Porsche 944 - Fuel Pump & Filter Replacement Tutorial

[@bluezera.furiosa]

some heroes use capes, our hero has a 944!

[@NC944er]

@@bluezera.furiosa 🤣

[@maxorton7709]

Thank you! I was just about to tackle this whole thing and wishing for a NC944er complete tutorial. 🙏🏻

[@dylan4413]

The best feeling in the world

[@zanesalamah846]

Right on time as usually Jason!

[@schrockahasi]

So impressed with your videos. Perfection. Not a missed step and right on for getting things done on these cars. Great job.

[@NC944er]

@@schrockahasi Thanks man! Glad you’ve enjoyed the content. Cheers!

[@geoffstandee]

Whoa! Thanks! Can't wait to do this.

[@NateBaker-h8v]

I just ordered a new fuel pump yesterday and was planning on searching through your video log to see if you've covered replacing it and come to find you uploaded this about a month ago! Thanks so much for making this information so available and putting in the leg work for "us"!!!

[@NC944er]

Nice! It’s a pretty easy job, just a little messy. Cheers!

[@franksm2001]

Always appreciate your 944 videos. I put a generic Bosch pump into my S2, worked well

[@NC944er]

Nice! Yeah, I’ve seen a few other alternatives out there, they seem to be decent as well. Glad it’s working for you!

[@svenscholz3412]

This video comes just in time. My 90 turbo is running really bad in idle and is stuttering till I reach 2500rpm, I think it might be the spark plugs or the fuel system. I’ll tackle the problem next weekend and now ingot the perfect video for the part i was unsure about. Thx a lot!

[@NC944er]

Thanks Sven! Best of luck with the repair. Cheers!

[@jocelynm9355]

Just ordered my parts!

[@kennethrichardson1654]

Another great tutorial. Thanks!

[@grkfrk04]

Excellent presentation

[@jergervasi3331]

Another great video! Thank you!!!

[@TH75767]

Always spot on. Great job

[@Loach461]

I literally just burnt it up on Sunday doing autocross. My man.

[@vietnagmane3877]

Great video! What parts did you use? Maybe some links included in the description…….

[@NC944er]

Here is the list of part numbers used for this repair. Feel free to search them through the online vendor of your choosing: 944-608-102-04: Bosch Fuel Pump 69467 944-356-091-00: Fuel Pump Rubber Housing 951-356-041-10: Fuel Line - fuel pump to fuel filter 928-110-475-05: Fuel Pump Cap Nut 951-356-557-00: Fuel Line - tank strainer to fuel pump 999-512-346-00: Hose clamp - 16-27mm 999-512-554-00: Hose clamp - 12-22mm 999-512-016-00: Fuel pump clamp - 80-100mm 928-110-253-07: Fuel Filter N-013-812-2: Sealing ring for banjo fitting

[@ThingsBreak]

Nice work as usual. Had you already replaced the line from the filter to the hardline? It looked like it was new(ish). I replaced all of my rubber lines back there, including the return line to the top of the tank which is not an easy task...

[@NC944er]

Good eye! Yeah, the soft line after the filter blew out a couple years ago right after I replaced the filter the first time. The others were pretty hard and inflexible, so I finally got around to refreshing them.

[@schildi4226]

Now i know how to attach my fuelpump yay, do you also know how to get all the small rubber lines for less than a hundred bucks an inch?

[@NC944er]

Ha! I wish that I did… they are pretty costly. 😳

[@cameronmailer699]

Hey there! You wouldn't happen to have any pictures of that strap that holds the fuel pump shield on would you? I seem to have lost mine in the process of rebuilding my '86 Turbo and need to make my own sadly

[@NC944er]

New and used ones are still available for sale, but you could probably make one fairly easily. Here’s a link with some pictures - www.ebay.com/itm/266691387678

[@cameronmailer699]

Thank you so much! I promise I looked to find a replacement to model pictures off, but somehow I missed it. I really approach the help, I will totally use that to make my own!!

