Sir, you are most generous to take the time to create these videos. They are informative and very well done. The 944 community certainly appreciates you sharing them. I have owned an 86 NA since 2002 and have learned a lot from you. Thanks!
🤣 It’s funny how a love for automobiles can make us feel like kids sometimes. When I first got my 944, a solid month went by before I could actually walk past the window and not stop to look at the car sitting out in the driveway. 🤪
@NC944er My first car was my 944 and anytime I see a video pop up I tell my mom because your videos got my car to run after 2 months of not working. I love what you do, thank you 😁
Nice video. I had the "pleasure" last year replacing the AOS seals when hunting for a vaccum leak. This experience allowed me to perform a deep clean to areas that have not been touched since the car was built. Take care!
@@NC944er that top seal is the one I´m worried about finding the correct size. I would really appreciate a seal, I´d be happy to pay for the mailing since I live in Belgium.
HI again.....would doing this job allow better access to the speed and ref sensors....tried to get them out but there is no movement on them at all. Thanks
Oh yeah! Removing the intake manifold and AOS unit will basically give you direct access to the crank sensors. And, it will also provide a great opportunity to check/replace vacuum lines. 👍🏼
Are you saying that the hood on the car won't open? The hood release lever to the left of the driver's side footwell uses a cable system to actuate the latch, so you won't need a battery. It's not uncommon for the lever to break or the cable to become detached. If there is no resistance on the lever, you can pull back the carpeting in that area and see if you can find the end of the cable and pull on it with some pliers. If you can't find anything there, you can also go up under the front of the car and reach up with with a pair of needle-nose pliers and pull the cable to release the latch.
@@NC944er for me it is a button but maybe I’ m wrong after all I don’t know a lot about this car thank for responding . Maybe checking from what year the car is from because mine is a little bit different than yours , maybe yours doesn’t need a battery but does ? I’m gonna check tomorrow
Hey man, congrats! Check out these links below for info on the wiring... Engine Bay Wiring Harness Overview - th-cam.com/video/sbf8hokWQOo/w-d-xo.html Engine Bay Ground Connections - th-cam.com/video/EqHBq_-wCTo/w-d-xo.html
Wow, well that would certainly explain a leak there. 😂 Yeah, both the early and late versions featured an o-ring at the top, and they can be a pain to remove carefully. You should see a slight step-down or groove around the top edge where the o-ring would sit. I have seen people forgo a replacement o-ring and just RTV the heck out of the top lid connection to seal it back up. Maybe someone was in there before? Also, Tim from CRE has an informative look at the AOS that’s worth checking out for more details - th-cam.com/video/0WxojRGJLAk/w-d-xo.html
Hello NC944er. My name is Marco and I am writing to you from Spain. Could you tell me where I can get the plastic cover for the injector rail? (I mean that plastic cover that covers the square metal tube that carries gasoline to the injectors). My thanks in advance. A greeting from Spain. Marco
Hello Marco! I need to come visit your country one day. 😂 What is the model year of your car? The design of plastic cover for the fuel rail changed from the early to the later cars, so they will have different part numbers. Most of the covers are no longer in production by Porsche, but you can often find used covers on eBay or from salvage auto vendors.
