Clutch Replacement - Part One
Author: Skip
The following account explains in detail the procedure of changing a clutch in a 944/951. It also contains a list of tools, chemicals, parts and the sources where to find them. The |
Dash Replacement
Introduction
Replacing the dash on a late model, 85.5 and newer Porsche 944, is not a difficult task. It is very time consuming and meticulous. Patience is necessary. An ex |
Rod Bearing Replacement
Discussion:
This procedure will detail the steps necessary to replace the Rod Bearings on a 944 Turbo car. With some modifications it may also be applied to normally aspirated 944 |
Torsion Bar Replacement
Information for what Torsion Bars to Use Please Click Here . Be warned that torsion bar replacement for a 944 is not a job for the faint of heart. In fact even experienced specialists wil |
Transaxle Replacement
Removal :
You will need to place the car up on jack stands at least 20”. Make sure that it is secure! Remove the rear wheels and the axles. If you have never had the axles |
Front Shock Replacement
Author: Skip
The 911, 914 and some 944’s featured a rebuildable front McPherson Strut. Instead of having to replace the entire strut unit, you will be able to merely replace the strut insert tha |
Alternator Replacement
Author: Skip
The alternator is located in the driver's side engine compartment, under the air-flow meter (AFM), in front of the Turbo unit, and on top of the A/C compressor looking down into |
Clock/Bulb Replacement, digital, Late 944 and 968
Author: Skip
To get access to the clock light, do the following:
Remove the two air direction slider knobs on the heater controls face plate (leave on the round knobs).
Very carefully |
Clutch Replacement - Part Two
Author: Skip
TRANSMISSION:
Remove shift boot lever (retaining clip at top )(Be careful of plastic cosmetic items, remove ashtray, two screws, lift center piece slightly & push out lea |
Motor Mount Replacement
Author: Skip
Motor Mount Choices for the 944. Diagnosis:
Motor mounts are designed to absorb vibration from the 944's water-cooled engine. Here are some warning signs that yours may |
Odometer Gear Replacement - late 944
Author: Skip
Instructions :
Remove 9 screws holding front/back together:
Remove 4 screws holding speedometer in housing:
Gently pull off speedometer needle and remove 2 screws holdi |
Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement - 924, early 944
Parts needed: Rear Wheel Bearing Kit Stub Axel Nut/Rear Wheel Bearing Nut Moly Grease Procedure:
Lift rear or entire vehicle SAFELY!
Release handbrake
Remove the rear wheels.
Rem |
Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement - late 944, 968
Discussion :
This procedure will describe the removal and subsequent installation of rear wheel bearings on a Porsche 944 with aluminum trailing arms (1985.5 & later) |
Window Regulator Replacement
Tools Needed:
Phillips and common screw driver
10 mm combination wrench
10 mm socket and 3/8 inch drive ratchet
¼ inch drive ratchet with ¼ inch socket
Phillips “bit” from multi- |
Oil Pressure Sending Unit Replacement
Oil Sender Unit for 928/944/968/964/993 The oil pressure sending unit is located just under the oil filter, underneath the car in the front area on the passenger side.
Jack car up |
AC Delete
I recently purchased the 944 A/C Delete kit from Jason Burkett at Paragon Products ($129 plus shipping). The kit consists of the aluminum factory alternator mounting bracket for non-A/C 944’s and a 6 |
OXS light reset
OXS light reset < 911 < Main Page
OXS light reset
Author: Skip
For those 911's equipped with the "OXS" warning lamp, you can reset or disable this on your own. Here's how:
- the OXS lam |
AC Delete
Author: Skip
I recently purchased the 944 A/C Delete kit from Jason Burkett at Paragon Products (Product Code: PP944.ACDEL.KIT1). The kit consists of the aluminum factory alternator mounting br |
Control Arm Bushing Upgrade - Weltmeister
Author: Skip
Weltmeister has produced several aftermarket solutions to Porsche suspensions for many years. This bushing kit is a replacement for the original equipment rubb |
Control Arm, Front - Info
Author: Skip
924 mid 82 and older - stamped steel - VW/Audi part# 477.407.153F (left & right)
924 mid 82 and later, 924S, 944 83-85.1 - stamped steel - VW/Audi part# 171.407.153D &nbs |
