I just bought a 1987 944 from my repair shop owner that works on imports.
He bought the car from a customer that brought the car in for regular
maintenance and sold it to his son.  He said the head gasket was recently
replaced along with the radiator, the timing belt and the car ...

Firstly, I have a 1983 Porsche 924 that I'm attempting to restore. (I know
their forum is for 944's but the buil seem quite similar so I'm hoping some of
you expects can help me)
The drivers side electric window does not work, I've tried the fuse & switch

Eurostyle side skirts.  Completes the widebody look.  Easy installation.
Email at porshapower@webtv.net if interested.  :)Ne

Anybody know if OBD 2 diagnostic programs can be used on the 944 and if so ,
what interface is used?  TIA  Al.

I have a 944 Auto which no longer shows which gear it is in. (should be via
lights on dashboard). It always was a bit intermittent but now it is
completely broken.
My question is how do I get to the switch? Do I need to get underneath or

I have a late 1985 Porsche 944. It recently failed a California smog
test -
nitrogen oxides too high.
The test results are as follows:

Ther is an AS exhaust analyzer listed on eBay
<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4603616383&sspagen
ame=ADME%3AL%3ARTQ%3AUS%3A1>
Is this thing of any value on a 1986 944T?

hi there and happy 2006 !
the sensor of my 944 S2 indicates I need brake pads replacements.
a newbie question:
do i need front brake pads or back brake pads? I don’t know where the

I just picked up a "rebuilt" water pump of unknown origin on Ebay.  I
am gearing up for a timing belt inspection and am going into it
planning on needing to replace that belt.  I have read several places
that one should proactively replace their water pump during that

I'm a 944 (84) owner. For the last 6 years I have used it for daily
driving and only changed the oil on the given intervals. I would say
that it is a quality car. I added 80.000 km to it and 6 years without
any breakdown!

Can anyone recommend an aftermarket muffler that will "enhance" that great
exhaust sound of my 1989 944 S2? I am looking for something that will still
be relatively quiet inside the car but bring out that raspy note that starts
around 4500 RPM. You know, that sports car sound :)

I have a 85.5 NA manual 944.  Somewhere along the life span of my
little toy, someone replaced the electrical system with one from an 88
or 89 vehicle (based on the fuse box) along with adding MSD ignition.
They MAY have also replaced the chip, I suppose I could verify that by

Hi ..... Advise please
Where can I buy a wind deflector for the 944 cab.? What features do i need
to have?
thanks

Gents,
My mechanic has received a 1987 944 "in lieu" of payment ... Looks clean,
drives well, some things to be done - 120000 miles ... What should I be
looking for to make sure the buy will be a good one - I know about the

1986 n/a 944
OK, I did a bit of research - I know you can reach the bulb for the LCD
dash clock by removing the glove box liner.
And I know I can replace the bulb using an LED with a mini-flange base