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Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

Today, 09:47 AM

Replies: 6

944 Central locking question?

Posted By Monkey Wrench

in my opinion when enginerrs decided to add power...

in my opinion when enginerrs decided to add power locks it increased unnecessary wiring, same with sunroof wiring and seat heaters.
anti thrft device added more, add igniion fob just adds even...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

Today, 09:10 AM

Replies: 3

Scored cylinder walls.

Posted By Monkey Wrench

what is the car worth as it is? ok we can assume...

what is the car worth as it is? ok we can assume that the car will be worth more wiht the engine fixed, but will it incrase the value by at least the cost you will spend?

If you are not seeing a...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

12-23-2025, 11:31 AM

Replies: 6

2.7L NA performance upgrades

Views: 196

Posted By Monkey Wrench

not as serious of an upgrade but some have put in...

not as serious of an upgrade but some have put in an offset cam key, it changes the cam timing by about 2-4 degrees, Evidently it increases the power slightly. Its inexpensive and reversible. ...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

12-18-2025, 09:22 AM

Replies: 30

‘83 944 Smogged and Valve Job

Views: 473

Posted By Monkey Wrench

we used to have smog tests here but they were...

we used to have smog tests here but they were eventually removed. had a lot of issues tryoign to pass with old beaters. some thigns that we tried were a bit crazy. they would check woith a mirror on...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

12-17-2025, 12:56 PM

Replies: 7

Car starts then dies when hot sometimes

Views: 186

Posted By Monkey Wrench

the circuit of the pump follows a path thorugh ...

the circuit of the pump follows a path thorugh red lead of the battery through the fuse , thorough the relay spade terminals through the relay contacts. through the wiring, through spade...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

12-17-2025, 10:52 AM

Replies: 7

Car starts then dies when hot sometimes

Views: 186

Posted By Monkey Wrench

wont hurt to check fuel flow and fuel pressure,...

wont hurt to check fuel flow and fuel pressure, yes the pump could be getting stuck or the filter could be clogged or pump sticking intermittently. If you have not changed the fuel pump and filter...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

12-15-2025, 09:42 AM

Replies: 7

Car starts then dies when hot sometimes

Views: 186

Posted By Monkey Wrench

I found an easy to understand explanation of the...

I found an easy to understand explanation of the DME relay and jumpering here.
https://rennbay.com/dme-relay-info.html

you can swap the ECU for a rebuilt one, or send it in o be bench tested. ...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

12-15-2025, 08:24 AM

Replies: 30

‘83 944 Smogged and Valve Job

Views: 473

Posted By Monkey Wrench

I have been known to blow a gasket every now and...

I have been known to blow a gasket every now and again too lol ;-) I think its going to have better compression, run better, more power. Im sure it represents some weight savings from the wallet,...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

12-12-2025, 02:04 PM

Replies: 8

High Idle 1979 924 2.0 NA

Views: 163

Posted By Monkey Wrench

I think it is safe to say that 924RACR has much...

I think it is safe to say that 924RACR has much more experience and knowledge on this than I do
so lets give him that respect.

also maybe check if there could be any source of vacuum leak, as...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

12-11-2025, 11:35 AM

Replies: 30

‘83 944 Smogged and Valve Job

Views: 473

Posted By Monkey Wrench

are you sure it was oil and not fuel? a stuck...

are you sure it was oil and not fuel? a stuck open injector can cause the fuel rail pressure to empty into a cylinder, then upon startup maybe after sitting overnight, you may see a white cloud...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

12-11-2025, 09:32 AM

Replies: 8

High Idle 1979 924 2.0 NA

Views: 163

Posted By Monkey Wrench

maybe you can lube the advance mecchanism and...

maybe you can lube the advance mecchanism and check if the vacuum advance has any leakdown?

what Id try is go to a pharmacy get a small syringe, no needle, that costs not much. connect that...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

12-11-2025, 08:58 AM

Replies: 30

‘83 944 Smogged and Valve Job

Views: 473

Posted By Monkey Wrench

yes exactly, My point was just to reinforce what...

yes exactly, My point was just to reinforce what was said. You can see how in the volvo ( or many other engines) a head gasket failure coudl result in oil bridging into a cylinder bore whereas in...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

12-10-2025, 10:41 AM

Replies: 8

High Idle 1979 924 2.0 NA

Views: 163

Posted By Monkey Wrench

suggest using a timing light to verify if the...

