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@josemontano7767 Күн бұрын
What a beauty I always wanted a 944 Turbo
@arielalfaro3610 2 күн бұрын
Dame, I will get one. I saw something so beautiful. Thanks, big dawg!
@Nodstar73 4 күн бұрын
Firstly thanks for the outstanding videos. I see no reference is made of a cabin thermostat in the Porsche literature you displayed at the end, so how does the system know how to achieve the temperature that you set it to?
@NC944er 4 күн бұрын
@@Nodstar73 There are three HVAC temperature sensors in later cars like this one, two in the cabin and one in the engine compartment. The temperature control unit compares signals from the three sensors to determine positioning of the temperature-mixing flap within the HVAC unit to automatically control cabin air temperature.
@Nodstar73 4 күн бұрын
@ Thanks and that is more sophisticated than I thought for. Mine is a 89 2.7 (non AC) and is not able to regulate its cabin temperature, cold is fine but if you move it to 20 degrees it feels like it is on full heat and never drops back, unless you switch it to full cold. I think I will start with checking the temperature control unit which I see is near the blower motor, unless you have any other suggestions? Cheers Marc
@smacdiesel 8 күн бұрын
I have that same dent in my upper front fender!
@NC944er 8 күн бұрын
@@smacdiesel Must be a recurring factory defect. 😂
@sebprt547 8 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@WhereverHugo 11 күн бұрын
Hi there! I would really like to change my fuel lines for peace of mind. They still look rather good, so they may have been replaced to ones that look original, but I just don't trust them. At 8:38 you mentioned you asked Rennbay for some extra length for the fuel line, in order for the line to be routed nearer the firewall. I would like mine to look like that also, so how did you get the extra long line? Did you send them a mail beforehand? It also looks like you have some extra protection sleeve on the line, why is that?
@NC944er 11 күн бұрын
@@WhereverHugo Yeah, you can email or call Travis and explain what you’re trying to do and he’ll let you know how to proceed. There was about a $25 up charge for the extra length. I removed the rubber cover from my OEM lines and placed it on the new line that was making contact with other engine components. The Aeroquip lines are pretty robust, but they are not very abrasion-resistant, that’s where the protective cover serves a purpose.
@WhereverHugo 11 күн бұрын
@@NC944er Thank you for your answer and information! Good idea to reuse the rubber cover from the OEM lines, I'll do the same. Awesome, I'll send him an email.
@ricoxxx1849 12 күн бұрын
U will always get your money back #PorscheNoSubstitute944
@giannicerri 12 күн бұрын
Time to replace the windshield :)
@NC944er 12 күн бұрын
@@giannicerri Agreed! 😂
@loualiberti4781 12 күн бұрын
Nice 👍 Car.
@glow9999 12 күн бұрын
Well done! Great video of the improvements or modifications.
@dietmarsever9147 14 күн бұрын
Der Porsche 944 ist ein sehr schönes und interessantes Auto. Es ist absolut Zeitlos und völlig unterschätzt. Danke für dieses sehr interessante Video. Ich fahre einen 944II seit 28 Jahren 😅
@NC944er 13 күн бұрын
@@dietmarsever9147 Ich stimme zu! Es passt nicht gut in die traditionelle Designsprache von Porshe, aber das gefällt mir am meisten daran. Auf weitere 28 Jahre mit Ihrem 944!🍺
@julianbalseca5513 16 күн бұрын
Great that I came across this video, I am changing my alternator and I was wondering if this one fit on my 1985/2 Porsche? Because there are two options on pelican parts…the Bosch Al-170-x or AL-29-x 90amp so that I don’t buy the wrong part again lol
@NC944er 16 күн бұрын
@@julianbalseca5513 Yeah, the AL-29-X applies to cars 1982-1985/1 and the AL-170-X for cars 1985/2-1991, which got a boost from 90amp to 115amp.
