Man, oh man! Your 944 videos are like having a great neighborhood friend....willing to teach me how to maintain mine. I know that your videos / interests lay with getting younger enthusiasts involved in their cars, but I’m 65.....used to work on all my old previous cars. Life, careers, family, other hobbies....got in the way. Your videos go a helluva long way in eliminating the “Porsche mystique” and now encouraging me to once again turning my own wrench! My 1990 cab is currently in winter storage, but I am psyched to bring her out in another month or so! Thanks again, Casey!
I miss my 924... loved that car. Best order for bleeding brake fluid is to start with the wheel the farthest away from the master cylinder, and finish on the one closest...
MERRY NEW YEAR! !! 😄😄 we are water cooled folks , I have a 944 turbo track car and my wife has a 924s that I shot a video of. Check it out i think you will enjoy! 😎😎😎 th-cam.com/video/QUfjyPfNAss/w-d-xo.html
"Hygroscopic" is the correct term :) Absorbes moisture :) The adjustment of the wheelbearings on the 944 has the same type of bolt clamp nut as the good ol Merceds" :) Anyways..loving this project.Im a huge fan of the 944,and i really see one in my garage at some point.Fortunatly before all the flippers and auction houses inflates the prices.Haappppyy new year by the way :) Greetings from Norway ,Stefan
Nice vid, I think because you are able to talk for the whole duration of the video you don't need music. You only need it if you make a time lapse or some sort of section where you aren't speaking. My opinion, but nicely made video nonetheless! Can't wait for the road test!
I agree about the music. When it started playing I had to check all my browser windows to make sure something else hadn't started playing in the background.
I bought an ‘86 944 base about 3 months ago. I’ve been doing all sorts of work on it myself already, yet finding your channel really gave me the confidence to do more than I probably would have on my own. Wonderful car especially for the price. Highly under-appreciated and valued.
I really like what you have planned for next year. I enjoy listening to your thoughts on the world (you remind me a lot of my older brother with your wisdom) and working on cars. I hope you and your wife have a safe and happy new years!
I'm happy to hear about your intended direction for 2020. You clearly have a lot of knowledge and experience that you can share with the world, and that's about 95% of the reason that I watch YT channels about cars.
Totally agree with you on using a power bleeding system on an older vehicle, you risk blowing out seals in the master if the fluid that is in it is the only thing keeping working .
Looking forward to those porsche DIY's. There's a great sense of satisfaction that comes from working on your own car. And it's more than just saving money (although that's a bonus). It's that you get to know and appreciate the engineering and know that you did it right.
You were right there in it. You should have pulled the bearing nut off, cleaned out as much of the old dried up grease as possible, then stuff it with fresh grease. As you adjust the nut back on, keep turning the hub to squeeze the excess grease out...simple preventative maintenance.
Really enjoying your channel. The moisture will be because of blocked drain tubes. Use the plastic filament from a "weed wacker" to unblock it. Also check rear cubby areas for water too. My turbo is sunroof delete so don't have that issue but the drains in cubby needed clearing.
Just a tip... if you teflon tape (pipe thread tape) the threads on your bleeders it will help you seal the vacuum system as you bleed. This way with a clear hose you can tell if you are still getting air bubbles, whereas without it you will always get air bubbles even if the system has no air in it. It'll also keep your bleeders from getting frozen and snapping off when you try to remove them.
Good one Casey! Nice choice on the tires as well. It would have been informative for those who haven’t used a brake bleeding tool in the past to see that in action. Only one negative, loose the background music I’d say. Your videos just don’t need it.
Hi Casey, I actually liked the music. Regarding the Pressure spike noise, that happens because the air rushes over the surface of the window and literally plays the car like a flute. For best remedies, just crack open a rear window 1cm or so whenever you open your wondow. Apparently in older cars this was never an issue because the doors never bloody fit and had huge gaps where the air could escape.... Finally, regarding cross threading: Am I the only person who spins their bolts backwards until they click into place, then starts tightening them? No one ever seems to mention doing that...
