M44/08 Engine in manual car

[Eskozki]

Hi,

Just curious as it seems my car has an M44/08 Engine that should be paired with an automatic gearbox. Mine is with the 5-speed manual. I was wondering if this would cause some issues when it is due for a clutch replacement etc. I have some papers that tell me the car has originally been a 5-speed manual 944 S.

[walfreyydo]

Everything forward of the flywheel should be the same between the auto and manual cars. I wouldnt see any potential issues when it comes time for clutch replacement.

[Jfrahm]

It was a 944S 16v car? Have you located the options tag under the hatch carpet?

[Eskozki]

Just rechecked the documents, the 944 S is written with a pencil on the documentation of last vehicle inspection done in 2003 in Germany, but the export papers say it should have a M44/01 engine so the S marking is likely a mistake.

I haven't located the options tag, where is it under the carpet?

[Monkey Wrench]

on my 944 it is inside , unbutton the rear carpet, near the rear license plate.

[Jfrahm]

Yeah swapping a 2.5 8v in would have been tough due to the sensors' ecu and harness.

Google pics of the options tag for help finding it.

[Eskozki]

The sticker is unreadable, I quess I could get the info from Porsche dealer perhaps?