@julianbalseca5513 16 күн бұрын
@ thank you for your help and I am doing couple of upgrades on my 944 so I will probably have more questions on other videos, thanks again for this 🤙🏼
@momohanakai2430 17 күн бұрын
Hey, i got a question for ya! I just got an S2 and i was riding her back home when the engine was starting to sputter, the engine was trying to die on me but i gave her some power. Fuel was 3/4ths full before and was showing empty after a 20 minute drive. What do you think it could be? Thought i would ask the expert!
@NC944er 16 күн бұрын
@@momohanakai2430 Wow! Based upon what you’re saying, you either had a massive full leak and the car was running out of gas or the fuel level sending unit has failed and you have a secondary issue causing the sputter. I would confirm fuel in the tank and no leak to begin with. It’s possible the two issues are unrelated. Engine sputter can be caused by a variety of things like a fuel delivery issue, failing ignition components, bad O2 sensor, faulty AFM, etc…
@momohanakai2430 16 күн бұрын
@ i was thinking it could have been a clogged fuel filter because the car was sitting for a year ish before i got her just 2 weeks ago.
@NC944er 16 күн бұрын
@@momohanakai2430 Injectors are most likely to clog in those situations, old fuel filters can limit flow as well, and the pumps can get jammed up with deposits if the tank strainer fails. If you don’t have any history on it, I’d look at a fuel system refurbishment all around.
@VelcroCross 17 күн бұрын
Not supposed to jack from the transaxle. The mount isn’t made to handle the weight of the car
@NC944er 17 күн бұрын
@@VelcroCross The mount has a metal core that bottoms out on the underside of the transmission carrier after the rubber compresses about 2mm, so it’s essentially solid on solid. I’ve done it a dozen times with no damage sustained, but you’re welcome to avoid if it gives you cause for concern. Like many things in the 944 world, an ongoing debate. 😂
@VelcroCross 17 күн бұрын
@ manual says not to so I’ll listen lol
@spencer2.032 17 күн бұрын
Any idea why it feels like when i close my hatch it is like slightly crooked and when it goes into the locks it like nudges it
@spencer2.032 17 күн бұрын
And @NC44er I love the videos they help me find what’s wrong with mine lol
@NC944er 17 күн бұрын
@@spencer2.032 Hey! Hard to say without seeing it firsthand. I would ensure all the parts are fully connected, properly aligned, and moving correctly. There are also small rubber “seats” that sit in the pin receivers, which can break down and become dislodged, so check that everything is clear to receive the pins when closing the hatch.
@bltzspr 18 күн бұрын
great video and great 'mods' And can I say - how clean your engine bay is!!
@AidanSlater-r1k 20 күн бұрын
Hey Nc944er, when talking about the brake pad light you mentioned the two yellow connectors on either side of the engine bay. What are those called, or do you have a part number? They are both crumbled to dust on my ‘88 na and I cant find anything about them
@NC944er 19 күн бұрын
@@AidanSlater-r1k Those are the brake pad sensor wiring harnesses, they come in different versions for cars with and without ABS. For cars without ABS (assuming that’s your setup), check out part numbers: 94461210700 and 94461210800 - they run about $200 for each side, link below… 944online.com/brake-pad-sensor-wiring-harness-for-cars-with-no-abs-85-2-to-91/
@AidanSlater-r1k 18 күн бұрын
@ Thank you. I just got my 944 a few weeks ago and your videos help me through some of my cars issues. I love what you do man, keep it up!
@afeudale 20 күн бұрын
We're not too far off, I'm at $37k total including purchase price and I'm entering year 5 with it. Yours is much, much better than mine though.
@NC944er 20 күн бұрын
@@afeudale It takes quite a bit to keep them going, and I think a lot of new owners (and potential owners) don’t fully realize that, so I think sharing the costs helps level expectations. Parts costs have been slowly ticking up each year as well, which doesn’t help. 😬
@kansasadventure1831 21 күн бұрын
Thank you for being on youtube
@kansasadventure1831 21 күн бұрын
Ineffable! Lord have mercy!