I've got a 89 944 2.7 (w/ ABS) going for 16" wheels, I'm up to my third set as of last night. Bought some 16" phone dials needing a repaint and some scuff repair - ontop of my non M030 D90's and original 15" phone dials. Going for Dunlop Direzzas as an all around daily/rain/autocross/track tire.
Cool videos. Thank you. I have a 944 1986, timing and balance shaft belt replaced, but, yes, needed cylinder head job too and valves. Sounds great now, but there's a fuel leak, mechanic's kid says it's fuel pump and line. I replaced the small line after the fuel filter four months ago. I also bought the speed and reference sensor, but haven't done it yet. Light aren't working, not even with twisting the knob, this makes them move only about an inch.
Nice video Casey. I am really thinking about filling the right side of my garage with a nice example of a clean 944. Just the basic car like yours. My HOA does not allow any major mechanical activities in the garage, so I'll be looking for one that is in a little nicer condition. I had a 1984 944 in 1985 and I loved that car. I also owned a 1972 Super Beatle in the late 1970's. I was always amazed at the VW influence, and as you showed; the Beatle was an engineering master piece for the 1930's. To me, Porsche has always been the "smartest" builders in the business. The 911 is the proof in the pudding. Keep these great vids coming please. Oh... One more thing. Learn from my expensive mistake. Never leave the 944 rear hatch unattended. If it falls due to some unforeseen circumstance, you will pay dearly for replacement glass. In 1985 it was $700.00 installed for OEM glass. A quick google search showed that they are available in aftermarket now, but still upwards of $500.00!
Love the 944 vids Casey. Btw you were only partially correct. On both of my my cars it doesn't say 944 on the left side. Just Turbo in Porsche script in black on the red one and in off-white on the black one on the right side below the hatch. Can't wait to see a timing belt change video when you do it and what would be a good way to mimic the timing tool to hold the notches aligned on both the cam and crankshaft while installing and tensioning the belt.
Great video! I think this format could be a solid part of your niche, beginner to ______ DIY auto mechanic tutorials. That spliced with anecdotes would be really unique and would allow you to use your story telling talent.
For decades I've SPARINGLY used just a dab of NeverSeize on wheel studs, and with twice annual wheel swaps, never had a problem with rust or threads. I know, most pros disagree, but decades of experience say it works damn fine--if used SPARINGLY. On bleeder valves and even spark plugs. (Where it will short out the plug if you just gob it on.)
Watching with interest. Have a 90 944S2 Cab that I’ve had for 13 years and done very little mileage or maintenance on so time to catch up. Just changed the trans/diff oil which you may want to think about as it could be original oil in there. My oil coming out after 29 years and 60K miles looked good though. Up next brake flush...
Should have wheel weights on the inside of the rim on such a nice wheel. Another place that collects water is under the storage flaps in the trunk, those hoses can sometimes get dislodged and you will be carrying around a fish tank. Also underneath the spare has grommets that deteriorate over time- eventually falling out and letting all sorts of stuff hang out in there
I learned all that similar stuff way back when on my first car except my car of choice was the 84 mazda rx-7 gsl se. It was considered to be the Japanese competition to the 944 ofc much cheaper to get into as well. Later i graduated up to to the 87 rx-7 turbo and man that really uped the driving excitement level. It's amazing what cars can teach you that you can actually apply to life.
I always peel the label off new tires, add the date and mileage and stick it under the trunk lid. A good place to note rotation, too. Of course the big kids keep a log, which I used to do with my ‘87 Alfa QV, but writer’s cramp set in 😟.
On a car that old I'd replace everything in the brake system just for peace of mind. Even on my cheap 924S I sent the calipers out to get rebuilt, rotors, new brake lines at each corner, and a new master cylinder and brake booster. The booster was only $200.00, which I thought was a bargain compared to most cars.
