhaust fumes in the cabin if the windows or roof are open. If they are closed I get no exhaust fumes. I tried the test of plugging the tailpipe to see if that would kill the engine--the engine hesistated but kept running, so I would guess there's a leak somewhere, is that true? Any leak must be up near the manifold because the exhaust pipes are pretty new and a leak would be easily found. How do I find the leak so I don't get asphixiated with the windows down? And if there is a leak, how come I don't get any exhaust in the cabin when the windows and roof are closed? Thanks for any help. Doug, Toronto
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Hello all. If anyone has some ideas I would love to hear them. I have an 88 944, it runs great however I have no brake lights or instruments. I was able to check the bulbs. those are fine. the fuses are okay as well. Slot 18 and 19 were not getting power. I checked to make sure everything in box was connected it was. So I figured I would jump the circuit just to see if everything came on and worked. So I jumped power to the fuse slot and I was able to get them working for a few moments. Now here is the odd part. There was a click that came from the cruise control unit. This had also poped right before everything started working. Once I turned the key off it popped again and then nothing worked anymore. All the clicks came from cruise control unit. So what I am thinking is that my cruise control switch or circuit is open and not allowing the power to get to the fuse box. Is there a relay or something that trips out on these in this manner? I would disconnect the cruise control but looking over the diagram it seems the brake lights and clutch also tie in with the cruise on the same circuit. Anyone go through this?
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I've had my 84 944 for a few years now howerever its been parke since i bought it . i'm just getting my liscence back and want to put it on the road. All my lights were working last year but now only my headlights and break lights and signals work. my marker lights, tail lights and running lights dont work. also my washer fluid pump wont work either the switch for the pump works ive tested the wire for power and they do work the pump is new and it works but wen i plug it in it wont work. anybody got any ideas wat i should do before i take it to a shop?
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Replying to: tdouble (Jul 13, 2009 7:42 am)
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