This is so relaxing and enjoyable to watch. I don’t watch it as soon as it drops, I save it to a time where I can sit, undisturbed and take it all in. Informative, no ‘cliff hangers’ and the focus on the incredibly detailed, precision work yet with some gentle humour in the perfect commentary. An absolute joy and pleasure to watch.
I’ve done so many of these same jobs on my 944. It’s a wonderful car and more smiles per dollar than any car I’ve ever owned. Lovely to watch you work on one again after your US trip. Thank you and Fröhliche Weihnachten!
Nothing like watching a real old school German watch maker in action... You make it all look so easy with an obvious lifetime of practice and experience and a very tidy mind .... Keep it up and above all pass this wonderful skill on to your boy . I will wait to see more of your work .
I like your videos for some years now, you keep being a reference each time i need to clarify what i need to do. Clear pictures, clear voice, clear explanations, the music, everything clean... I didn't see the time passing by. Thank you!
These videos are phenomenal. The fact that it’s shot in real time (not time lapse) means you can really observe what’s going on and stop/zoom for clarity. I just bought one of these that has several needs, not least of which is a belt and seal job and this is going to be gold. Really enjoyed the episode in the US and glad the 951 worked it’s magic on you! Looking forward to the next episodes. I think found your actual seal puller! 😂 Arrived yesterday.
Thanks for commenting, Dave. Yes, I too prefer films in realtime, ironically the only really successful one I ever did is in time lapse. I bought the 🦭 puller at a local German shop so I looked for the closest thing I found on Amazon. Cheers for your 951 project! What colour is yours?
@ I did look on the XXL site but my German from 30 years ago failed me. 😅 My new project is a 1988 in Alpine White with burgundy carpets and….white leather seats. 🤣 Also has the “phone dial” wheels. Tasteful? 🧐 period correct? 😎 I owned a carbon copy of yours (MY 1986) 10 years ago and immediately - like as I was handing over the keys - regretted selling it. My wife actually found this one in the bushes at a shop and while coated in 12 years of grime, it is remarkably complete and - amazingly - dry on the inside. This would be my first full engine pull but think this is the right way to do it. I don’t think you can fix these cars correctly in a quick way so why would the videos be rushed? 😎 Now I need to go find the video you referenced!
I used your 911 alignment video from a few years ago to do the alignment on my 1991, 944 S2. I'm so glad to see you finally have one of these cars. Looking forward to more on the 944. Thank you!
Thanks for the late Christmas present with this great video. Would you mind linking some of the tools you used. The tool to pull the gaskets on the camshaft and the tools to put the gasket back in look pretty great!
Having owned three 944's in my youth, -86 NA, -89 951S with Lindsey Racing 380whp kit and -86 951, it's great to see cars finally starting to get the attention they deserve. Please, if you all ready haven't, change the fuel lines that run above the intake manifold (and the hot turbo) to the fuel rail. I know many, many 944's that have burned from engine bay because of those fuel lines, latest one was 944S, the whole car burned down, all this after 5 figure restauration where they left fuel lines unchanged. Also having a spare fuel pump relay in glove compartment is good "get home" insurance.
@@GreasyFingers Actually I made the comment about the music while the first music track was playing and it was a bit too loud. In general I like strong guitar chords.
This is just wonderful! I love Porsches and this era particularly, it feels like a high point in Porsche engineering although with some things we might find strange today!
Excellent post and work on the 944 Turbo. In 1998 I owned a 1984 944 in Guards Red like this, i loved it and it's one of 2 cars I wish i had never sold.
You have made a really good quality of the filming. I would think it took a lot of time to do that. Naturally, the work on the car is carefully carried out by you. Lots of greetings from Norway.
I don't know if I am more impressed that the Porsche Dealer actually carried the belt tension tool for a 40 year old car or that they agreed to lend it to you! Great video!
At least in Finland they did have and used to rent it out. But you can install an app to your phone and listen the frequence for correct tightness, there is instructions how to do it to be found in forums.
My first Porsche; a 1984 guards red 944. Kept it until 2001. From the first drive after ordering it and waiting 6 months for it to arrive- until the last drive - it never failed to put a smile on my face. I’m both a former mechanic and a mechanical engineer- so I was meticulous regarding maintenance. An example of meticulous- was the 500 mile oil and coolant change - ensuring any metal filings from machining and sand from the casting operations were removed. During my 17 years and 124,000 miles I mad no issues whatsoever - save a water pump and a clutch replace - along with belts at 65k. I recall buying the set of Porsche dealer shop manuals to go with the car. No way they’d sell them to you today! They were really nice to have on hand. I also replace the steering wheel, shifter and drivers seat leather around 1990. That was it.