@nextgenpotato4525 22 күн бұрын
Great update! If you remember me, I asked you about the valve cover gasket question in another one of your videos. I managed to get everything sorted and my 944 runs great! One question though, what is your fuel consumption? I've been consistently getting around 20 MPG combined a few months ago. However, lately, it dropped quite abit, to about 16MPG. This is after I've had my injectors cleaned and tested, new fuel filter installed, new o2 sensor, and new fuel pressure regulator installed. I guess the only items left that could affect consumption are fuel pressure dampener, and the fuel pump. My car also has trouble starting after the car has been driven (warm) and sat for about 1-3 hours. It sputters and idles really rough, but gets better when I rev and give it gas. Google/forums tell me this is likely a vapour lock issue. Have you ever had this symptom before? Thank you.
@NC944er 19 күн бұрын
With the MAF on my car, it runs richer than the factory AFM, so probably not a good comparison. There are a number of things that can reduce fuel economy. You may also want to confirm the O2 sensor wiring is fully connected and not damaged, that the air filter is clean, and that the spark plugs are firing consistently. If one of the plugs is wetter than the others, you may have a leaky fuel injector. Sometimes they have issues even after coming back from a cleaning. I would also test the ignition coil, the spark plug leads, and check the distributor cap and rotor for wear.
@maxwell431 22 күн бұрын
youll never get your time back, a labor of love for sure, but if you ever decided to sell; youd get your money back. a clean one like this...easily $15k.
@EBMproductions1 22 күн бұрын
*Is that a fuel filter at the back? Our OEM one just started making a wheezing cicada like sound a week ago should i be worried?*
@NC944er 22 күн бұрын
@@EBMproductions1 Yeah, there’s a fuel tank strainer (a plastic screen type of filter), the fuel pump motor, followed by a traditional fuel filter all at the back of the car. The fuel pumps can start to whine when they are partially clogged or beginning to fail. Fuel filters can get clogged as well and reduce fuel pressure, but they don’t typically make noise. You can check to see if the ring clamp is secure and that the mounting bracket is intact. It’s possible the filter is vibrating against the mount if not fully secured.
@EBMproductions1 22 күн бұрын
@NC944er see the spot where it's connected seems loose and since im no mechanic i did not want to push it down to make sure its connected correctly however i do wonder why it seems the harness or whatever it is, is loose as the car was sent into porsche directly for all kinds of work and this is not what i expected post porsche working on the car. Also the coolant leak i had was the coolant line ending up in the radiator fans somehow so yeah that was frustrating as well. 😅
@masterrk7 23 күн бұрын
Amazing work! Really detailed!
@hadrianaugustus5712 23 күн бұрын
35k for a 5k car…. 😭
@NC944er 23 күн бұрын
@@hadrianaugustus5712 A true case study in poor financial decision making, however… the relationships I’ve made in the process and the empowerment of others to pursue their own enthusiast journeys are worth their weight in gold.
@EBMproductions1 22 күн бұрын
More so a classic car then 5k mate.
@hadrianaugustus5712 13 күн бұрын
@@NC944erI appreciate your channel a lot, I want one of these. I’m not sure I can stomach a real cost of 35k though.
@NC944er 12 күн бұрын
@ To be fair, I took mine quite a bit farther than I needed to, by proactively replacing really anything that could fail down the road, but didn’t necessarily require attention at the time. You could pick up a nice example for $10k-$14k and then budget about $5k for incidental maintenance and have a pretty reliable car.
@lucaswatson4946 23 күн бұрын
Rear drain tube usually gets removed from Porsches by technicians because they’re the highest cause of water leaks when they get clogged.
@NC944er 23 күн бұрын
@@lucaswatson4946 Imagine explaining to your Porsche tech that he cost you a win at Concours d’Elegance. 🤣
@TheSeanMichael 23 күн бұрын
I have a 1986 Kalahari Beige Metallic 944. I thought my car was pretty nice before I saw yours. 😆 I love what you have done with your car and appreciate you documenting it here.