The clutch draws out of the same reservoir...and a pain to get bled. Doing the brakes is a good time to bleed the clutch as well and replace the blue hose. That thing sucks when it cracks and you're trying to drive.
I recently got one of my trademark stupid ideas, that would actually do if hade the cash for it. Volvo 5-cylinder turbo swapping a Porsche 924? This stupid idea probably goes along with my other 2 stupid engine swapping ideas. (In case you are wondering, my other stupid idea is to T4 swap a 480 and my other slightly less stupid idea is to T5 swap a 240 or 740 or 940). Here are the two things you did wrong, you should have worn gloves when using that power tool (preferably with a leather like material) this as you could get your hand caught and possibly brake your wrist, secondly when using power tool make sure to use sockets that are made to be used with power tool (generally at least here in Sweden most of those “power tool sockets” tend to have a mat black finish). You are absolutely right about the fact that you should change your brake fluid regularly, this as the fluid is indeed hydroscopic, and absorbs water which if not changed regularly can lead to coronation in the brake system. Note that DOT5 is not hydroscopic (unlike DOT4 or DOT3) this as the DOT5 type is silicon based.
I’m sure you already know this, but I’m case you didn’t, there are drains for the sunroof, usually go out through the A pillars, which yours are probably as clogged as the rear spoiler, and likely why there’s liquid up there.
Another great vid on the 944. So I ha e a pretty weird assortment of cats that I have had for a long period of time. Amongst those are two 944’s and two VW Things. They rear suspension on an early 944 and thing is almost identical and share the same cv joints. For how radically different in purpose they are it is crazy how they are cross engineered. The early 944’s also share front suspension with a VW Rabbit. So rear suspension from an air cooled VW, rabbit front suspension and it was considered the best handling car in the world at the time. That’s what great engineering is all about. The purist snobs make fun of these but honestly looking back at early Porsche’s and adaptation of VW running gear, this car in a lot of ways is very true to the original recipe. I am a self confessed old VW and Porsche fan boy through and through, and love these old cars because of, despite of, all of that. 😆
I bought my 1989 944 a year ago . My grandson and I put together a youtube channel and instagram Porsche944 My 1989 Porsche 944 . It is my first Porsche and I love this car! The guy I bought it from told me he had replaced the timing belt , the car came with the specialty tools used to replace the belt and he had a really nice shop and he seemed honest , well the timing belt broke a couple months ago. Anyway check out my car. I am in the process of getting my valves replaced before spring.
I always though the 944 like that was a V8 front with a transaxle rear. Was that a common custom back in the day? Awesome project I really need to work on mine....
I've had 2 944's that I got for under 3 grand and either traded or sold... They shot up in price in the past 2 years though! Even the N/a;'s are expensive now
Elyas Sabore I actually learned it real good on one of his left lane hogs video used to have alot of the back of the car on mine but he said to have it just off of the car so you see the entire road and blinds spot behind you
On the axle nut, they had the same exact design on the Mercedes sprinter 2002-2006 and maybe 07, before they switched to unitized hub assemblies. I always use an impact to run up my wheels, if others don’t know what they are doing, then yea sure, you’re gonna bugger something up. Carry on young man you’re doing fine. I’ve enjoyed the Porsche series. I hope to be uploading the first of a 3 part series on an 05 Honda Accord where the dealer gave this lady a $9k estimate to fix her car. 🙄
Sorry if I missed this Casey. Is you 944 a turbo or NA? I am looking at a 944 that is NA. Any suggestions for things to look for especially with this specific car? Thank you for your videos!! Eric
Mustie 1 started working on one of these this morning. His is rough bought for 350.00.guess I'll have to buy one now.i live in georgia if i remember right these had cooling problem when they were new.is that correct.