Thanks for commenting, I love reading this! My two cents: I have some 911 background. They’re quality cars for sure, but the 944 probably is the best built car of its time.
I bought it new in 1986 and after less than 500 miles it came to a grinding halt on the motorway. Turned out to be a break in the low-tension wire. Really odd on a brand new car but there you are.
Very nice work, I borrowed a 924S (the one with an actual 944 engine) for a bit and enjoyed it. I found the headroom a bit tight though or maybe I hadn't set the seat properly (I'm only 5'9" but long of torso). Still love the shape of the 944 but I am leery of getting one that hasn't been well maintained.
I like it when there are new videos on the channel but I also enjoy the snippets on instagram. Fewer videos mean there must be something going on in the workshop and time for hands on greasy fingers!! 😊
I’ve owned over 100 different cars in my lifetime. 911’s, M3’s, you name it, I’ve had it. I have a 997.2 right now. Out of all those cars, 3 have been 944’s, including two turbos. One I did a concourse restoration on. IMO, 944’s are the best driving cars of all time, full stop. Though interesting and appealing as the idea is, the turbos are far too complex, difficult to work on, and maintenance intensive to be my favorite version. Your car even still has the 86 single piece crossover pipe. I shiver just looking at it. The sweet spot is the S2. Just enough power to not be dog slow but without all horrendous complexity of the turbo.
Thanks for commenting. Yeah, the Turbos are over the top in many ways, the good thing being: the torque wave is just addictive. What’s the crossover pipe?
In 87, the exhaust pipe that goes under the oil pan was made into two pieces, that is because removing the single piece one to do anything to the turbo or underneath in the area necessitates removing the engine, for the most part. Most 86’s have been changed out with aftermarket.
Also, just fyi, replace the gears in the odometer if it hasn’t been done already. If you and your title think that the mileage is accurate, then you need to keep it that way. I can say that every single 944 out there has inaccurate mileage . Once you see how the odometers work and how the plastic gears have aged, you realize very quickly that no 944 has the correct mileage on its odo. Not a single one.
I´ve been waiting for this J, as I´m now on Instagram 😁 Awesome film as usual, and some of the music had a great "The Cars" feel, brilliant! Love your new place 👍
Have you seen the Gates carbon belt tensioner app? it’s a frequency meter, pluck the belt and the note is proportional to the tension. The tricky bit is getting the cross reference for a particular application.
I wonder if Viton o-rings can be had for these as replacements as they were not available during original manufacture. This has to be so satisfying, getting a baseline for these maintenance bits. Nicely done, as usual.
I usually find it very unsettling when I view YT videos (usually UK based) featuring work performed on dirty rusty cars where there is little thought to performing basic cleaning of the area being worked on and where the components are reassembled without removing the baked-on crud, grease and oxidation. When I perform work on my cars, I always strive for cleanliness - as it improves my state of mind whilst working - and the outcome is normally very satisfying. So congratulations on adopting the same philosophy with your recently purchased turbo 944, as i'm predicting it will provide much 'owner-driver' enjoyment.
What a nifty seal removal tool, I've never seen that. Oh yeah, and next time you come to the USA, maybe you can buy white 930 to tour with, and I'll buy it from you when you're done. Cheers!
@@GreasyFingers I'm in New Joizy, ha! C'est dommage! BTW, my dream is to acquire a white 930 and paint big black blobs on it and name it "Orca" ! Just sayin!
Absolutely brilliant to see you back, - and with another beautiful car. It's too late to wish you a happy Christmas, so I will simply send you my best wishes for 2025.
This channel deserved so much more visibility!! I was wondering what happened to the 944 and was hopping to see more content about it. There you go :D I hope your neighbours don't see your video and how you wash your car without the gazillions requirement in Germany haha. VERBOTEN!!! :D
Great to see another TH-cam form you! I really enjoy them. I wonder about the timingbelt intervals. Is the timingbelt not improved over time so that it now lasts longer than 40 years ago? By the way it is amazing to see 20W50 going in where the latest Toyota engines use 0W8.
Thanks for the feedback, mate! I guess you’re right about timing belts. In 99% of the cases you may exceed their lifespan by a factor of 2 without issues. The point is: what if you’re Mr. One Percent?
