Tour of the Porsche 944 S2 Engine

Dr 914, George Hussey, takes you on a tour of this newly refurbished 944 engine done here in house at Auto Atlanta. You have never seen another 944 engine looking this good.

[@NoChrome]

Good video.. I wish I could take my Turbo engine out like that to do the necessary work. Instead I've gone in and out of every corner to replace things and every time I do I have to remove 3-5 other components just to get to where I need to go. These cars are a pain to work on but a blast to drive.

[@elemsit]

Beautiful engine

[@autoatlantainc.2267]

We agree!

[@lowchenlow]

The biggest four cylinder engine of the world.

[@motokokusanagi7683]

Great walk-through! I had no idea about the cam slider - I'll be checking that before my next drive!

[@brentsandy95]

me too

[@captaincoyote1792]

When I turned 50, the same year I was promoted to Navy O-6 (2004), I finally bought a ‘90 Baltic blue cabriolet. I was always a fan of the 924/944/968 series cars. Ever since I saw one of my XOs, a week after he went through a divorce(!!!), pull up to the Navy piers in Norfolk, in a spanking brand new white cabriolet. (With apologies to President Carter, I did indeed, “lust in my heart”!). While I am somewhat accustomed to doing “some” car maintenance myself, I just could not muster the courage needed to work on my Porsche. However, I’ve been fortunate that everywhere I’ve lived since buying mine (Rhode Island, Maine, western Massachusetts) I’ve had access to outstanding Porsche shops and mechanics (and NO! Not the modern Porsche dealerships!). My advice to those interested in these wonderful cars: (1) buy the absolute best example you can find…..avoid those abused and modified. I passed on three before finally finding mine! (2) always, always, ALWAYS….pay for a thorough PPI [pre-purchase inspection]-and don’t assume that a Porsche dealership can do a proper PPI on these older cars! (3) if you find one that you like, and that passes a PPI, strictly adhere to the maintenance schedule. (4) enjoy the hell out of these cars! This video is an Excellent review of this cars engine, sir! Just excellent! The very first time I’ve understood all those items I have paid to have replaced, maintained, adjusted, etc over the years! Thank you, Bravo-Zulu, so very well done!

[@brentsandy95]

Great video had some mystery issues with the stalling think you cleared it up with the fuel pressure regular comments. I will source out one asap and replace it . I been getting stalling once car warms up...

[@kennethlopez9667]

Great overview, thank you for sharing!

[@jmtn6327]

This was really informative, thank you.

[@seapeddler]

That plastic chain guide should have an embedded contact , that when the guide is worn the chain makes contact and switches on a warning or stalls the engine.

[@tempest411]

Why should the manufacturer take responsibility for the cars owner's disregard for maintenance?

[@mickeyward1878]

@@tempest411 it’s called failsafes

[@tempest411]

​@@mickeyward1878 Fail-safes aren't going to be used unless it's safety issue. A tensioner guide warning system would be regarded as a 'gold-plated' solution. It doesn't make any sense and certainly isn't cost effective for the manufacturer.

[@GTArmstrong]

I'm having a really tough time finding information on the S2 Oil Cooler, including the updated cooler you're referring to - would you mind please pointing me in the right direction? ...I've got a milkshake problem I need to fix.

[@nelsonhugs1383]

So great.

[@PapaSmurf-59]

I have a 1989 S2 i would like to have restored. No engine problems traveling for work and she sat for years. i dont wont to crank it until everything has been gone through.

[@gavinvalentino6002]

Work on syntax, spelling, punctuation, and logically-formulated thoughts first before you ever try to explain to anyone else what your wishes are.

[@Boom10ful]

Do you have any tips on setting the cam gear timing? I'm about to do a timing belt replacement and seals and I could really use some help with setting it.

[@rasheedabdullah9886]

Good video .Hi sir.which website to order the parts for Ur car

[@classiccarssp]

👏👏

[@michaelctanner]

Excellent explanations by Dr. 914. Camera work could be better…

[@kdudutse]

maybe , you know 914, which is unicorn for me, but man, you know next to nothing about this engine

[@JVR_Funwithdesign]

didn't see anything that would lead me to believe that.

[@rossstoneman832]

He knows a lot more about them than you do.

[@NC944er]

It’s not a bad overview of the engine with some useful information. If I were to nitpick, I would say that the “automatic belt tensioner” does not necessarily apply “proper tension to the belt at all times” as it’s not self-adjusting to factory specification. More appropriately, it would be called a spring tensioner and once a belt tension is measured using a tensioning tool, the spring tensioner is then locked in place at that setting and it does not adjust thereafter without manual intervention. Nicely restored engine with freshly zinc plated parts. 👍

[@P1983sche]

He has the engine out and on a stand. Rebuilt it from the bottom up. He knows this thing inside and out.