I use a Mityvac to suck bleed at the wheels. However, I have a couple of cars where it doesn't work and I have to get someone to help me. Is it the anti lock brake unit that isn't allowing it to suck? The two causing me problems are an '11 Hyundai Sonata and a '00 Toyota Camry. Anyone, anyone.....Bueller.😬
I can use my impact gun on my lug nuts because its so wimpy that it torques it close enough to spec to not come off. a 3/8 drive craftsman 19.2volt impact.
Those wheel spindle nuts.... They are evidence of the design heritage of the Porsche 924 which developed into the 944 and then 968... The 924 was designed by Porsche using as many VW parts as possible,to be a VW sports car. At the last minute, VW decided to can the car. Production was due to start in Porsche's Neckarsulm factory - so they decided to adopt it as a Porsche and called it the 924. Back to those wheel nuts - the car used the late Beetle semi-trailing arm rear suspension, and VW-sourced McPherson strut front, and Passat gearbox (modified), and an LT engine. Beetle suspension, so Beetle axle nuts used. Yes, I know the 944 got heavier-duty components, including a 4 cylinder engine derived from the 928.. Just like the 356, it went through a process of replacing VW bits with special Porsche ones, but still kept lots of hidden ones
Odd choice for tires. I know that 15 inch tires are few and far between these days, but there are higher performance options, even accounting for all-season duties.
Man, oh man! Your 944 videos are like having a great neighborhood friend....willing to teach me how to maintain mine. I know that your videos / interests lay with getting younger enthusiasts involved in their cars, but I’m 65.....used to work on all my old previous cars. Life, careers, family, other hobbies....got in the way. Your videos go a helluva long way in eliminating the “Porsche mystique” and now encouraging me to once again turning my own wrench! My 1990 cab is currently in winter storage, but I am psyched to bring her out in another month or so! Thanks again, Casey!
Yay someone giving love to the N/A 944
Lots of love baby!
Thank god. These cars are so fun to drive. I have a 83 N/A so I will be watching
Casey, great way to end the year on a positive note.
I miss my 924... loved that car. Best order for bleeding brake fluid is to start with the wheel the farthest away from the master cylinder, and finish on the one closest...
No shit you a genius!
MERRY NEW YEAR! !! 😄😄 we are water cooled folks , I have a 944 turbo track car and my wife has a 924s that I shot a video of. Check it out i think you will enjoy! 😎😎😎 th-cam.com/video/QUfjyPfNAss/w-d-xo.html
"Hygroscopic" is the correct term :) Absorbes moisture :) The adjustment of the wheelbearings on the 944 has the same type of bolt clamp nut as the good ol Merceds" :) Anyways..loving this project.Im a huge fan of the 944,and i really see one in my garage at some point.Fortunatly before all the flippers and auction houses inflates the prices.Haappppyy new year by the way :) Greetings from Norway ,Stefan
Casey please stop... don't drive up the price before I can get one 😂
Nice vid, I think because you are able to talk for the whole duration of the video you don't need music. You only need it if you make a time lapse or some sort of section where you aren't speaking. My opinion, but nicely made video nonetheless! Can't wait for the road test!
And by the way "I identify as a lubrication primate" would be GREAT on a shirt and I would buy it.
I agree that the background music is distracting and really not needed.
I agree about the music. When it started playing I had to check all my browser windows to make sure something else hadn't started playing in the background.
I bought an ‘86 944 base about 3 months ago. I’ve been doing all sorts of work on it myself already, yet finding your channel really gave me the confidence to do more than I probably would have on my own. Wonderful car especially for the price. Highly under-appreciated and valued.
I appreciate that you are showing a doable car project. HAPPY NEW YEAR'S thumbs up stay awesome automotive enthusiast.
I agree with the comments that suggest to lose the music. You are an excellent and informative speaker and there’s really no need for it.
I really like what you have planned for next year. I enjoy listening to your thoughts on the world (you remind me a lot of my older brother with your wisdom) and working on cars. I hope you and your wife have a safe and happy new years!