Ooooh, ein neues Video!!! Freue ich mich! Ich hoffe, Du & Deine Lieben hatten schöne, ruhige Weihnachtstage... jetzt schon die besten Wünsche für ein tolles, neues Jahr 2025!!! 😊
This 944 is a rather short project, I’ve worked on her for two months and she’s almost done. From time to time I need a little kick from getting things finished. 😀 The 928 will take me longer, but I can’t wait returning to her.
Curious how the 928 is coming along, or if it is still in your hands. But this is, again, very impressive. Specialized tools + a newton meter wrench that looks very well built for appropriate torque with human hands.
Thanks, Alex. The 928 is waiting to get a space on the lift. I have to finish the 944 and then two customers cars before I can tackle it again & I’m really looking forward. Will be about April/May. I have three different torque wrenches in different sizes from 25 to 400Nm. Can’t go without.
Great video, very relaxing and detailled. I don’t want to touch the timing belt on my turbo due to the balancing shaft. Any reason to not use G12 coolant? Take car about the expansion tank , some cracks can appears around the caps. Wish you the best.
Thanks, Daniel. I know S2‘s are the sweet spot, but I just love the torque wave of the Turbo. With the coolant I followed the rule: „use the same colour that was in before“. Nothing special.
Hi, thanks for linking the products you are using here. However, the linked shaft seal puller does not look like the one you are using. Can you share a brand which you got?
@@GreasyFingers After some experience with "generic" tools: the one you are using is of a much better quality than the one linked. One more question, if I may: would you rather consider S2 or turbo given no prelude in form of overseas experience with your previous turbo?
I had a slight water pump leak on my 87&1/2 944. Usually do my own car maintenance but was intimidated by the dual belt and the insistence in the manual about using the proper tension measurement device. I let a shop do it. This was before You Tube
@@GreasyFingers Vielen Dank für die Antwort, aber ich bin zu blöd, gerade diesen Link zu finden. Anscheinend habe ich Tomaten auf den Augen. Trotzdem Danke!
Es macht Spaß Ihnen bei der Arbeit zuzuschauen. Noch schöner wären Videos mit deutscher Beschreibung. Für die englischsprachigen Zuschauer gibt es doch mittlerweile eine KI basierte Version. 😊😊😊
Great watch, thank you! The 944 seems to be under-appreciated, I think it's mainly because of the rather dowdy styling - if it had dramatic looks to go with its performance and dynamics I reckon it would be up there with the most desirable classics.
@@GreasyFingers i find your films enjoyable to watch. Always great quality stuff. Even if you have your shop build! Love it as much as i love 80-90 porsches. If you ever want a short shifter for your 944 you can try shark motorsport. I love it. Their stuff is not cheap but quality stuff.
Hi Ulf. Built 1985, two pre-owners plus the Porsche Centre that sold it. 27 years in Vienna, 10 in Salzburg, 159k kilometres. Very original including paint, but a little undermaintained in recent years. That’s why it’s with me now.
I wish I had my old 951 back that I had for a little bit when I was in college at Clemson - mid 1990's. (Guard Red / tan with Fuchs magnesium wheels) I had it from 92-95 when my insurance was so high (4200/year) my dad came to school and said lets go out to lunch, we ended up at the Chevrolet Dealer and I went back to school with a new 1995 Green and Tan 2 door Tahoe Z71.
@@GreasyFingers No Not long after I got out of school I got a company car and traded the tahoe for a used corvette roadster. Currently I have a couple of old Corvettes and a Louts Exige.
This is so relaxing and enjoyable to watch. I don’t watch it as soon as it drops, I save it to a time where I can sit, undisturbed and take it all in. Informative, no ‘cliff hangers’ and the focus on the incredibly detailed, precision work yet with some gentle humour in the perfect commentary. An absolute joy and pleasure to watch.
That’s great feedback, mate.
Thanks a ton!
Great to have you back on TH-cam😃
☺️
I’ve done so many of these same jobs on my 944. It’s a wonderful car and more smiles per dollar than any car I’ve ever owned.
Lovely to watch you work on one again after your US trip. Thank you and Fröhliche Weihnachten!
Thanks very much.
Same to you!
Nothing like watching a real old school German watch maker in action...
You make it all look so easy with an obvious lifetime of practice and experience and a very tidy mind ....
Keep it up and above all pass this wonderful skill on to your boy .
