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PORSCHE 944 FOOT TO THE FLOOR TUTORIALS

 ENGINE
  1. Everything you need to know about Porsche 944 engine mounts
  2. Remove and replace Oil Pressure Relief Valve (OPRV)
  3. Change water-pump, cam-shaft, balance and timing belts
  4. Erratic idle problem
  5. Cam-shaft gasket replacement procedure
  6. Thermostat replacement procedure
BODY / INTERIOR
  1. Remove sound absorber from underside of bonnet / hood
  2. Install new sound absorber under bonnet / hood
  3. Repair Heater Control Valve (HCV) - Square Dash Model
  4. Remove and replace interior headliner material
  5. Sun roof mechanism overhaul procedure  - Square Dash Model
  6. Headlight electronics overhaul - Part A
  7. Headlight mechanism overhaul - Part B
  8. Remove and replace hatch latching seals
TRANSMISSION
  1. Remove transmission / gearbox
  2. Transmission / gearbox oil change procedure
  3. Short-shift kit installation
  4. Remove and replace worn gear stick
  5. Transmission drive axle seals remove and replace procedure
FUEL / EXHAUST
  1. Remove and replace petrol / fuel / gas tank
FRONT AXLE / STEERING
PLEASE POST QUESTIONS AT THE END OF THE RELEVANT TUTORIAL. IF YOUR QUESTION IS UNRELATED TO THE TUTORIAL IT WILL NOT BE ANSWERED. IF THERE ISN'T A TUTORIAL TO MATCH YOUR QUESTION I RECOMMEND YOU TRY ONE OF THE FORUMS OR BLOGS IN THE LINKS SECTION.

27 comments:

  1. Ed25 September 2012 at 19:41

    Hi, I have just found your blog and it is very good. Your posts are very informative. Could you contact me at my blog, eds-garage.blogspot.com or possibly email me at edpierce.ep@gmail.com
    I have a few questions I would like to ask you. Thank you.

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  2. Dave26 September 2012 at 15:15

    Thanks for the emails Ed, just checked out some of your Porsche related tutorials on your blog, very handy to know and well worth a look/read. Thanks

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  3. Lenny27 September 2012 at 03:38

    Hi Dave, I just purchased a 1985 944. I live in US and I'm having a hard time finding the fair market value of my Porsche. The car is in excelent shape for it's age. The reason I need to know fair market value is to decide wether or It is worth having full coverage. could you please email me back @ lenbendinsky@yahoo.com. thanks for your time.
    Lenny

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  4. Dave27 September 2012 at 06:45

    Hi Len, thanks for stopping by. I'm afraid I'm UK based so the market value of a 1985 944 in the UK will be different to USA. I suggest you contact the members on the Pelican Parts forum and ask their opinion. Thanks

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  5. Anonymous19 October 2012 at 20:18

    dumb question, but what if I have some of the raw materials for a tutorial - photos, notes, brain things - , and I think it would help improve this site rather than adding yet another blog, and all for no cost?

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  6. Dave20 October 2012 at 16:18

    Good question, I guess it depends how detailed the info and pictures are? I try to include every step as I work through each job and then do the write-up whilst it is still fresh in my head. I have to say it might be too difficult to work through someone else's notes and fill in the blanks. This is not to say it wouldn't be doable but I'd have concerns that some of the quality may get lost in the translation. If you think the info you have is of good quality why not post one of your tutorials to one of the forums and see what feedback you get?

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  7. Anonymous20 October 2012 at 18:46

    [the same anonymous as before]:

    OK sorry this is long

    TL;DR : no b/c I am lazy.

    >I have to say it might be too difficult to work through someone else's notes >and fill in the blanks.

    absolutely

    >... I'd have concerns that some of the quality may get lost in the >translation.

    absolutely

    > post one of your tutorials to one of the forums

    [ lots of writing deleted ]

    ... hmm, so I suppose I'm talking about is a collective system where a given tutorial could be built upon by users over time to fill in holes (e.g. for novices like myself) - like a shared blog. Yours is excellent but I am not asking you to change permissions on your blog.

    anyways, I don't blog so I really don't know about this. I don't think the forums/newsgroups/usenet can keep pace with what can be accomplished on newer internet enterprises like blogs.

    also I learn lots of things when working on a problem that I think would be beneficial to users that isn't out there - e.g. what is trivial, what is important, etc.