Just found your channel and I am loving the content. Great find for me
I'm happy to hear about your intended direction for 2020. You clearly have a lot of knowledge and experience that you can share with the world, and that's about 95% of the reason that I watch YT channels about cars.
Totally agree with you on using a power bleeding system on an older vehicle, you risk blowing out seals in the master if the fluid that is in it is the only thing keeping working .
Looking forward to those porsche DIY's. There's a great sense of satisfaction that comes from working on your own car. And it's more than just saving money (although that's a bonus). It's that you get to know and appreciate the engineering and know that you did it right.
You were right there in it. You should have pulled the bearing nut off, cleaned out as much of the old dried up grease as possible, then stuff it with fresh grease. As you adjust the nut back on, keep turning the hub to squeeze the excess grease out...simple preventative maintenance.
Really enjoying your channel. The moisture will be because of blocked drain tubes. Use the plastic filament from a "weed wacker" to unblock it. Also check rear cubby areas for water too. My turbo is sunroof delete so don't have that issue but the drains in cubby needed clearing.
Just a tip... if you teflon tape (pipe thread tape) the threads on your bleeders it will help you seal the vacuum system as you bleed. This way with a clear hose you can tell if you are still getting air bubbles, whereas without it you will always get air bubbles even if the system has no air in it. It'll also keep your bleeders from getting frozen and snapping off when you try to remove them.
Bring on the motorcycles Casey 👍👍👍
Love these videos. Music is fine. Info is great!
Always learning with your channel, thanks!
i use the Motive power brake bleeder. I really like it because it has a hand pump to control the pressure.
Good one Casey! Nice choice on the tires as well. It would have been informative for those who
haven’t used a brake bleeding tool in the past to see that in action. Only one negative, loose
the background music I’d say. Your videos just don’t need it.
Love this channel, recently new to discovering it and I've been learning so much more about my 944 from Casey thanks dude 🤙🏾
Great video. Appreciate the 944 content! Good attitude and always positive. Thanks
Hi Casey, I actually liked the music.
Regarding the Pressure spike noise, that happens because the air rushes over the surface of the window and literally plays the car like a flute. For best remedies, just crack open a rear window 1cm or so whenever you open your wondow. Apparently in older cars this was never an issue because the doors never bloody fit and had huge gaps where the air could escape....
Finally, regarding cross threading: Am I the only person who spins their bolts backwards until they click into place, then starts tightening them? No one ever seems to mention doing that...
I do that trick regularly. Really helpful when you’re in a weird position or angle and can’t see what you’re doing.
Just subscribed to your channel. You mentioned that you used to own a shop. Great a TH-camr who knows what you are going! Now I can learn stuff.
I've got a 89 944 2.7 (w/ ABS) going for 16" wheels, I'm up to my third set as of last night. Bought some 16" phone dials needing a repaint and some scuff repair - ontop of my non M030 D90's and original 15" phone dials. Going for Dunlop Direzzas as an all around daily/rain/autocross/track tire.
Cool videos. Thank you. I have a 944 1986, timing and balance shaft belt replaced, but, yes, needed cylinder head job too and valves. Sounds great now, but there's a fuel leak, mechanic's kid says it's fuel pump and line. I replaced the small line after the fuel filter four months ago. I also bought the speed and reference sensor, but haven't done it yet. Light aren't working, not even with twisting the knob, this makes them move only about an inch.
Nice video Casey. I am really thinking about filling the right side of my garage with a nice example of a clean 944. Just the basic car like yours. My HOA does not allow any major mechanical activities in the garage, so I'll be looking for one that is in a little nicer condition. I had a 1984 944 in 1985 and I loved that car. I also owned a 1972 Super Beatle in the late 1970's. I was always amazed at the VW influence, and as you showed; the Beatle was an engineering master piece for the 1930's. To me, Porsche has always been the "smartest" builders in the business. The 911 is the proof in the pudding. Keep these great vids coming please. Oh... One more thing. Learn from my expensive mistake. Never leave the 944 rear hatch unattended. If it falls due to some unforeseen circumstance, you will pay dearly for replacement glass. In 1985 it was $700.00 installed for OEM glass. A quick google search showed that they are available in aftermarket now, but still upwards of $500.00!