I will wait to see more of your work .
In fact I’m secretly observing the boy has started developing an interest. 😌
Very enjoyable gentle mechanical engineering.
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I like your videos for some years now, you keep being a reference each time i need to clarify what i need to do. Clear pictures, clear voice, clear explanations, the music, everything clean... I didn't see the time passing by. Thank you!
I totally agree.
That’s great feedback, thanks, guys!
These videos are phenomenal. The fact that it’s shot in real time (not time lapse) means you can really observe what’s going on and stop/zoom for clarity. I just bought one of these that has several needs, not least of which is a belt and seal job and this is going to be gold.
Really enjoyed the episode in the US and glad the 951 worked it’s magic on you! Looking forward to the next episodes. I think found your actual seal puller! 😂 Arrived yesterday.
Thanks for commenting, Dave.
Yes, I too prefer films in realtime, ironically the only really successful one I ever did is in time lapse.
I bought the 🦭 puller at a local German shop so I looked for the closest thing I found on Amazon.
Cheers for your 951 project! What colour is yours?
@ I did look on the XXL site but my German from 30 years ago failed me. 😅 My new project is a 1988 in Alpine White with burgundy carpets and….white leather seats. 🤣 Also has the “phone dial” wheels. Tasteful? 🧐 period correct? 😎
I owned a carbon copy of yours (MY 1986) 10 years ago and immediately - like as I was handing over the keys - regretted selling it. My wife actually found this one in the bushes at a shop and while coated in 12 years of grime, it is remarkably complete and - amazingly - dry on the inside. This would be my first full engine pull but think this is the right way to do it.
I don’t think you can fix these cars correctly in a quick way so why would the videos be rushed? 😎 Now I need to go find the video you referenced!
Love your work! Your sense of humour combined with the nonsense style is brilliant! Currently my number 1 TH-camr mate and for this I thank you.
Holy cow, that is one great feedback. Thanks a ton.
I also meant no nonsense.. fat fingers doh! Still my number one legend.
Wow what a treat, a new Greasy Fingers episode at Christmas - perfect!
Yes, I took a day off to do nothing but finishing this film. And it worked!
@@GreasyFingers The production quality of your films gets better and better., bravo.
I used your 911 alignment video from a few years ago to do the alignment on my 1991, 944 S2. I'm so glad to see you finally have one of these cars. Looking forward to more on the 944.
Thank you!
Thanks for commenting. Glad it helped!
great Christmas treat thank you!
Happy holidays!
Thanks for the late Christmas present with this great video. Would you mind linking some of the tools you used. The tool to pull the gaskets on the camshaft and the tools to put the gasket back in look pretty great!
As always, great edit and content, best to watch with morning coffee.
Thanks!
I know what you mean, I too like my favourite TH-camrs with a morning coffee.
Having owned three 944's in my youth, -86 NA, -89 951S with Lindsey Racing 380whp kit and -86 951, it's great to see cars finally starting to get the attention they deserve.
Please, if you all ready haven't, change the fuel lines that run above the intake manifold (and the hot turbo) to the fuel rail. I know many, many 944's that have burned from engine bay because of those fuel lines, latest one was 944S, the whole car burned down, all this after 5 figure restauration where they left fuel lines unchanged. Also having a spare fuel pump relay in glove compartment is good "get home" insurance.
My buddy who built experimental aircraft said that he would only use BMW fuel and brake hose which far exceeded regulations.
Thanks for the comment. It quite alarms me and I will definitely change them right away.
@@GreasyFingers Actually I made the comment about the music while the first music track was playing and it was a bit too loud. In general I like strong guitar chords.
This is just wonderful! I love Porsches and this era particularly, it feels like a high point in Porsche engineering although with some things we might find strange today!
I totally agree. I think it was the best built car of its time.
Excellent post and work on the 944 Turbo. In 1998 I owned a 1984 944 in Guards Red like this, i loved it and it's one of 2 cars I wish i had never sold.
Thanks!
There’s only one way to repair the loss: get you one! ☺️
@@GreasyFingers Ah! yes ....inspiring ;-)
You have made a really good quality of the filming. I would think it took a lot of time to do that.
Naturally, the work on the car is carefully carried out by you.
Lots of greetings from Norway.
Thanks, mate.
Yeah, the editing takes some time, but I book it as hobby, not work, that’s why I don’t care.
Wonderful calm professional automotive engineering. A joy to watch. Looking forward to Pt2 and 3. A Happy New Year from the UK.