[@thekoshplays2207]

Hi there...getting my project 944 turbo s on Wednesday. I,live in ireland and trying to find parts is proving difficult...might you know the part numbers for the rubber bended rubber hose and the hose that has the banjo please? Thanks

[@NC944er]

Hey, congrats on scoring a Turbo S, very cool! I visited Ireland a few years ago and didn’t see a single 944, so they must be fairly rare there. Check out part numbers: 95135655700 and 95135604110. Design 911 is a UK based Porsche parts supplier that should be able to hook you up, I’ll include the link below. I also have a video on identifying and shopping for parts that may be useful. Cheers! Design 911 - www.design911.co.uk Parts shopping tutorial - kzbin.info/www/bejne/paazdGl6qrejq6c

[@emmetk1692]

Thank you so much for that information...I have watched nearly all of your videos in preparation but somehow missed the parts one. Have the docs downloaded and now ready to rock. So excited to get the car. Cheers again ;) @@NC944er

[@seanstacey6333]

I live In NC as well and am currently looking for a 944 turbo to buy, do you have any recommendations for good places to look in and around NC?

[@NC944er]

Hey! I mainly used Craigslist, eBay, and BaT when I was shopping for mine, but ended up with an eBay sale where I had to drive to Maryland to pick it up. You can use AutoTempest.com to get a consolidated list by zip code proximity, just keep in mind most sites it pulls from like AutoTrader and CarGurus will be dealer listed cars, which are typically overpriced. BaT provides the best vetting with community participation, so are often priced at a premium, but typically provide better documentation. Finding one in the NC area would be luck of the draw though.

[@gawsies]

Wow just in time literally. I just changed my fuel filter 2 days ago and was thinking I should change the fuel pump soon. Question, I have a hard start sometimes. I crank the key over and the car turns on but sometimes it almost wants to not turn over and then it turns on. Can this be the fuel pump? Or what other issues May it be? Thank you for all these videos, your keeping all 944 alive lol

[@NC944er]

Hey! Are you saying that the engine is “slow” to crank initially l, but eventually speeds up and starts? Or that it always cranks quickly but for a longer period of time before it starts? The first described symptom would generally point to battery, aging starter, or a problem with the charging circuit (alternator or poor grounding points). The second symptom could be a large array of potential suspects like fuel pump, check valve, fuel pressure regulator, ignition components, DME computer, speed/reference sensors, DME temperature sensor, etc. This is a good place to start with some testing and diagnostic procedures - www.clarks-garage.com/shop-manual/ts-01.htm

[@gawsies]

@@NC944er yes the first one! I crank it and it cranks normal, but it almost wants to NOT turn over but it does . I suspected it was either the starter or the battery. The battery is from 2019 but my local auto store says battery is fine. I have been thinking of changing the starter since the video you have is phenomenal as all of your videos are. Thank you for all your help!

[@NC944er]

@@gawsies Gotcha! Five years is actually a pretty good run on a battery these days. They don’t make them like they used to. 😂 I’ve had places like AutoZone test them good one day and then they’re completely dead two days later. Sounds like you’re on the right track though. Best of luck!

[@gawsies]

@@NC944er is there any way I can send you a video of the problem I feel like I’m having? I think I used the wrong terminology since it does crank normal but when it fires up, it almost shuts off but the starter keep going? Maybe aging starter? I got a good clip of the issue

[@gawsies]

kzbin.infopY5W38db-3Y?si=O0mSHyDeI9EAiN64 sometimes it worse sometimes it’s better but it almost doesn’t fire up or has trouble firing up.

[@motox6857]

Is there anywhere i can get a part list? I cant find an oem fuel filter

[@NC944er]

@@motox6857 Fuel filter is part number: 928-110-253-07 and there are a few different options. I generally go with Mahle, but the Porsche branded ones are about the same price.