suggest using a timing light to verify if the advance is moving, also a vacuum guage to see if the manifold vacuum level varies.

if you dont own a vacuum guage you can make one of these things...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

12-10-2025, 10:25 AM

Replies: 30

‘83 944 Smogged and Valve Job

Views: 473

Posted By Monkey Wrench

walfreyydo that was a great post, not all engines...

walfreyydo that was a great post, not all engines have such a large opening around the cylinders. the graphics helped make it more clear,

by comparison here is a 80's volvo head and block, ...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

12-09-2025, 10:16 AM

Replies: 30

‘83 944 Smogged and Valve Job

Views: 473

Posted By Monkey Wrench

I think if the cylinders look good and it went...

I think if the cylinders look good and it went low comoression quickly it sounds a lot like a burned exhaust valve., but thats just a gut feeling. The mechanic should advise you about how the valve...

Forum: Paint, Bodywork & Detailing Forum

12-08-2025, 02:48 PM

Replies: 5

usinga wrap instead of paint?

Views: 277

Posted By Monkey Wrench

mybe the wraps are good on glass? I can see the...

mybe the wraps are good on glass? I can see the 944 having a problem due to the great big back window being about the same height as the headlights in a lot of pickups etc. nowadays a lot of...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

12-08-2025, 02:22 PM

Replies: 7

Dual Master Cylinder set up

Views: 294

Posted By Monkey Wrench

if you ordera different master cylinder, check...

if you ordera different master cylinder, check the compatibility for the Brake fluid type.
the reason I mention this is because I ws recently looking at one where standard dot 3 or 4 could not be...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

12-08-2025, 09:31 AM

Replies: 30

‘83 944 Smogged and Valve Job

Views: 473

Posted By Monkey Wrench

a plugged up rad can indeed cause overheating, so...

a plugged up rad can indeed cause overheating, so canit if the head has a leak from the waterjacket into the combusion chamber. if this happens it is common to see fluctuations in the water level as...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

12-04-2025, 10:44 AM

Replies: 4

battery dimensions for early 85 944

Views: 132

Posted By Monkey Wrench

battery dimensions for early 85 944

I need to replace my battery so I'll see my local battery shop. Would anyone know the correct battery code type or the correct dimensions and post orientation? I want to fit the largest one...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

12-02-2025, 12:31 PM

Replies: 151

New project 89

Views: 9,625

Posted By Monkey Wrench

I think if you look at the temperature guage...

I think if you look at the temperature guage basiacally as a volt meter that basically what it is.

as an example if you pick up an older analog meter, it uses the same needle ( gauge) for...

Forum: Paint, Bodywork & Detailing Forum

12-01-2025, 09:30 AM

Replies: 5

usinga wrap instead of paint?

Views: 277

Posted By Monkey Wrench

usinga wrap instead of paint?

spoke ot a guy with an MG he said he was planning to wrap his car, rather than paint it and thet this is cheaper than paint.

is it a viable alternative? my 944 doesn't look so bad, but it has...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

11-27-2025, 08:38 AM

Replies: 20

Balance Belt Idle Roller clearance

Views: 486

Posted By Monkey Wrench

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/Cam_belt_...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/Cam_belt_diag1764261254.gif

I havent done this yeat and moine is different, but
Look at the position of the eccentrics in this diagram, it seems to...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

11-25-2025, 03:00 PM

Replies: 3

plugged fuel filter.

Views: 216

Posted By Monkey Wrench

that short run of flexible hose seems to be...

that short run of flexible hose seems to be only available as OEM at a rediculous price.

I want to order metric to standard thread adaptors, then I can use standard thread anodized aluminum...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

11-24-2025, 12:34 PM

Replies: 35

Help wanted: 87' 944 NA dies when connecting all 4 fuel injectors

Views: 905

Posted By Monkey Wrench

so did the aftermarket injectors work out ok? ...

so did the aftermarket injectors work out ok?

I looked iup the part on rock auto, you can say rock auto but if you put the words together the forum will automatically use "find and replace" ...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

11-24-2025, 11:47 AM

Replies: 12

Pop up Head lights go up and down when turned off

Views: 297

Posted By Monkey Wrench

I think the motor needs to be electrified to move...

I think the motor needs to be electrified to move and you can't normally electrify somethign inadvertently by a bad contact or ground. If its not a relay issue probably the contact wheel thing is...

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