I was driving along when I heard a loud pop, followed by smoke coming
from my engine.  When I pulled over I saw that there was a perfectly
rectangular hole in my valve cover from which the engine was
hemmoraging oil:

Does anybody know a UK source for a 944 Turbo rear valance? Crumped it badly
on my own anti ram-raid bollard outside my workshop earlier this evening and
I'd rather not claim on the insurance, given that it doesn't look too hard
to replace on a DIY basis. TIA.

I have a 944 na and my mechanic suggested that I change the transmission oil to a synthetic.  Good/Bad advice?  108000 miles  slight synchro clash going into second when cold.  If so what oil would be suggested?
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Hey guyz tell me if I am crazy but I want to see if this will halp me
out at all. My car had been plagued with overheating issues which were
taken car of but in the mess I got a new water pump, 71* thermostat
and an identical fan switch. The problem I have is the fans never turn

ok. i've regapped the spark plugs, changed the wires back to the ones that
were on when i bought the car (since in know they were ok), sprayed the
distributor cap with the silicon oil along with the wire boots and spark
plugs, and changed the rotor. still, nothing. it will run one ...

Reason I'm asking is because I think I got ripped off on eBay for about
$23 on parts.
I think this is a small time dismantling company selling parts on eBay
but going under several different user IDs - "harleylocator" and

Hey I was just wondering if anyone has a complete vacuum diagram for
the 944. I replace the coil on my car and it still vibrates. Vacuum
needle is verry stable. I’ve replaced Fuel Screen, filter and pump
with all new parts. I’ve installed remanufactured Fuel Injectors w/

I have a line on a engine for my early 85 auto ( I spun #2 rod bearing
) It s an 83 with 52K ( it is a deal I can't refuse). I was wondering
about the interchangability with the 85 any diffrance or problems? How
about the specs? Thanks in adavance,

Hey guyz will an MSD Blaster Coil work on these Porsche’s. I have a
vibration at Idle that I can’t figure out the only think I haven’t
replaced yet is the coil. Also oddly enough i get no resistance
reading between the 2 poles on the coil. Thanks...

I have a 86 951.  I have heard that the expensive K&N air filter is
cleanable.  If so, what do you use to do it?
Thanks!

Don't know if anyone will be interested, but I've just started a new MSN
group for 944/951's
with tech articles, downloads, chatrooms, and I'm trying to compile a list
of reputable Porsche

.. but does from the lever near the passenger seat.
No whirring response when the key is inserted but there is with the lever.
Any help appreciated...

I am currently replacing my headgasket on my 951 and have the age old
question: Head studs, to replace or not to replace. I have so far had one
shop say yes, and another say no, so I am at a loss. The next question is
trying to get the f*&^ers out. I have tried one, just to see if ...

i previously posted that my shifter was out of wack. i believe i fixed that
by adjusting the linkage on the back of the tranny. seemed to glide right
in while i was parked. so, i gave the car a wash, and sprayed some of that
engine degreaser on the engine so i could clean it and ...

The paint code on my car is obliterated so I'm hoping one of you kind people
can tell me what the color is called or possibly know the paint code.
The car is a 1989 Porsche 944 S2. It is painted a medium-dark blue with what
I think is a fine grain metalflake (I may be wrong about ...