Thanks, Graham. Much appreciated!
Always a pleasure to Watch 😊. Looking forward to more content about this and other cars ☺️
Thanks, Halvard.
Coming …
Wonderful video. Just love the inclusion of the highlighting of the schematics … they give a real understanding of the work. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for the feedback, glad you like it!
Always such a pleasure watching the work you showin the clips (and Insta)😊
Thanks, Caspar!
@@GreasyFingers your approach and attention to detail is inspirational and very satisfying to watch. Bavarian humor is a good ingredient as well.
Regrets at selling my 1986 model resurface, your video rekindles memories of what a great car it was.
Wonderful content. Relaxing, informative, and quality all around. Thank you for taking the time to produce and post this.
You’re welcome, mate.
Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your journey with the 944...
Cheers, mate!
I don't know if I am more impressed that the Porsche Dealer actually carried the belt tension tool for a 40 year old car or that they agreed to lend it to you! Great video!
At least in Finland they did have and used to rent it out. But you can install an app to your phone and listen the frequence for correct tightness, there is instructions how to do it to be found in forums.
@@samulis8275this. The tension tool isn’t all that accurate either, while the modern frequency based method is spot on every time.
Thanks, James!
That’s very interesting. Can you share a link please?
Great video. Danke schön- Keep them coming the 951 is a really great car.
Thanks, Martin. They’re coming …
Very relaxing and satisfying video to watch. So much great engineering from Porsche and wrenching from you 👌😃
Thanks, mate.
We all need some relaxation after Christmas. 😆
So satisfying to watch you videos! Thank you!
Thanks, Joseph!
I love your attention to detail. Superb video. Thanks 👍.
Thanks, mate. Glad you liked it!
Sometimes OCD can be a very good thing!
Made to look straightforward as always. Wonderful.
Thanks, Geoff!
My first Porsche; a 1984 guards red 944. Kept it until 2001. From the first drive after ordering it and waiting 6 months for it to arrive- until the last drive - it never failed to put a smile on my face. I’m both a former mechanic and a mechanical engineer- so I was meticulous regarding maintenance. An example of meticulous- was the 500 mile oil and coolant change - ensuring any metal filings from machining and sand from the casting operations were removed. During my 17 years and 124,000 miles I mad no issues whatsoever - save a water pump and a clutch replace - along with belts at 65k. I recall buying the set of Porsche dealer shop manuals to go with the car. No way they’d sell them to you today! They were really nice to have on hand. I also replace the steering wheel, shifter and drivers seat leather around 1990. That was it.
Thanks for commenting, I love reading this!
My two cents: I have some 911 background. They’re quality cars for sure, but the 944 probably is the best built car of its time.
Die Kombi aus Einsäulenhebebühne & Warmwasserhochdruckreiniger ist offengestanden das genialste was ich jeh gesehen habe 💡🔥
Ja, das ist wirklich cool.
Spart oft das Geld fürs Eisstrahlen, dafür sieht man nachher aus wie ein 🐽
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Great to see you working on this wonderful car. Same colour as the Turbo I used to own too. Excellent stuff.
I bought it new in 1986 and after less than 500 miles it came to a grinding halt on the motorway. Turned out to be a break in the low-tension wire. Really odd on a brand new car but there you are.
Ahh, you had one too? Cool!
The breakdown is very unusual. Was it a ground cable?
@ It’s 40 years ago now but I remember it was a thin cable from the coil to somewhere or other.
thank you for this great watch!
Glad you like it!
Your hands is all a car could wish for. Excellent after christmas film-present! Thank you.
Glad you liked it, Christian!
Großartig.
Topp Arbeiten am 944.
Vielen Dank fürs mitnehmen der perfekten Ausführung aller Arbeiten.
Grüße 🖖
Freue mich, wenn’s gefällt!
Great journey❤
Am 2. Weihnachysfeiertag, eine wirklich nette Überraschung. Einen Guten Rutsch wünsche ich noch.
Danke, Marcus!
Great stuff. Making me all the more keen to upgrade to a turbo..
It’s a whole different experience, waves of torque coming over you.
Superb work!
☺️👍🏼
Great video. Look forward to viewing more.
Thanks, Kenneth. There will be soon!
Great to have you back!
Thanks, Julian!
Another superb video,
Some very special looking Porsche tools on display here 😮.
Just when I thought I had almost enough tools 😂
😀😀
Beautiful to watch as always.