@lto9773 24 күн бұрын
Just bought my 1987 944 your videos have been a good source for learning and working on it and i want to say thank you for your informative videos
@NC944er 23 күн бұрын
@@lto9773 That’s great to hear! The 1987 is a nice year to have, plenty of updates and fewer electrical gremlins than the earlier cars.
@crispitybits2074 24 күн бұрын
Hey there! i recently got a hold of a 1986 944 turbo and have used your videos for many repair priorities. in your experience, what parts did you need to get right away when first working on the car? mine has been sitting for 20 years, i think thats longer than yours so i may have extra things to worry about, but this winter is going to be my 944 winter, so a heads up on anything would be nice
@NC944er 23 күн бұрын
@@crispitybits2074 Yeah, that’s a long time to sit and oil seals don’t like that. Mine sat for 8 years and although it had higher miles, so it was used more consistently throughout its life, all the oil seals failed one by one as I began driving the car. My first priority would be replacing the timing and balance shaft belts, then a full reseal on the front of the engine along with the oil cooler seals, followed by a fuel system refresh (drain and clean the tank, replace the strainer, and have the injectors professionally cleaned). Then you can fire it up and see what else it needs.
@crispitybits2074 23 күн бұрын
@NC944er awesome, thank you so much!!
@dylandugger8711 24 күн бұрын
Your car is so pure. It needs an LS swapped into it.
@NC944er 23 күн бұрын
@@dylandugger8711 😂 I briefly considered a 5-cylinder 07K swap, but I’m too deep into the factory motor.
@anthonydietmeier6524 22 күн бұрын
@dylandugger8711 eww, gross.
@EBMproductions1 22 күн бұрын
@@NC944erif you ever Supercharge or turbo yours do share how it performs. I'd say a small modern turbo or supercharger would make a old 944 something else. 🫡
@dylandugger8711 4 күн бұрын
@@NC944er I am about to buy an 07k and start the swap on my car. It’s got 220k on the original motor and it’s slowly starting to give up.
@NC944er 4 күн бұрын
@@dylandugger8711 Nice! That’s a good run on the original engine, sounds like a good candidate for it. You going with the Gallardo header or a custom exhaust?
@momohanakai2430 24 күн бұрын
Can we get a pure driving video, no music, 20 minutes long??
@jasonmuldrow2775 24 күн бұрын
love to see these, always been a help to me. just started an engine swap in mine as I love the car but it just doesn't make enough to satisfy, so i swapping it to a honda j series engine as it will make about double the hp and I think keep the spirit of the car. I'm sure your videos will still be a help over the years.
@NC944er 23 күн бұрын
@@jasonmuldrow2775 Power is not its strong suit. 😂 A high revving Honda engine would be interesting to see, best of luck getting it sorted, very cool.
@GameChanger-te8sw 24 күн бұрын
Hi NC944 ....I have an all black European 944.... I loved, it's the car I always wanted, but now I've started with the restauration.
@NC944er 23 күн бұрын
@@GameChanger-te8sw That’s awesome! Black would have been the color I chose if I could have found a nice one at the time, but they aren’t very common. Best of luck as you get started with the work. 👍
@GameChanger-te8sw 23 күн бұрын
@@NC944er 👌
@Noah-th1cs 24 күн бұрын
Love to see the new update, finishing up my motor swap on my 1986 right now!!
@NC944er 24 күн бұрын
@@Noah-th1cs That’s awesome man, firing it up for the first time should be pretty exciting. Best of luck!
@Noah-th1cs 24 күн бұрын
@@NC944er Thanks for the reply, ive been watching you for two years now, but i bought this car a few months ago, found out it had a 2.7L swapped into it, motor was blown when i bought it so i had just immediately started tearing it apart upon purchase. I am now restoring it back to an original 2.5L. You have been a big inspiration to me. This is my first 944 and first motor swap in general, i have to yet to drive this car or any 944. I currently have the new motor on the stand with all the gaskets in hand so i am replacing them this week and hoping to get the motor back in and running within the next few weeks.
