82-T/A

Hey guys,

Well, I'm still in the process of fixing up my 84 Porsche 944. I'm one of those "fools" who purchased an older Porsche 944 for $1,200 and has since put about $2,000+ into it, making it worth now about $1,600.



But... I've learned a lot about the car, it runs very smoothly, the motor was not damaged (despite not running when I got it), etc.

Couple of questions:

1 - I just bought a new set of motor mounts. It should be pretty self explanitory, but is there any trick with these? The motor is situated unlike the typical RWD / Front engined vehicle. Is the passenger side or the drivers side the hardest one to do?

2 - Belts. I don't have an A/C compressor on it right now. I've got all new OEM lines, evaporator, condensor, etc, and plan to put an A/C compressor on it, but in the mean time, I want to just put a belt on it. What belt do I need to order so that I can power JUST the alternator by the crank pulley? I will not be using the power steering (that's getting ditched as well since it's all failed, and I'd rather have a manual rack anyway).

3 - I debated whether or not to ask this, since I know this may evoke some negative emotions. What are the CHEAPEST shocks that I can get? Currently, all four shocks are totally bad. The car bounces when I shake one side, so I know the shocks are totally gone. I haven't taken a good look, but I assume McPhearson struts in the front (or coil-overs?) and standard shocks in the rear. What are the cheapest ones I can get for now, just so that I can drive it and not have it feel floaty?



Thanks!!!

Dan924N/A

The exhaust manifold side is a complete pig hard to get to allen bolts, I turned into a tool maker to even get it off let alone replacing it

82-T/A

Thanks Dan, would you say that side takes the most punishment from normal wear and tear?


Thanks!

Todd

944Sknight

The cheapest shocks you can get are K Y B 's. I have a slightly used ones for
the rear for $30. if that sounds reasonable. You can pick it up if you are in the
Los Angeles area.