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| RolinkHaus |
 Oct 4 2019, 04:33 AM
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Thinking of buying a 944. Any advice is appreciated. What is the best year? Obviously, looking at turbo models. I know this vehicle has a crazy timing belt schedule.
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| Mikey914 |
Oct 4 2019, 10:31 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,772 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None 
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Look out for torque tube "wine" It's a sign the bearings need to be replaced. In the turbo, you might as well change the clutch while you are there cause it's a booked 20 hour job to remove in install the torque tube.
Buy the best you can afford. If not a turbo S2 in nice but with the balance shaft and cam belts it's more work to change out belts and pulleys. I've had a 86 and an 87. The 87 had the dual air bags and was more "modern" Both good for daily drivers with some creature comforts. On a side note that's why I make some of the balance belt pulleys, sunroof seals and the clock LCD for the 944 / 51 cars. |
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RolinkHaus Off topic. 944 Oct 4 2019, 04:33 AM
michael7810 Buy the best one you can afford. The Turbo S and 8... Oct 4 2019, 07:17 AM theer :agree:
Timing belt is crucial to do early ... Oct 4 2019, 08:41 AM Andyrew WHat are you looking to do with it?
Tom and Mich... Oct 4 2019, 11:21 AM RolinkHaus Great info, thank you Oct 4 2019, 05:54 PM roblav1 I had an '88 Turbo S back in 1992 or so. Wond... Oct 4 2019, 06:21 PM second wind 1989 is "the year" in my opinion. My so... Oct 4 2019, 06:32 PM RolinkHaus The show Fifth Gear had an old episode highlightin... Oct 4 2019, 07:36 PM RolinkHaus If I get one, BBS wheels will the next purchase. ... Oct 4 2019, 07:52 PM RolinkHaus Andyrew,
Looking for a car to drive to shows, then... Oct 4 2019, 08:58 PM thelogo Forget the best year ...get the best condition Oct 4 2019, 09:38 PM carr914 get a V8 >:D
Oct 5 2019, 04:15 AM
JamesM Its like having a hot girlfriend and then giving h... Oct 7 2019, 12:38 PM dr914@autoatlanta.com For the money, I would say 86 as it was the modern... Oct 5 2019, 12:13 PM JamesM
For the money, I would say 86 as it was the moder... Oct 7 2019, 01:14 PM RolinkHaus I agree dr914, but I neeeed one with a turbo. :) Oct 5 2019, 01:01 PM Mayne
I agree dr914, but I neeeed one with a turbo. :)
... Oct 5 2019, 02:10 PM RolinkHaus Are you saying the early cars have better options ... Oct 5 2019, 02:25 PM porschetub
Are you saying the early cars have better options... Oct 5 2019, 03:59 PM RolinkHaus I noticed there are SOHC and DOHC models, which is... Oct 6 2019, 06:24 AM michael7810 Turbos are all 2.5L SOHC. The 944S is a 2.7 DOHC a... Oct 6 2019, 07:01 AM Mayne
Turbos are all 2.5L SOHC. The 944S is a 2.7 DOHC ... Oct 6 2019, 03:34 PM jmitro I had a black 944 turbo with gold BBS wheels at on... Oct 6 2019, 07:13 AM Andyrew Turbo and non turbo have the same basic 2.5L. in f... Oct 6 2019, 10:40 PM jmitro correct except in 1989 the normally aspirated 944 ... Oct 7 2019, 11:26 AM BuddyV I have a 1988 924SE..... and managed to swap a 968... Oct 7 2019, 11:35 AM |
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