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Old 03-28-2005, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile
944:

1) Cooling fan relay shot (fans run continuously)
2) A/C system needs leak test, new receiver-drier, and charge-up
3) Cruise control isn't working (AGAIN!!!)

951:

1) A/C compressor needs replacement
2) Oil pan gasket needs replacing
3) Needs more boost

When did the turbo's oil pan gasket go? Fly me out there and I'll help...donno if you'd wanna do that with my luck with my own...
Old 03-28-2005, 03:18 PM
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1. Leaks coolant.
2. Leaks a bit of oil, maybe the front cam shaft seal not sure ?
3. Not fast enough in a straight line.
4. Rust here and there, thats mainly cosmetic but would work out quite expensive to put right.
5. Still not fast enough in a straight line.
6. The dash reflects on the windshield/screen when the sun is in just the wrong position.
7. Could be faster !

Sorry was it supposed to be three things wrong ? Damn ! Did I mention its not quite fast enough ?
Old 03-28-2005, 03:19 PM
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It's missing a motor
Looks like crap
Suspension needs to be overhauled
Old 03-28-2005, 03:21 PM
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Paint needs redoing, that is all. Everything else is currently perfect. Except maybe for the slow power steering fluid leak I just noticed.

I can't think of a better jinx.
Old 03-28-2005, 03:26 PM
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Biggest thing wrong with my car... Its not an RS America!
Old 03-28-2005, 03:34 PM
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1. Rough cold idle
2. No a/c, need a recharge/conversion
3. New oil leak
4. random little things in cabin i.e. torn shift boot, steering wheel faded and lost lacing.
Old 03-28-2005, 03:35 PM
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1) original clutch to be replaced.
2) coolant leak somewhere.
3) need new car stereo

once 1 and 2 are done, back to daily driver duties.

-Howard
Old 03-28-2005, 03:37 PM
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It's not that bad, just weeping like it always has. Just pisses me off. It shouldn't leak - period. I have having a gooey underside so the oil pan gasket will be replaced soon - probably in two weeks (part is at the dealership and paid for, I just need to go get it).
Old 03-28-2005, 03:39 PM
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1). Mechanic can't get the T04e to fit
2). Brakes need overhaul (have parts - need time)
3). When 1). is fixed; clutch
Old 03-28-2005, 03:46 PM
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1) It's cold in the garage at times (and when it isn't cold it's too hot).
2) Sometimes when I mow the yard the grass gets on the garage floor.
3) Spiders build webs off my Turbo side skirts.

Hey, what do you expect from a garage queen...

Actually,
1) The AC needs recharging.
2) Hatch is/has delaminated.
3) OD gear needs replacing.
Old 03-28-2005, 03:58 PM
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1. Belt job sometime this year
2. Paint job
3. Carpet replacement
Old 03-28-2005, 04:05 PM
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A/C has slow leak
Sunroof gears stripped
Vaccum lines need replacement
Coolant Temp way gauge inaccurate
Reverse lights don't work
Old 03-28-2005, 04:08 PM
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1. finnicky gauges (which i think was just a ground problema and i hope to have fixed...next time i drive will tell me)
2. not the 3.2L turbo yet which i am converting it to
3. looks all alone amidst bimmers in our campus garage
Old 03-28-2005, 04:09 PM
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1. New front pads (and possibly rotors)
2. New tires
3. New wheels or spacers for current wheels
4. Tranny oil needs changing BADLY (plug is rounding out!)

I noticed a couple of you said your E-brake isn't holding. I fixed this problem on my 83 944, it's a pretty simple fix, assuming your e-brake isn't simply screwed.
Jack up the rear of the car and pull the rear wheels off. In the wheel hub there is a little hole on the top, and inside is a little "spider" gear. Take a flat head screwdriver and spin the gear until it's tight, then back it off. Repeat on the other side, and make sure they are about the same tightness. Now try the e-brake, it should hold great!
Easy job done in under an hour.
Old 03-28-2005, 04:09 PM
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1: alternator bit the dust
2: Very slow ps leak
3: Needs a repaint

Been a daily driver for two years with no problems until number 1 happened and left me sidelined last week.


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