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Forum: General Car/Truck Questions & Discussion 06-14-2002, 10:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,011
Posted By dberkstr
beetles to rabbits to Porsches

1) 65 VW beetle--used and abused--great stumpjumper

2) 71 Super Beetle--new, I wrecked, traded on a

3) 72 Super Beetle--kept 5 years till I got my

4) 76 Rabbit--fun car, turned a basic into...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 05-08-2002, 12:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,303
Posted By dberkstr
rubber centered clutch

My '83 944 has 125,000 miles on the original clutch, and still counting. I read where the spring-centered clutch transmits more drivetrain noise to the passenger compartment. My mechanic told me he...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-23-2002, 05:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 687
Posted By dberkstr
Question So, where are all the 944's?

Or was this just a show for rich man's Porsche's

(Beautiful pics, nevertheless!)
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-19-2002, 05:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 781
Posted By dberkstr
For what it's worth: my 83 944na 125,000 mi. was...

For what it's worth: my 83 944na 125,000 mi. was making noise at the alternatoar and the turn signals flashed slowly. I have AC so there is no volt gauge. I removed my alternator and took it to a...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 03-09-2002, 06:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,308
Posted By dberkstr
Hey Pillow, Sorry to hear about your hub...

Hey Pillow,

Sorry to hear about your hub problem. You need to let the Porsche shop know you are dissatisfied with their work. Ask them for an adjustment on your bill.

I bought my 944 from the...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 02-28-2002, 08:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 828
Posted By dberkstr
83 944 gear oil

I just changed the gear oil in my 83. The PO (God bless him!) put in a factory rebuilt tranny a few thousand miles before he sold the car to me. I used about 2-3/4 quarts of Mobil 1 75W90. ...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 02-03-2002, 01:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 774
Posted By dberkstr
My '83 944 did not have one when I bought it 4...

My '83 944 did not have one when I bought it 4 months ago. My private mechanic obtained one for me, I imagine from Porsche. It cost me about 8 bucks. It keeps dirt and water out of the clutch area.
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 01-17-2002, 06:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 679
Posted By dberkstr
A used parts dealer in Connecticut was asking...

A used parts dealer in Connecticut was asking $600 a pair for black non-sport manual leather seats in decent, not excellent condition. I would expect electric non-sports in excellent condition might...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 01-07-2002, 09:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 991
Posted By dberkstr
If it is not leaking you are darn lucky. Mine...

If it is not leaking you are darn lucky. Mine had some small holes, which I dug out. I patched them with stove pipe (it is galvanized and can be cut with tin snips) and epoxied the pieces in. Then...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 01-07-2002, 09:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 657
Posted By dberkstr
If you look at the December issue of Excellence...

If you look at the December issue of Excellence Magazine they did an article on 944 suspensions. I believe they mention the bearing you are talking about. In early cars the bearings need to be...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 01-07-2002, 09:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,533
Posted By dberkstr
The PO of my 83 944 replaced the dash. It was...

The PO of my 83 944 replaced the dash. It was done by a dealer. The part alone was $1,000.

By all means, do whatever you can to keep the sun off of it. If mine cracks I am going to use a cover....
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-20-2001, 06:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 693
Posted By dberkstr
I would not recommend a car like this to someone...

I would not recommend a car like this to someone who has no knowledge of or inclination for maintenance. I bought my 83 944 from a person who appears to have done very little maintenance on his own....
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-19-2001, 05:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,242
Posted By dberkstr
The PO of my '83 944 blew the head gasket. ...

The PO of my '83 944 blew the head gasket. Danbury Porsche sent the head out for machining, I think the work cost $110. Total bill for the replacement was about $1100. My guess is the head bolts...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-14-2001, 11:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,894
Posted By dberkstr
Autothority for early 944

Does anyone have any experience with Autothority chips in an early 944? I hear they can do it. Will it pass emissions tests? How is power at part throttle?...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-12-2001, 05:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,242
Posted By dberkstr
I know of an independent mechanic in North...

I know of an independent mechanic in North Stonington whom I just started to visit. Send me an email at dberkstr@hotmail.com and I can give you his contact info.
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-12-2001, 05:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 733
Posted By dberkstr
battery

I question whether the wiring is really undersized. I would be more willing to believe that all the plugs in the wiring path to the lights are slightly corroded and creating greater resistance to...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-07-2001, 09:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,856
Posted By dberkstr
broken speedo

The PO for my 83 944 had his speedo quit at 121,000. He had no inclination to fix it, so he replaced it with new. Seems to me it cost $200+.
Definitely try to fix it yourself. You have nothing to...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-06-2001, 09:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,851
Posted By dberkstr
Porsche earrings

No, this is not a new accessory for my 944. I would like to get my wife some Porsche earrings for Xmas. Does anyone know where I could buy something like that?
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-06-2001, 06:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 918
Posted By dberkstr
Thanks, Palaxdad. I have had good luck with...

Thanks, Palaxdad.

I have had good luck with Sears in Waterford, CT. on tire balancing. Maybe I'll pay them a visit. I guess the people who fix Porsches would like you to believe they are the...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-04-2001, 11:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 918
Posted By dberkstr
where to get alignment

I am going to replace all the rubber stuff on my '83 944 front suspension, plus probably new shocks. I am afraid to take the car to a dealer for alignment, due to the cost. Where do you guys get...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-03-2001, 08:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 682
Posted By dberkstr
I live in S. E. Connecticut. My local NAPA...

I live in S. E. Connecticut. My local NAPA dealer had it. $7.00 per 12-oz. bottle, and he only stocks 2 bottles at a time. SmileWavy
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 11-20-2001, 06:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,547
Posted By dberkstr
when to shift

I had the same problem when I acquired my '83 944 6 weeks ago. I have been driving a Toyota Camry automatic (166,000 miles) and a suzuki GS1000G. Both enginews have a lot of torque at low rpm and...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 11-19-2001, 05:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,796
Posted By dberkstr
How I found mine.

1983 944 125k miles, rebuilt trans., new inner cv joints, new tie rod ends, new updated water pump, new belts, new dash, new radio, Toyo tires. Car has a rebuilt title. OMP racing seats. I looked...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 11-18-2001, 06:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 802
Posted By dberkstr
re: seats

My '83 944 came to me with OMP racing seats installed. I am looking to sell them because they are very difficult for an old timer like me to lever myself into the car over. They are fairly...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 11-16-2001, 04:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 809
Posted By dberkstr
PCA member in CT

I just joined PCA myself. I'm driving a 1983 944 125 k miles, that needs love and attention. I've only had the car a month. I am in SE CT. Perhaps we can exchange info on where to get good deals...
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