Thanks, Felix!
We needed more fingers in our lives, sweet 944
😆😆👍🏼
Very nice work, I borrowed a 924S (the one with an actual 944 engine) for a bit and enjoyed it. I found the headroom a bit tight though or maybe I hadn't set the seat properly (I'm only 5'9" but long of torso). Still love the shape of the 944 but I am leery of getting one that hasn't been well maintained.
What you say about the headroom I confirm. The A-pillar is very steep, I kept banging my head, now I started entering her with the back first.
That was a fulfilling Christmas gift.
Merry Christmas!
@@GreasyFingers And to you!
Another Great episode 😊
Cheers, mate!
Herrlich entspannend anzusehen mit wieviel Passion hier gearbeitet wird! Kenne alle Videos in und auswendig! Hoffe auf viele weitere videos!
Hi Steffen.
Schön, dass Dir mein Zeug gefällt.
Ich habe diesmal Footage für mehrere Filme auf einmal gedreht, die Platten sind prallvoll.
Nice work!
☺️
I like it when there are new videos on the channel but I also enjoy the snippets on instagram. Fewer videos mean there must be something going on in the workshop and time for hands on greasy fingers!! 😊
This time I created footage for 3-4 films in one go. Lots of editing ahead of me.
I’ve owned over 100 different cars in my lifetime. 911’s, M3’s, you name it, I’ve had it. I have a 997.2 right now.
Out of all those cars, 3 have been 944’s, including two turbos. One I did a concourse restoration on.
IMO, 944’s are the best driving cars of all time, full stop.
Though interesting and appealing as the idea is, the turbos are far too complex, difficult to work on, and maintenance intensive to be my favorite version. Your car even still has the 86 single piece crossover pipe. I shiver just looking at it.
The sweet spot is the S2. Just enough power to not be dog slow but without all horrendous complexity of the turbo.
Thanks for commenting.
Yeah, the Turbos are over the top in many ways, the good thing being: the torque wave is just addictive.
What’s the crossover pipe?
In 87, the exhaust pipe that goes under the oil pan was made into two pieces, that is because removing the single piece one to do anything to the turbo or underneath in the area necessitates removing the engine, for the most part.
Most 86’s have been changed out with aftermarket.
Hell! 🤪
Also, just fyi, replace the gears in the odometer if it hasn’t been done already. If you and your title think that the mileage is accurate, then you need to keep it that way.
I can say that every single 944 out there has inaccurate mileage . Once you see how the odometers work and how the plastic gears have aged, you realize very quickly that no 944 has the correct mileage on its odo. Not a single one.
I´ve been waiting for this J, as I´m now on Instagram 😁
Awesome film as usual, and some of the music had a great "The Cars" feel, brilliant!
Love your new place 👍
Thanks, mate.
Ohh, that’s you on instagram? 😆
Another excellent video, Merry Christmas.
Same to you, Rhett!
(Though a little too late now.)
Great content as always 👍👍
Thanks, John!
Have you seen the Gates carbon belt tensioner app? it’s a frequency meter, pluck the belt and the note is proportional to the tension. The tricky bit is getting the cross reference for a particular application.
Hello John, someone mentioned it to me earlier here in the comments, but didn’t give me the name. Now you did!
Downloading …
Thanks!
Very rare video of detailed work on a 944 turbo. No one seems to care about these cars. There isn’t much in TH-cam. So sad.
Thanks!
You’re right, they still live in the shadow of the 911, but I’m sure they’re about to come forth.
I wonder if Viton o-rings can be had for these as replacements as they were not available during original manufacture. This has to be so satisfying, getting a baseline for these maintenance bits. Nicely done, as usual.
Hi Scott, yes, I think they’d be an improvement.
I usually find it very unsettling when I view YT videos (usually UK based) featuring work performed on dirty rusty cars where there is little thought to performing basic cleaning of the area being worked on and where the components are reassembled without removing the baked-on crud, grease and oxidation.
When I perform work on my cars, I always strive for cleanliness - as it improves my state of mind whilst working - and the outcome is normally very satisfying. So congratulations on adopting the same philosophy with your recently purchased turbo 944, as i'm predicting it will provide much 'owner-driver' enjoyment.
Thanks for commenting, George.
I guess that's the difference between a budget repair and a restoration.
What a nifty seal removal tool, I've never seen that.
Oh yeah, and next time you come to the USA, maybe you can buy white 930 to tour with, and I'll buy it from you when you're done.