Soo much Casey Putsch first this then your VINwiki AMA (not a bad thing)
Love the 944 vids Casey. Btw you were only partially correct. On both of my my cars it doesn't say 944 on the left side. Just Turbo in Porsche script in black on the red one and in off-white on the black one on the right side below the hatch. Can't wait to see a timing belt change video when you do it and what would be a good way to mimic the timing tool to hold the notches aligned on both the cam and crankshaft while installing and tensioning the belt.
Great video! I think this format could be a solid part of your niche, beginner to ______ DIY auto mechanic tutorials. That spliced with anecdotes would be really unique and would allow you to use your story telling talent.
That is a good idea.
Well done! Happy New Year Casey.
Can't wait to see the builds ! Y'all have a happy New year
For decades I've SPARINGLY used just a dab of NeverSeize on wheel studs, and with twice annual wheel swaps, never had a problem with rust or threads. I know, most pros disagree, but decades of experience say it works damn fine--if used SPARINGLY. On bleeder valves and even spark plugs. (Where it will short out the plug if you just gob it on.)
Lubrication Primate...I almost pissed myself.
Watching with interest. Have a 90 944S2 Cab that I’ve had for 13 years and done very little mileage or maintenance on so time to catch up. Just changed the trans/diff oil which you may want to think about as it could be original oil in there. My oil coming out after 29 years and 60K miles looked good though. Up next brake flush...
Should have wheel weights on the inside of the rim on such a nice wheel. Another place that collects water is under the storage flaps in the trunk, those hoses can sometimes get dislodged and you will be carrying around a fish tank. Also underneath the spare has grommets that deteriorate over time- eventually falling out and letting all sorts of stuff hang out in there
944 looks great with the new shoes. I was kind of surprised you don't use a star pattern when tightening lug nuts.
Awesome, I'm waiting for the 928 videos. I have a 1982 Porsche 928
Hi Casey. You should have some sort of karting event in Chicago. It would be really cool.
I learned all that similar stuff way back when on my first car except my car of choice was the 84 mazda rx-7 gsl se. It was considered to be the Japanese competition to the 944 ofc much cheaper to get into as well. Later i graduated up to to the 87 rx-7 turbo and man that really uped the driving excitement level. It's amazing what cars can teach you that you can actually apply to life.
I always peel the label off new tires, add the date and mileage and stick it under the trunk lid. A good place to note rotation, too. Of course the big kids keep a log, which I used to do with my ‘87 Alfa QV, but writer’s cramp set in 😟.
Porsche, Audi, and VW DIY enthusiast, Love for the Quattro
Can't wait to see the work on the 928 next.
On a car that old I'd replace everything in the brake system just for peace of mind. Even on my cheap 924S I sent the calipers out to get rebuilt, rotors, new brake lines at each corner, and a new master cylinder and brake booster. The booster was only $200.00, which I thought was a bargain compared to most cars.
The clutch draws out of the same reservoir...and a pain to get bled. Doing the brakes is a good time to bleed the clutch as well and replace the blue hose. That thing sucks when it cracks and you're trying to drive.
I have the same tires on my 84 944, with staggered Fuch wheels. It was tough to find 15" tires in 2 sizes.
That impact gun has a button down on the base that allows adjustment of the impact force.
Nice video on the Porsche but what about that canard airctaft you got no the bench in the back, I would love to see a video on that too 😁
Torquesticks are great for putting on wheels with an impact, no damage to the wheels.
I recently got one of my trademark stupid ideas, that would actually do if hade the cash for it.
