Taimyshu

Is the transaxle where the ring and pinion are located? I haven't had a chance to go out and really check out my predicament, I will get some help next weekend and jack up the car and go through all the things you guys have suggested to check. I am thinking it is the ring and pinion as well from all the stuff I have read. As far as gooseing the car a little I understand the car is older but I figured It could handle a little tire spinning, I mean out of all honesty it is not the first and won't be the last time I spin the tires, but I expect once the car has all new components it would be able to handle that once in a while. I am willing to drop $$$ into the car because I love the driving experience and the looks /style of the car. It is Just unfortunate for me that I couldn't have driven it for more than two weeks before I start the whole restore project. Are there any Porsche fanatics that live in GR michigan, that would be willing to lend a hand with some of the major work that may be up against. I am a design enginer by trade and am somewhat mechanically inclined. But have never worked on a Porsche before. I am willing to tackle it and learn. P.S I do build black firearms AKs , ARs and 45s on the side as a hobby and would be willing to advise or help out with any questions or service in this area for help on my Porsche. Like I said before I am willing to learn just kinda intimidated to work on the car by myself and I do not have the big $$$ to pay a shop for the work that may need to be done.

Thanks for all the advice that has been given so far it is really appreciated

Ryan

Geo

Yes

FWIW, this sort of activity is typically what causes the R&P to go. It's a known weak point on the 944. I'd recommend against it.

Taimyshu

Thanks!

Point Taken. You guys know alot more about the car than me so I will take the advice. I am going to crack it open next weekend and I will supply pictures for the dumb-A$$ award.

azbanks

Did you check out the RL firearms forum?

TexasRider

And what was found? Clutch or R P.

968 GUY

Tex... next weekend, wait for it there, cowboy.
Yeah I'm kind of courious too. Wonder if it could be the splines on the driveshaft due to hot rodding and loose coupler.

Dimitri_944

slide under the car and shake the output flanges of the transaxle, if there is excessive movement then your carrier sploded, thats what happened to mine check out this video

CyCloNe!

lol i liked how casual that was... no big deal that's what happens lol

Taimyshu

Hi guys, I did go under the car and grabed the cv shafts they are still solid ( I was crossing my fingers that was what snapped ) I have a friend coming over Saturday to help trouble shoot we will be lifting up the back wheels off the ground and inspecting the things that were recommended to check.

But GEE! I only I was only at 3500 rpms when I let of the clutch. LOL But......Wait........For.......It. It wasn't smart on my end doing this to a car that is or is almost considered an antique. lesson learned. I will take pictures and let you guys no what happened.

Dimitri_944

well i was hype because i got a 76k LSD transaxle for $250!!!

TexasRider

I missed the next weekend part - ooops - sorry about that.

I am just curious really - but thinking clutch , or carrier, but that is just me.

You can run these cars hard - but you need to know what parts are in there and how much life is still on them.

Not that 3500 is anywhere close to hard running.

mikemyers924s

I'm definitely waiting impatiently for a diagnosis, but my guess is also R&P. I don't think you necessarily deserve a harsh chastening though. Being hard on these cars is going to make things break just like it would on any other car. They ARE old...but they are also sports cars. If you bought it to drive it like it's a buick, you did something wrong imho. I guess what I'm saying is that its your car, drive it however you want, just expect things to break if you're hard on it. Welcome to p-car ownership!

MAGK944

The thing is these are European sports cars built to handle and brake in a balaced way around the twisty roads common in Europe. Totally different from something like a Mustang with it's solid rear axle that is built to be abused at lights but doesn't have the sophisticated IRS to handle the twisties too well. Go ahead and do those drag starts, it's your car, but just expect things to break.

968 GUY

Dumping the clutch at 3500 rpm is pretty rough on most cars.

ZR8ED

3500rpm clutch dump would result in a 1.7-1.8 60ft and a 12 second 1/4 in my Datsun! Any more RPM (mines actually closer to 3000rpm) and it is a smoke show show off.