Cheers!
Deal!
What’s your location?
(Let him answer California please …)
@@GreasyFingers I'm in New Joizy, ha! C'est dommage! BTW, my dream is to acquire a white 930 and paint big black blobs on it and name it "Orca" ! Just sayin!
Einmal mehr perfekte Arbeit am 944, tolles Video.
Beste Grüsse
Danke, Fabio!
Absolutely brilliant to see you back, - and with another beautiful car. It's too late to wish you a happy Christmas, so I will simply send you my best wishes for 2025.
Thanks, George. Same to you.
The car is brillant, I absolutely love it.
This channel deserved so much more visibility!! I was wondering what happened to the 944 and was hopping to see more content about it. There you go :D
I hope your neighbours don't see your video and how you wash your car without the gazillions requirement in Germany haha. VERBOTEN!!! :D
There you go!
I’d like to make you aware about the fact that I remove all oil before the car is washed outside. 😇
Great to see another TH-cam form you! I really enjoy them.
I wonder about the timingbelt intervals. Is the timingbelt not improved over time so that it now lasts longer than 40 years ago?
By the way it is amazing to see 20W50 going in where the latest Toyota engines use 0W8.
Thanks for the feedback, mate!
I guess you’re right about timing belts. In 99% of the cases you may exceed their lifespan by a factor of 2 without issues. The point is: what if you’re Mr. One Percent?
Although the sound track is not a total success, watching you work is how I imagine a surgeon operates.
What you mean surgeon?
My cars have a survival rate of 100% during my operations. 😆
@@GreasyFingers LOL
Ooooh, ein neues Video!!! Freue ich mich!
Ich hoffe, Du & Deine Lieben hatten schöne, ruhige Weihnachtstage... jetzt schon die besten Wünsche für ein tolles, neues Jahr 2025!!! 😊
Vielen herzlichen Dank!
Gleichfalls schöne Weihnachten und ein gutes neues.
Thank you! Really been waiting for a new video 🙌. What about the 928? 😊
This 944 is a rather short project, I’ve worked on her for two months and she’s almost done. From time to time I need a little kick from getting things finished. 😀
The 928 will take me longer, but I can’t wait returning to her.
Curious how the 928 is coming along, or if it is still in your hands. But this is, again, very impressive. Specialized tools + a newton meter wrench that looks very well built for appropriate torque with human hands.
Thanks, Alex.
The 928 is waiting to get a space on the lift. I have to finish the 944 and then two customers cars before I can tackle it again & I’m really looking forward. Will be about April/May.
I have three different torque wrenches in different sizes from 25 to 400Nm. Can’t go without.
That is well beyond a normal CAM belt change. congrats
Thanks, Neil!
Great video, very relaxing and detailled.
I don’t want to touch the timing belt on my turbo due to the balancing shaft.
Any reason to not use G12 coolant?
Take car about the expansion tank , some cracks can appears around the caps.
Wish you the best.
Thanks, Vincent.
No specific reason, just followed the rule „same colour than before“.
Always nice to see 944s get some love. I have an S2, great cars.
What coolant were you using? G11?
Thanks, Daniel. I know S2‘s are the sweet spot, but I just love the torque wave of the Turbo.
With the coolant I followed the rule: „use the same colour that was in before“. Nothing special.
Envious of all those cool tools...that seal puller, and what is that portable outdoor lift?? :)
The tools are linked in the description, the lift is a TwinBusch.
Actually replace the O rings instead of glopping the housings up with silicone. I guess that works too 🤔(thanks for the tutorial my friend)
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I see the Giulietta sedan next to it 😊
Yes! Lovely, isn’t she?
Hi, thanks for linking the products you are using here. However, the linked shaft seal puller does not look like the one you are using. Can you share a brand which you got?
You got a sharp eye, mate.
The one I’m using in the film is from XXL-Automotive, but to me they look very similar.
@@GreasyFingers After some experience with "generic" tools: the one you are using is of a much better quality than the one linked.
One more question, if I may: would you rather consider S2 or turbo given no prelude in form of overseas experience with your previous turbo?
Another very enjoyable video..
what about the gold 928 ex.Spain ?
That’s a long term project, but she’ll be back on the lift in spring.
Très bonne vidéo 👍
Thanks, mate!
Wonderful! Is Olivia still around? Guten Rutsch!
Oh yes, she is. There is certainly going to be some progress this year.