Volvo 5-cylinder turbo swapping a Porsche 924?
This stupid idea probably goes along with my other 2 stupid engine swapping ideas.
(In case you are wondering, my other stupid idea is to T4 swap a 480 and my other slightly less stupid idea is to T5 swap a 240 or 740 or 940).
Here are the two things you did wrong, you should have worn gloves when using that power tool (preferably with a leather like material) this as you could get your hand caught and possibly brake your wrist, secondly when using power tool make sure to use sockets that are made to be used with power tool (generally at least here in Sweden most of those “power tool sockets” tend to have a mat black finish).
You are absolutely right about the fact that you should change your brake fluid regularly, this as the fluid is indeed hydroscopic, and absorbs water which if not changed regularly can lead to coronation in the brake system. Note that DOT5 is not hydroscopic (unlike DOT4 or DOT3) this as the DOT5 type is silicon based.
Hey I too thougt about T5 or 2.5T swapping a 944!
You too must be a volvo guy
Lauri Männistö i think there is a high possibility of that.
I passed up a 944 a few years ago. Very well maintained car painted Mazda gold flake green. 207k miles on it, killed it for me.
I’m sure you already know this, but I’m case you didn’t, there are drains for the sunroof, usually go out through the A pillars, which yours are probably as clogged as the rear spoiler, and likely why there’s liquid up there.
I had the Porsche cup wheels on mine. I sure do miss it!
Happy new year already
You are making me miss my 944!
Mine collects dirt and rocks back behind the wheels too. Have to keep an eye on it w every time I wash it.
Another great vid on the 944. So I ha e a pretty weird assortment of cats that I have had for a long period of time. Amongst those are two 944’s and two VW Things. They rear suspension on an early 944 and thing is almost identical and share the same cv joints. For how radically different in purpose they are it is crazy how they are cross engineered. The early 944’s also share front suspension with a VW Rabbit. So rear suspension from an air cooled VW, rabbit front suspension and it was considered the best handling car in the world at the time. That’s what great engineering is all about. The purist snobs make fun of these but honestly looking back at early Porsche’s and adaptation of VW running gear, this car in a lot of ways is very true to the original recipe. I am a self confessed old VW and Porsche fan boy through and through, and love these old cars because of, despite of, all of that. 😆
Cars not cars, doh
I bought my 1989 944 a year ago . My grandson and I put together a youtube channel and instagram Porsche944 My 1989 Porsche 944 . It is my first Porsche and I love this car! The guy I bought it from told me he had replaced the timing belt , the car came with the specialty tools used to replace the belt and he had a really nice shop and he seemed honest , well the timing belt broke a couple months ago. Anyway check out my car. I am in the process of getting my valves replaced before spring.
I have a 1978 Porsche 924 that I am working on to get it back on the road.
I also pressure bleed i got a great kit and can get all wheels done very quick
I always though the 944 like that was a V8 front with a transaxle rear. Was that a common custom back in the day? Awesome project I really need to work on mine....
I've had 2 944's that I got for under 3 grand and either traded or sold... They shot up in price in the past 2 years though! Even the N/a;'s are expensive now
Perhaps it's my OCD, but even pre-torquing lug nuts I do it in the criss-cross pattern. I would imagine that you do that on the final torquing.
You have to lower the pressure of the tire to use a bleeder to 1.4 bar at most.
This way you won't have any problems.
Hey Casey can you teach us( me) how to set out mirrors correctly so we don't have any blind spots.
Elyas Sabore I actually learned it real good on one of his left lane hogs video used to have alot of the back of the car on mine but he said to have it just off of the car so you see the entire road and blinds spot behind you
I've got Cooper offroaders on my Wrangler. They're fairly good.
Cooper makes a great tire 👍
Love the Milwaukee Fuel!
Well that was some intro 😂👏💙
Not a sunroof. It is a removable roof panel, and thats even in the 944 shop manual. Sunroof is on the 911 as it does not come out.
