85.5 944 Rescue and Restoration

[phoenix_iii]

I have my 85.5 in hand now. It's Charcoal Grey (need to look up 'real' color), with black leather interior in very good shape, power windows, manual door locks, black fuchs with polished lip. So the Restoration will now begin, though it will be taking place slowly over the winter in my in-laws garage. I will post pics asap! =D

85.5 944 NA 5spd with 91k on the clock

List Order: List is in order. Anything on top trumps anything on the bottom. =)

Next Action: Get replacement caliper shipped and back, install rear brakes, do trans fluid, and suspension, etc!


Completed

• Removed Rear Brakes - Parking Brake Shoes are good, original brakes look new but old/rusted... pads look(ed) new.
• Water Pump Mount Kit - 944-106-000 KT [$43.87] (Pelican Price: ?)
• Water Pump - 951 106 021JX [$133.51] (Pelice Price: $138.25)
• Water Pump Kit - 951 106 021 KT [$23.65] (Pelican Price: $?)
• Thermostat Kit w/2 Seals - 944 106 129 05 [$17.97] (Pelican Price: $15)
• Timing Belt - 944 105 157 04 [$32.70] (Pelican Price: $11.00)
• Extended Life Coolant - house [$30.00]
• Balance Shaft Belt - 944 102 219 04 [$82.00] (Pelican Price: $35.00)
• Window Regulator Pimax w/ motor - 944 537 941 01 [$225.76] (Pelican Price: $230.50 w/o Motor) (They gave me the original back, said keep it, it is good)
• Accessory Drive Belt - 10x950 (Coni-tech?) [$8.31]
• Multi rib Belt - 5PK-1005 (Coni-tech?) [$20.09]
• Shop Supplies - [$10.00]
• Some Funky Hose, big mouth, and S shaped, 'lower' (rad probably) (inc)
• Mirror base swapped out with functioning one (black)
• DS Power Window Regulator replaced, Power Window rail re-attached to window correctly
• Replace Dry-Rotted Tires with Yoko AVS ES100 (Ultra-High Performance Summer Tires) on all 4 corners
• Add Fuel Stabilizer and Put a fresh tank of gas in
• Drained off 1 qt of Oil, added a new qt, to survive trip to PA
• New Interstate battery - Correct size and CCA/Amps
• Replaced broken drivers side door handle with passenger after swapping guts (the shells are identical), also replaced linkages on both sides, and replaced the roll pins (which are not compatible with the new linkages, Porsche, with the M3 bolts, washers, and nuts)
• Replaced Hood and Hatch Struts
• Topped off the Coolant with safe coolant
• Drain and replace Manual Trans Fluid [Redline MT Fluid used] / 04/xx/2008
• New pads, rotors, and calipers on all 4 corners, as well as stainless brake lines 4/xx/2008
• New oil/oil filter 4/xx/2008
• New fuel filter 4/xx/2008
  

Pending

• Repair Washer Bottle
• Install Koni M474 (used) Struts and Springs (2 yellow dot) arrived. Purchase rear shocks to match
• Reinstall Passenger Door Handle with new linkage.

Next on the List

• Throttle Cam Response ++ via http://www.rennbay.com/throttle-cam-c-53.html
• O2 sensor
• Spark Plugs

Down the Road

• Battery Tray Fix. Drain still works but just a tiny bit of surface rust has started
• Cap, Rotor, Wires (Already done by PO)
• Air Filter (Already done by PO)

Input welcome on what to do, where to get parts, and what not to do! =) Still updating the list, will try to keep it current!

[conkeytonk]

Hey Phoenix,

Just finished up this ’87. Took me over a year and a few Franklins but she is a sweetheart. Only 150 more miles until the belts retension. I did everything on your list and then some including the ES100’s. Now it’s on to more performance related stuff…or should I begin the Miata transformation…944, Miata, 944, Miata, can someone help me?

Happy tinkering.

[phoenix_iii]

Looking good. some of my bushings look new, but suspension will be next. I have Koni M030 package on the way (used of course). What color (official) is your grey. Mine is the 'other' grey, so I can use my powers of deduction and know my official color (probably the one I cannot pronounce)! =)

[thekidd]

Hey, I have front rotors that i was going to use on my old 85.5 if you still need them. you could pick them up after work one day if you wanted to, IM not too for form Horsham (about 10 mins away from the shop)
Steve

[phoenix_iii]

Originally Posted by thekidd

Hey, I have front rotors that i was going to use on my old 85.5 if you still need them. you could pick them up after work one day if you wanted to, IM not too for form Horsham (about 10 mins away from the shop)
Steve

Tell me a price. I have an order in with Rock auto for Beck Arnley ones, would gladly make a friend and save some dough if they are worth their weight. =)

[thekidd]

I think I bought them for 75 w/o shipping, so does $60 sound right to you? They are Zimmermans, bought from Pelican, stock for late 944's.

[phoenix_iii]

Sounds good but I already have my order in, I think I paid ~$75 w/o shipping. Beck/Arnley Premium Vented... should be ok. Put them for sale in the local and/or regular forum.

[thekidd]

ok. vented? nice choice.

[conkeytonk]

I put Beck Arnley vented from Rock Auto on the Miata. Great disks at a great price. The previous owner of the 944 had already replaced the disks (with vented which i think is factory for 87's).

[phoenix_iii]

Updated.

[phoenix_iii]

Motor Mounts on Wednesday, as well as oil pressure sender, rechecking balance shaft.