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  8. Dave21 October 2012 at 10:50

    When you say collective system I think you are already talking about what a forum does. If your aim is put down the parts of an article and then have the internet community add their knowledge to it then a forum would be the best place for your idea.

    Thanks for the input.

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  9. Unknown2 December 2012 at 17:13

    Nice blog, very helpfull and will help me in the future, please check my 944s2 on car domain ( rapidstu's 944 ) i have done a few mods that i havnt seen elsewhere.
    regards stuart

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  10. Dave3 December 2012 at 12:00

    Thanks for the encouragement, I had a look at your stuff, very impressive!

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  11. Anonymous22 February 2013 at 14:55

    Nice and informative . I have had 9 Porsche 944 cars and do all my own work on them. They are a dream to work on and great fun to drive. The one I have now is a 1988 Curved Dash 2.5 Lux in white. Love it to bits.
    Thanks for the Tutorial on Short shift, very usefull
    Graham from Derby

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    1. Dave22 February 2013 at 18:27

      Cheers Graham thanks glad you found the info useful

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  12. whoknows8 June 2013 at 14:43

    I have a 1984 944 that leaks water behind passenger rear seat. I have covered top and all windows &doors with tarps. Still leaks now covered with 2 tarps still water.What is going on? thanks

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    1. Dave8 June 2013 at 20:54

      Even though you have it covered I would check the rubber seals on the small side windows, also the the 4 drain holes around the sunroof which have pipes internally which become detached. Also check the drain pipe in the petrol cap as I think that comes inside the car the car too.

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    2. Dave14 June 2013 at 08:18

      I came across this THE MYSTERIOUS 944 WATER LEAK article. You might want to take a read and investigate the drainage from the battery compartment in the engine bay.

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  13. Anonymous24 July 2013 at 12:29

    A really helpful blog. I'm new to the 944 (and it's new to me) so your detailed step-by-step approach is exactly the sort of thing I need - and way better than the 'formal' manuals. I've bookmarked this and I'll be back for more.

    Jerry

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    1. Dave24 July 2013 at 13:27

      Cheers Jerry, thank you for the kind words. Feel free to ask questions or check back for updates whenever you like.

      Best regards

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  14. Anonymous25 July 2013 at 12:55

    Well, as you ask! I need to remove the steering shaft on my 944 (it's wobbling and clunking about). I've removed the securing bolts and now I'm twiddling my thumbs. Is it as simple as knocking/prying the shaft off or would I mess things up trying this?

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    1. Dave25 July 2013 at 14:31

      Do you mean the entire steering column (that goes from the steering wheel into the engine bay)? Or do you mean the part where it attaches to the steering rack?

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  15. Anonymous31 August 2013 at 15:46

    Hi Dave. I have an erratic heater issue. From what I can pick up I think it's worth me looking at the interior sensor, which I believe is behind the glove compartment? I have a 1989 944 oval dash model. Can you point me to any info on this please?

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    1. Dave31 August 2013 at 19:32

      Hi, there is no sensor that controls temperature on a 944. The temperature is controlled by a mechanical valve mechanism known as the HCV (Heater control valve). See the first part of my tutorial on it above and follow the links that show you how the oval dash version works. Cheers

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  16. Anonymous5 December 2013 at 01:02

    Dave

    Came across your tutorial on the Heater Control Valve - very detailed. Needing to change one on my '84 944 - would you happen to know where to purchase the 'early' valve?

    Thanks
    Bill

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    1. Dave5 December 2013 at 04:23

      Hi, I got mine direct from the parts department at my nearest Porsche dealer, just phoned up, told them what I needed and they got one in for me within 48-72 hrs. No problems at all.

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  17. Anonymous8 January 2014 at 21:33

    hi dave I am trying to source a uk supplier for the radial shaft seal (oem part 016 409 399 b) based in the uk and am having no joy so far can you recommend a supplier thanks sid

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    1. Dave9 January 2014 at 04:14

      Just contact the parts desk at your nearest UK Porsche dealer and they will order some in, only takes 1-2 days. They will even post them to you too. Not had any problem sourcing parts this way before. hope that helps. Cheers

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  18. Unknown18 October 2016 at 22:53

    Hi Dave, do you have any tutorial on how to change the alternator?
    Thank you

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    1. Dave18 October 2016 at 23:39

      Not yet, I haven't had to change mine, it can't be too difficult as it's right at the front of the engine. Maybe try Clarks garage tutorials from the Links page.

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