@@NC944er Hello NC944er, my Porsche is the 2.5 from the year 1987. From your videos, I see that the injection rail is the same as yours. I have searched on various internet sites and have not found it. Where do you live ? Tell you that since I met you very recently, I have seen many of your videos and you are an AUTHENTIC CRACK. I love your videos and it is a great help for those like me who have a Porsche 944 and have never touched one before. Thank you very much for it. A hug from Zaragoza (Spain). Marco
@@marcoscamara5624 Excellent! That is a great year to have, with many of the new updates Porsche made over the years. I live in the state of North Carolina in the US. I'm glad the videos have been helping you to maintain your 944! 👍🏼 The part number you'll need to look for is 94460708103. I was able to find a couple used ones for sale, one in the UK and one in the USA. Here are the links... wooliesworkshop.com/products/porsche-924s-944-fuel-injector-rail-cover-trim-944-607-081 www.ebay.com/itm/165786745064
Nc944 I just bought a Porsche 944 base 1986 but it won’t start I’m looking online the have issues with the DME relay and fuel pump and the reference sensor, in your knowledge it’s anything else can cause the problem
Hey man, congrats on the purchase! The list of “no start” suspects can be rather lengthy. In addition to those mentioned, you could include: DME Computer, Security System Control Unit, Distributor Cap, Rotor, Ignition Coil, Spark Plug Cables, Fuel Injectors, and numerous electrical issues. I’d probably start with the fuel system components, test for fuel pressure, test for spark, etc. Here’s a link with a lot of useful information - www.clarks-garage.com/shop-manual/ts-01.htm#fire
@@NC944er I have to buy all of them 😂😂😂, I just realized the guy who sold me the car lie to my the power steering reservoirs is empty, I don’t know now if the power steering need to be replaced or rebuild, but that is the thing of a project car
@@diegoarmandolupicascarano7003 Yeah, the pumps and racks are notorious for leaks. The pump rebuild isn’t too bad and fairly cheap, steering racks can be pricey though. Some people just pull the belt off the pump and ride with a sort of depowered (manual) steering, but a true manual rack is a better way to go.
@@NC944er like you dos with yours ?? I saw you removed the power steering pump and add the rack and pinion without power steering pump. Or I’m mistaken
@@diegoarmandolupicascarano7003 Yeah, mine is now a true manual steering setup and not having to chase down power steering leaks has been quite enjoyable. 😂
@@PawelPawellek There are a couple different sizes that will technically “work” for the top seal. I’m sitting on a bunch of extras, email me your address if you want and I’ll send you some for free. You can compare them to the one you ordered and use whichever…
I also just want to look at pics of your engine bay and think about how better mine could look. Once I change daily drivers where I am not putting the time into it, the 944 will get more love.
Sir, you are most generous to take the time to create these videos. They are informative and very well done. The 944 community certainly appreciates you sharing them. I have owned an 86 NA since 2002 and have learned a lot from you. Thanks!
Yeah man, thank you! Hopefully it makes the cars more approachable to work on and we can keep more of them on the road. 👍🏼
Watching from japan. My 944 is S2, but your video is always helpful for my DIY repairment. Thanks a lot!
Excellent, I’m happy to hear it! The S2 is a great car. I have three of the Kyosho 1/64 scale models of the 944 S2 that I ordered from Japan.
Mom NC944er posted!
😂😂😂😂😂 Related way too hard to this.
🤣 It’s funny how a love for automobiles can make us feel like kids sometimes. When I first got my 944, a solid month went by before I could actually walk past the window and not stop to look at the car sitting out in the driveway. 🤪
@NC944er My first car was my 944 and anytime I see a video pop up I tell my mom because your videos got my car to run after 2 months of not working. I love what you do, thank you 😁
@@ok.944 Ha! Too cool! I may have alerted my mom of a few video postings as well, she likes to keep up on the car’s progress. 🤣
Nice video. I had the "pleasure" last year replacing the AOS seals when hunting for a vaccum leak. This experience allowed me to perform a deep clean to areas that have not been touched since the car was built. Take care!
Yes, quite the difference pleasure indeed! 😂 The cleaning isn’t my favorite part, but it does make a big difference and since you’re already there…
Thanks for the great tutorials, i performed the torque tube super bearing install, those bearings will probably outlive the rest of my car, 1987 944s
Oh man, yeah… the super bearings are such a great design! Congrats on getting it done, not a small task. Cheers!
Honestly, thank you for making all these videos. Recently acquired an early 944 and your videos are already of great help!
That’s awesome to hear! Best of luck as you get started! 👍🏼
@@NC944er Thanks!
Excellent content as always. Thank you.