@NC944er 24 күн бұрын
@@Noah-th1cs Wow, that’s a big undertaking for the first time. No doubt many lessons learned that will make you a better wrench all around. Respect to you my friend! Really glad to hear the channel content is helping out, as that’s the main reason I started recording this stuff in the first place. Best of luck!
@Noah-th1cs 24 күн бұрын
@ thank you! you’re a big help no doubt, i’m also in school currently getting my airframe and power plant license to become an aircraft mechanic, this car and engine rebuild has been amazing in helping my studies of reciprocating engines, hoping by the end of it i have a sweet degree and a nice car to drive.
@Owl-ge9jl 24 күн бұрын
What's the part number for the spare tire well plug? I can't seem to find it online.
@NC944er 24 күн бұрын
@@Owl-ge9jl Hey Owl, good to hear from you! Check out part number: PCG-701-309
@stephengawlik3033 24 күн бұрын
Great vid. Car looks great. Question: it looks like you did the clutch. Ever do a video on that project? Thanks for what you do.
@NC944er 24 күн бұрын
@@stephengawlik3033 Thank you! I did a brief summary video one what it takes to replace the rear main seal, which includes the clutch, but I didn’t make a full clutch replacement tutorial since Van Svenson and Edredas both have excellent videos on the process already. It would have essentially been repackaging of the same content without much new information, so there was no real value add as far as I could see.
@stephengawlik3033 24 күн бұрын
That makes sense. Those are great videos and I know them well. Thanks for responding.
@liamflynn6929 24 күн бұрын
Sold mine earlier this year but still good to see what you're up to with yours
@NC944er 24 күн бұрын
@@liamflynn6929 Ahh, I know you mentioned that… I hope you got a decent price for yours. Appreciate your participation on the channel over the years. Cheers!
@liamflynn6929 24 күн бұрын
@NC944er think it was fair for what it was haha. Got an RX-8 now which has its own issues, but has been great for the most part. One things for sure, watching this video didn't make me miss the Porsche parts prices
@NC944er 24 күн бұрын
@@liamflynn6929 Nice! I had an FC RX-7 back in the day. Always wanted to spend some time with an RX-8 at some point. There’s nothing like a rotary sound and revving twice the limit of a 944. 🤪
@liamflynn6929 24 күн бұрын
@@NC944er Haha I love it! I actually got the 944 cause it was the closest I could afford to an FC. Handling on the 8 is similar to the 944, just more responsive and refined. I'm not too far from NC so if I'm out your way I'd be happy to let you take the 8 for a spin
@NC944er 24 күн бұрын
@@liamflynn6929 Sweet, that would be fun. I’m in the Greensboro area. Anyway, glad you’ve got a new project to pour your time and money into. 😁
@WW-bf8sz 24 күн бұрын
I owned a 1988 Silver Rose 944 Turbo S. Without a doubt, of all the cars I have owned, it was the most fun to drive. In addition, the car was incredibly fast. The handling was without equal at the time.
@NC944er 23 күн бұрын
@@WW-bf8sz Nice car! I love the fabric interior pattern on those examples. I seem to recall they were faster than the standard 911 at the time.
@ericmosher6969 24 күн бұрын
mechanical cost, so leet!
@NC944er 24 күн бұрын
@@ericmosher6969 Ha! I didn’t notice that until you called it out. I must be a n00b.
@jacobabbott9962 24 күн бұрын
I think if you saw my 944 you would never talk to me again lolol
@NC944er 24 күн бұрын
@@jacobabbott9962 😂 Most 944 examples could benefit from some TLC these days. When I bought mine, it was missing over 30 parts from the engine bay, multiple pieces weren’t fully bolted down, some bolts were less than hand-tight, there were numerous fluid leaks, and oxidation on the majority of the hardware. Bringing back their former glory is all part of the fun.
@jacobabbott9962 24 күн бұрын
@NC944er I love the work! Someday I will make mine nicer by following your example hahah
@drivenmedia7332 24 күн бұрын
Same here
@bjrngunnarrkeness9540 26 күн бұрын
Thank you from Norway❤
@NC944er 26 күн бұрын
@@bjrngunnarrkeness9540 Cheers! You guys have a lot of 944s in Norway or are they pretty rare to see?