Let’s see more 928 content!
On the axle nut, they had the same exact design on the Mercedes sprinter 2002-2006 and maybe 07, before they switched to unitized hub assemblies. I always use an impact to run up my wheels, if others don’t know what they are doing, then yea sure, you’re gonna bugger something up. Carry on young man you’re doing fine. I’ve enjoyed the Porsche series. I hope to be uploading the first of a 3 part series on an 05 Honda Accord where the dealer gave this lady a $9k estimate to fix her car. 🙄
Sorry if I missed this Casey. Is you 944 a turbo or NA? I am looking at a 944 that is NA. Any suggestions for things to look for especially with this specific car?
Thank you for your videos!!
Eric
Eric Brynjulson its n/a. Quickest way to tell (with the hood closed) is the front bumpers.
great video but that background music while your talking has got to go!
Mustie 1 started working on one of these this morning. His is rough bought for 350.00.guess I'll have to buy one now.i live in georgia if i remember right these had cooling problem when they were new.is that correct.
I use a Mityvac to suck bleed at the wheels. However, I have a couple of cars where it doesn't work and I have to get someone to help me. Is it the anti lock brake unit that isn't allowing it to suck? The two causing me problems are an '11 Hyundai Sonata and a '00 Toyota Camry. Anyone, anyone.....Bueller.😬
I love this channel
Good intro
friend of mine's son races his 944.he did a hell of a lot more than that to make it race ready
I can use my impact gun on my lug nuts because its so wimpy that it torques it close enough to spec to not come off. a 3/8 drive craftsman 19.2volt impact.
Casey how'd you get the roof out? i'm having a hard time figuring out how to get the targa roof out of my 944 :S. Thanks.
Battery tray.. brush on some red tractor enamel mixed with hardner
"Cross thread is better than no thread" the words of an airplane maintenance instructor.
You were ginger... That's what he said. LOL 😂😂😂
Those wheel spindle nuts.... They are evidence of the design heritage of the Porsche 924 which developed into the 944 and then 968...
The 924 was designed by Porsche using as many VW parts as possible,to be a VW sports car. At the last minute, VW decided to can the car. Production was due to start in Porsche's Neckarsulm factory - so they decided to adopt it as a Porsche and called it the 924.
Back to those wheel nuts - the car used the late Beetle semi-trailing arm rear suspension, and VW-sourced McPherson strut front, and Passat gearbox (modified), and an LT engine. Beetle suspension, so Beetle axle nuts used.
Yes, I know the 944 got heavier-duty components, including a 4 cylinder engine derived from the 928.. Just like the 356, it went through a process of replacing VW bits with special Porsche ones, but still kept lots of hidden ones
Sehr gut!
You going to use speeduino or rusefi?
Hi, i have a Porsche 944 1984, i have a cuestion For you what Is the original tires size ?
Casey, how do you jack up the car!!!!!!! I just bought a 944 and am a little confused
Jacking points. Round things behind the front wheels. Etc. Look it up friend!
If you think an air cooled beetle's suspension is brilliant you should see a 1955 Citroen DS suspension....... :-D
I'm just here for the background music.
Sorry man. Wasn't liked as much as hoped.
The Beatle was produced all the way up to 2002 !
Odd choice for tires. I know that 15 inch tires are few and far between these days, but there are higher performance options, even accounting for all-season duties.
It would be hard to find the plastic components in a targa roof if it wasn’t a Porsche. Good thing it is.
I just subscribe you may have talk about this before but does the 944 have the same problem with timing belt as the 944 turbos same engine ? Idk
No problems, but same exact thing.
It’s Hydrophilic. Love your channel b/c it’s all about affordable cool stuff!
I put up my 987 cayman S up for sale because I want a 944 turbo. If anyone is interested hit me up. Can't wait to work on the 944
I had the Fuchs on my 944 na