I was planning to do this for a while now. This video is perfect. I will get the job done this winter
Sweet! I’ve got some extra top seals if you’d like a couple, let me know and I’ll mail you some free of charge.
@@NC944er that top seal is the one I´m worried about finding the correct size. I would really appreciate a seal, I´d be happy to pay for the mailing since I live in Belgium.
Thanks for this, now I know it's outside of my limits
Yes sir, I’m glad you found it useful! 👍
Excellent, thanks! Another item on my to-do list.
Clean engine!
Merci Jason !
I have a bunch of extra top AOS seals if you need one, let me know and I’ll ship it to you for free.
This was a huge source of oil leakage on my car. Those dang orange o-rings.
I’m pretty astonished at how much oil was making its way out of the top seal alone.
@@NC944er there’s a nice ledge for it to puddle up on too
@@tims_4x4_garage 😂 Yeah, that was a pain to clean.
Thanks for the vid, my 968 has the same leak 😩
Such a ridiculous place to have an oil leak. 😂 I wish it were a bit easier to get in there and swap it out. The Turbo cars are even worse.
@@NC944er I can imagine 😬
HI again.....would doing this job allow better access to the speed and ref sensors....tried to get them out but there is no movement on them at all. Thanks
Oh yeah! Removing the intake manifold and AOS unit will basically give you direct access to the crank sensors. And, it will also provide a great opportunity to check/replace vacuum lines. 👍🏼
I just started working on my dad Porsche 944 turbo , wish me luck there is a lot to do
Nice! Best of luck! 👍🏼
@@NC944er thanks
Could you do a video about opening the hood without any battery (that can also work on the turbo 944 ) pls otherwise I’m stuck
Are you saying that the hood on the car won't open? The hood release lever to the left of the driver's side footwell uses a cable system to actuate the latch, so you won't need a battery. It's not uncommon for the lever to break or the cable to become detached. If there is no resistance on the lever, you can pull back the carpeting in that area and see if you can find the end of the cable and pull on it with some pliers. If you can't find anything there, you can also go up under the front of the car and reach up with with a pair of needle-nose pliers and pull the cable to release the latch.
@@NC944er for me it is a button but maybe I’ m wrong after all I don’t know a lot about this car thank for responding . Maybe checking from what year the car is from because mine is a little bit different than yours , maybe yours doesn’t need a battery but does ? I’m gonna check tomorrow
Hey i just got a 944 can you make a video of all the connections there are under the hood? I have a couple wires that are a mystery to me. Thanks
Hey man, congrats! Check out these links below for info on the wiring...
Engine Bay Wiring Harness Overview - th-cam.com/video/sbf8hokWQOo/w-d-xo.html
Engine Bay Ground Connections - th-cam.com/video/EqHBq_-wCTo/w-d-xo.html
Took apart my AOS last night. Tough to get the top off. No o-ring. Do you think the O-ring came in later years? Mine is a 83 944.
Wow, well that would certainly explain a leak there. 😂 Yeah, both the early and late versions featured an o-ring at the top, and they can be a pain to remove carefully. You should see a slight step-down or groove around the top edge where the o-ring would sit. I have seen people forgo a replacement o-ring and just RTV the heck out of the top lid connection to seal it back up. Maybe someone was in there before? Also, Tim from CRE has an informative look at the AOS that’s worth checking out for more details - th-cam.com/video/0WxojRGJLAk/w-d-xo.html
Sorry I was wrong. The O-ring is there. Just so hard that I looked like part of the housing. Guess 40 years is a long time for an o-ring.@@NC944er
Can I just send my 944 to you for an undisclosed amount of time so you can make it look as good as yours. As always thanks for the video.
You’re not the first to request said service. 😂
Hello NC944er. My name is Marco and I am writing to you from Spain. Could you tell me where I can get the plastic cover for the injector rail? (I mean that plastic cover that covers the square metal tube that carries gasoline to the injectors). My thanks in advance. A greeting from Spain. Marco
Hello Marco! I need to come visit your country one day. 😂 What is the model year of your car? The design of plastic cover for the fuel rail changed from the early to the later cars, so they will have different part numbers. Most of the covers are no longer in production by Porsche, but you can often find used covers on eBay or from salvage auto vendors.