@edvinkennas4951 26 күн бұрын
My hatch doesnt work, cant open the glove box at all. Do anyone have any tips? I removed the trim about to see better, but i cant figure it out.
@NC944er 22 күн бұрын
@edvinkennas4951 Assuming that the latch isn’t locked with the key and the knob turns with no result, this is a known issues where the screw at the back of the lock mechaism becomes loose and the latch actuator disengages. Most people are able to wiggle/pry the door open by removing the three screws along the bottom and pulling back on the latch area. Pieces of the latch and/or receiver may come apart during this process, but can usually be reassembled once you’re inside.
@mmer1207 26 күн бұрын
you always give a Clear explanation ! thank you
@gotanksrox5331 27 күн бұрын
only suggestion i would make is, instead of using regular wd40, use a silicone based lubricant instead. wd40 and other lubricants can be a little hard on rubber parts, while silicone is much safer
@NC944er 27 күн бұрын
@@gotanksrox5331 Hey, thanks for sharing! I do appreciate your point. In this case, I was following the recommendation of the product manufacturer. My understanding is that the light application of WD-40 provides enough lubrication to easily slide the bearings into place, and then as they sit over 24 hours, some of the mineral spirits (solvents) in the WD-40 will evaporate and allow the bearings to “lock” into place, whereas a silicone lubricant would not evaporate. The manufacturer had concerns that the bearings may move during drive shaft installation, and that’s what they were trying to solve for.
@gotanksrox5331 27 күн бұрын
@@NC944er that makes sense. i'd just hate to go through all that trouble of getting the bearings installed just to have them get eaten away by the wd40. maybe something like dish soap would work too?
@NC944er 27 күн бұрын
@@gotanksrox5331 Totally agree, it’s a lot of work to get there. 😂 Yeah, a water/dish soap solution would probably do the trick. I’ve used that for weather seal installations.
@sweetinksgaming7215 27 күн бұрын
I developed a problem after my car short circuited, my headlight motor not shutting off I check all relays so I believe to be the motor or wiring yet not sure.
@anthonyxuereb792 28 күн бұрын
Very, very neat.
@anthonyxuereb792 28 күн бұрын
I wonder how many replaced bearings aren't in their proper place. If the torque tube had been designed split along its length and bolted together the whole process could have been much simpler with better results. Imagine removing the top half to access and replace the bearings and cleaning the 2 halves of the tube fully exposed. would save a lot of wrenching. I'm not an engineer so it's a silly idea.
@kcarmack99 29 күн бұрын
FABULOUS video! Unfortunately, I have to replace my alternator this week. Fortunately, I can follow your great tutorial. I appreciate everything you do!
@NC944er 28 күн бұрын
@@kcarmack99 Thanks! Best of luck, it’s not too bad a job.
@kcarmack99 28 күн бұрын
@@NC944er Also, what size and length hose are you replacing? Mine is pretty mangled like yours was.
@NC944er 28 күн бұрын
@ I just used the kit from 944Online, it comes with the air duct hose and two new ring clamps for $20.
@zede_boss1657 Ай бұрын
Great Video man very helpful. I’m thinking about doing this as well but with having an early car i cant piggyback the 12V wire to the any of the fuses as I have the older bullet fuses. Im thinking of putting the 5 amp blade fuse into the 12V wire and then hook it to the positive post of the ignition coil with a spade crimp connector. Besides looks, would this work the same as your setup while also protecting the maf sensor from a surge?
@NC944er Ай бұрын
@@zede_boss1657 Yeah, thats exactly what I ended up doing with mine after a few months. I spliced in some extra wire to make the MAF power cable longer, covered it with split wire loom, removed the aluminum front bumper, and routed the power cable across the front following the same path as the main wiring harness over to the ignition coil. It’s been working fine for a couple years now.
@zede_boss1657 Ай бұрын
@ perfect, thanks for the advice and great videos👍