[@NC944er]

@@motox6857 Also, the PET is available for download at this address and will contain all the part numbers for every system on the car - www.porsche.com/usa/accessoriesandservices/classic/genuineparts/originalpartscatalogue/

[@BrutalAces]

Hi Jason, I am in Raleigh/Clayton NC, assuming you are in NC as well by your name. I just purchased a 1984 944 that needs lots of TLC. What is the best way to get in contact with you?

[@NC944er]

Hey man, very cool! Congrats on the purchase, there are quite a few 944s hidden away all over the state. I’m located about an hour west of Raleigh. Feel free to reach out via my email listed in the About section of the channel.

[@maxwell431]

why did you not replace the strainer? have you already replaced it? does it just come right out?

[@NC944er]

Yep, I replaced the fuel tank strainer in 2019, so it’s in good shape. It threads into a metal sleeve at the bottom of the tank. There’s a fitting at the base of the outlet where a tool can be applied to loosen and remove it. There is a fairly common issue where the strainer fuses to the metal sleeve from oxidation and won’t easily loosen, causing the sleeve to become dislodged from the tank. You can see this in the image of the two strainers (old and new) shown in the video. If this happens, 928sRus sells replacement sleeves or the original one can be epoxied back in with JB Weld - 928srus.com/products/fuel-tank-repair-sleeve-boss-all-928-fuel-tanks-78-to-95

[@WhoCares56]

I assume the only way to change the strainer and the hose from the strainer involves getting soaked in gasoline?

[@NC944er]

Yes, get your safety gear and fuel storage containers ready! 😂 I ended up draining the fuel tank behind the scenes on this one. You may have noticed that my feed line was starting to collapse and was deteriorating from the inside out. I only had about 3 gallons in the tank, so it wasn’t too bad, but not super fun either.

[@ThingsBreak]

When I did mine, I ran the tank as low as I dared, and then pulled off that little elbow above a funnel to drain the last gallon or two and it did not make a mess at all. That was probably the easiest part of the job.

[@peakhour]

any idea if this would be fairly similar on a porsche 968?

[@NC944er]

@@peakhour Yeah, the 968 uses the same basic layout of parts.

[@peakhour]

@@NC944er thanks!

[@JVR_Funwithdesign]

Isn't the fuel pump housing two halves like on the 968?

[@NC944er]

That would certainly make things a lot easier. 😂 Unfortunately the 944 housing is a solid rubber sleeve that essentially fuses itself to the pump with age. Most people either cut them in half like you mentioned, or discard them and go without.

[@JVR_Funwithdesign]

@@NC944er Interesting. The 968 housing looks identical, it's just split close to where the clamp goes. Given that the pumps are the same, I'm it would work on the 944.

[@8359s]

An idea for a video and an actual question of mine: If I have plastic tube with endoscope camera attached to it how to get to the heater core through the interior vents? Does anybody have a schema of interior vents and evaporator placement? I figured out how to get to the evaporator from the bottom of the car, but I don't know how to get to the heater core.

[@NC944er]

There are some schematic images in illustration 813-00 of the parts catalog as well as the link shared below. The heat exchanger sits above the evaporator within the HVAC unit. You may be able to get to it from the upper center dashboard vents, but it would likely require some twisting/turning to get through the ventilation pathways. HVAC info - www.clarks-garage.com/shop-manual/hvac-01.htm

[@8359s]

@@NC944er Thank you, this is very useful. To be honest your work is very valuable, you are worthy successor to Clark in the KZbin realm. Thank you again.

[@someidot3699]

Part numbers! Please!

[@happyfox711]

Nice vid. Only one thing. No matter how cool it looks. The older mounts allowed more heat to escape from the fuelpump.

[@ConeFlower-gx2qk]

I think my fuel pump just died. Drove to the gas station, got some gas made it five feet from the pump and the car stuttered and died.