My Porsche 944 Restoration
01-30-12, 09:28 PM
#76
i just reached up under the dash by the headlight switch and pushed the left pod out of the dash. i was then able to push the speedo out and unscrew the speedo cable. you must remove the connector from the back of the tach before removing the speedo. the connector is for the mpg gauge. i have pics if you need.
02-15-12, 12:53 AM
#78
Restoring a Porsche
Your 944 looks really nice - obviously a labor of love. I recently restored a derelict 968 Cabriolet, no engine or transaxle, top needed a new window, and numerous electrical issues. I must say the electrical system is much more complex than it needs to be, and the quality of the connectors is definitely not as good as on the FBs I have worked on.
I don't want to hijack your thread, but I thought you might enjoy seeing what we did with the 968. I had a freshly rebuilt street ported 13b and a 5 speed trans sitting in my shop --- Photos and details are given on page 7 of my Cardomain page. Probably the best handling and definitely the best braking car I have owned, a very nice driver, but of course less power than a stock 968.
Just finishing my latest swap - a straight six turbo Skyline motor into an 84 FB GSL - expect to be driving it by the end of this week. I know, I know --- it's a sickness.
I don't want to hijack your thread, but I thought you might enjoy seeing what we did with the 968. I had a freshly rebuilt street ported 13b and a 5 speed trans sitting in my shop --- Photos and details are given on page 7 of my Cardomain page. Probably the best handling and definitely the best braking car I have owned, a very nice driver, but of course less power than a stock 968.
Just finishing my latest swap - a straight six turbo Skyline motor into an 84 FB GSL - expect to be driving it by the end of this week. I know, I know --- it's a sickness.
02-15-12, 04:53 AM
#79
a rotary powered 968! rennlist.com would crucify you.. i however embrace the idea and have to say that its bad to the bone! that had to be some work to get that swap done! the hard part would be the transmission.. did you use an FC trans or custom make a bellhousing and use a the torque tube setup and rear mounted trans that the 968 originally had?
02-15-12, 10:45 AM
#80
Read the fine print
If the web site is working correctly, the address for my Cardomain page should be at the bottom of my post. It gives all the details.
www.cardomain.com/ride/646433
www.cardomain.com/ride/646433
02-20-12, 08:02 PM
#83
You know you spend too much time on this forum when you see a Porsche 944 autocross car go by on a trailer and you think of this car! Nice car, by the way....I used to love the 944's (and 928's).....closest i have even been to owning one was a 914 many moons ago.....lol
05-11-12, 07:25 PM
#87
i love grey cars and the 944 was no exception. i waited months to find one for sale in my price range that was stone grey metallic. i like guards red but there are too many on the road that are guards red. dare to be different. guess that's partially why i have RX-7's
05-11-12, 09:18 PM
#88
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Hows yours running? Im pulling the engine out of mine this week....
The rear main is dripping so im replacing that, the clutch, rod bearings, reseal oil pan and the t-belt/ balance belt and water pump. should be fun!
The rear main is dripping so im replacing that, the clutch, rod bearings, reseal oil pan and the t-belt/ balance belt and water pump. should be fun!
05-14-12, 09:36 PM
#91
well the FC was produced in 1986 and the design started in 83. the 944 was based off of the 924 and upgraded in the engine and suspension department and widended with the quarter panel flares and the fender flares to produce the look of the 944. the 944's first year was in 1983. makes me think Mazda like the design and used a couple key Porsche features. fine by me because my 88 10th Anniversary RX-7 and my 944 sit side by side in the garage. love them both.
06-27-13, 10:48 AM
#94
got some work done yesterday! i installed a new seat belt on the driver's side front. now i feel as though i can safely operate the car, lol. the old belt was limp and frayed.
i also installed a new washer pump. i pumped all of the old washer fluid out. it smelled like rotten sea water. i then cleaned out the tank and refilled it with fresh washer fluid.
i also installed a new washer pump. i pumped all of the old washer fluid out. it smelled like rotten sea water. i then cleaned out the tank and refilled it with fresh washer fluid.