I had a slight water pump leak on my 87&1/2 944. Usually do my own car maintenance but was intimidated by the dual belt and the insistence in the manual about using the proper tension measurement device. I let a shop do it. This was before You Tube
Unfortunately there aren’t many left who can handle these cars, so DIY is the way.
More please
Coming …
Cool
Toller Kanal und beeindruckende Arbeit! Darf man fragen, wie der Werkzeugsatz für die Simmerringe heisst?
Schönen Gruss!
Danke!
Ja, natürlich, der Link findet sich in der Videobeschreibung.
@@GreasyFingers Vielen Dank für die Antwort, aber ich bin zu blöd, gerade diesen Link zu finden. Anscheinend habe ich Tomaten auf den Augen. Trotzdem Danke!
Bitte schön: amzn.to/4gw09GD
@@GreasyFingers Ich bedanke mich vielmals und bitte um Entschuldigung für den Zusatzaufwand für die "Individualbetreuung" 🙂👍
Danke
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Es macht Spaß Ihnen bei der Arbeit zuzuschauen. Noch schöner wären Videos mit deutscher Beschreibung. Für die englischsprachigen Zuschauer gibt es doch mittlerweile eine KI basierte Version. 😊😊😊
Danke!
Für die Deutschen auch … 😌
A new project ? Looking forward already...
Hi Remco, yes, a short one though.
From time to time, it's good to work on projects whose end is not infinitely far away.
@@GreasyFingers Then it is time to take your lathe and start to spin some stuff. It s really good fun !
Ich hatte 7 Jahre einen 2.5L 16V 944S. Leider verkauft zu Gunsten des 993. Aber ich vermisse ihn.
Ja, das glaube ich.
Sie sind wahnsinnig gut gebaute Autos!
Great watch, thank you! The 944 seems to be under-appreciated, I think it's mainly because of the rather dowdy styling - if it had dramatic looks to go with its performance and dynamics I reckon it would be up there with the most desirable classics.
Yes, these cars are so well built!
It’s no surprise Porsche didn’t make money with them.
Jesus what a lovely 951 indish rot
Hi Adam. Yeah, she’s wonderful, all original.
@@GreasyFingers i find your films enjoyable to watch. Always great quality stuff. Even if you have your shop build! Love it as much as i love 80-90 porsches.
If you ever want a short shifter for your 944 you can try shark motorsport. I love it. Their stuff is not cheap but quality stuff.
My resumee after similar operations, engine out on a stand , sooo much essier to work the critical pieces…
True! And I could have changed the rear crankshaft seal.
I would like to know a little more about the car.
Hi Ulf. Built 1985, two pre-owners plus the Porsche Centre that sold it. 27 years in Vienna, 10 in Salzburg, 159k kilometres. Very original including paint, but a little undermaintained in recent years. That’s why it’s with me now.
surely not the easiest job, but at least you can do it without removing the whole engine
Yeah.
This whole belt thing in the eighties, it was quite an aberration.
Im going to replace my hair conditioner with plastic conditioner. And use gloves of course! 😁
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Nettes Video.. aber das Auto ist ein er...der 944...😂...nicht die...also eher Walter...😊
Danke, Henning.
Es kann nicht nur 911er geben …☺️
@GreasyFingers mir gefällt der 944...tolles Auto 😊
I wish I had my old 951 back that I had for a little bit when I was in college at Clemson - mid 1990's. (Guard Red / tan with Fuchs magnesium wheels) I had it from 92-95 when my insurance was so high (4200/year) my dad came to school and said lets go out to lunch, we ended up at the Chevrolet Dealer and I went back to school with a new 1995 Green and Tan 2 door Tahoe Z71.
That’s not exactly the same kind of car, but I understand your dad felt more comfortable when you had about three times the car around you.
@@GreasyFingers No Not long after I got out of school I got a company car and traded the tahoe for a used corvette roadster. Currently I have a couple of old Corvettes and a Louts Exige.
@@TheJagjr4450That is good to know! I’m contemplating about a Corvette from time to time.
too much tool pron, slap parts in and drive it like you stole it
You can do that with your Aztek.
@@GreasyFingers pontiac aztek? Wow there us actually single one for sale in mobile. Thats rare sight
Good to see you back and with another one of your insightful maintenance films - although it reminded me of why I didn’t go ahead with a 928 … 🥲
I needed a break from the 928, it went on my nerves too much. Back on the channel in spring …