@@NC944er Hello NC944er, my Porsche is the 2.5 from the year 1987. From your videos, I see that the injection rail is the same as yours. I have searched on various internet sites and have not found it. Where do you live ? Tell you that since I met you very recently, I have seen many of your videos and you are an AUTHENTIC CRACK. I love your videos and it is a great help for those like me who have a Porsche 944 and have never touched one before. Thank you very much for it. A hug from Zaragoza (Spain). Marco
@@marcoscamara5624 Excellent! That is a great year to have, with many of the new updates Porsche made over the years. I live in the state of North Carolina in the US. I'm glad the videos have been helping you to maintain your 944! 👍🏼
The part number you'll need to look for is 94460708103. I was able to find a couple used ones for sale, one in the UK and one in the USA. Here are the links...
wooliesworkshop.com/products/porsche-924s-944-fuel-injector-rail-cover-trim-944-607-081
www.ebay.com/itm/165786745064
Lid seal is often overlooked, even by the "experts". The main 2 o-rings are definitely the most likely to fail, however.
Yeah, I should have replaced the top seal the first time I had the AOS off, but it seemed ok at the time, live and learn. 😂
Nc944 I just bought a Porsche 944 base 1986 but it won’t start I’m looking online the have issues with the DME relay and fuel pump and the reference sensor, in your knowledge it’s anything else can cause the problem
Hey man, congrats on the purchase! The list of “no start” suspects can be rather lengthy. In addition to those mentioned, you could include: DME Computer, Security System Control Unit, Distributor Cap, Rotor, Ignition Coil, Spark Plug Cables, Fuel Injectors, and numerous electrical issues. I’d probably start with the fuel system components, test for fuel pressure, test for spark, etc. Here’s a link with a lot of useful information - www.clarks-garage.com/shop-manual/ts-01.htm#fire
@@NC944er I have to buy all of them 😂😂😂, I just realized the guy who sold me the car lie to my the power steering reservoirs is empty, I don’t know now if the power steering need to be replaced or rebuild, but that is the thing of a project car
@@diegoarmandolupicascarano7003 Yeah, the pumps and racks are notorious for leaks. The pump rebuild isn’t too bad and fairly cheap, steering racks can be pricey though. Some people just pull the belt off the pump and ride with a sort of depowered (manual) steering, but a true manual rack is a better way to go.
@@NC944er like you dos with yours ?? I saw you removed the power steering pump and add the rack and pinion without power steering pump. Or I’m mistaken
@@diegoarmandolupicascarano7003 Yeah, mine is now a true manual steering setup and not having to chase down power steering leaks has been quite enjoyable. 😂
Does anyone have the sizes for the 3 seals in metric mm?
Here are the measurements listed in the parts catalog…
Top lid seal - 45x4mm
Upper side seal - 20x5mm
Lower side seal - 24x5mm
@@NC944ertop lid is the one with the 6 taps? If yes I ordered the wrong size…
Also ordered a new yellow cap.
@@PawelPawellek There are a couple different sizes that will technically “work” for the top seal. I’m sitting on a bunch of extras, email me your address if you want and I’ll send you some for free. You can compare them to the one you ordered and use whichever…
@@NC944erI really really appreciate the offer but I am living in Europe. Shipping is surely too expensive.
Can I message you somehow? I have some questions about the heater system
Sure, my email is listed in the About section of my channel, should be down at the bottom.
hello sir , hope to sponsor , could we have a talk ?
If your old German car isn't leaking oil, it is out.
I also just want to look at pics of your engine bay and think about how better mine could look. Once I change daily drivers where I am not putting the time into it, the 944 will get more love.
Sounds about right. 😂 Although I haven’t quite given up on making it leak free, I feel like I’m close.