Just purchased my first Porsche yesterday -- It's NormD's former '87 944 Turbo.

Guru Chip, Tial 38mm Wastegate, manual boost controller, and some others.
It is a fine example so I'm hoping to get in there in the next few weekends -- I have a lot to learn.

It's leaking some oil on the exhaust near the front of the motor and I am told this is the Oil Filter Housing Gasket, which I hope to do/get done by next week.

And also before I wanted to take it out for a drive today I tried to check the oil level, I ended up pulling out the entire dipstick tube from the block (doh!) since it wasn't bolted in. It was too dark to find where it belongs so I will return to this tomorrow.

And of course... Pics or it doesn't count (Norms pics--I don't have any good ones yet)...

 

Welcome. Go ahead and bookmark Clark's Garage, this forum and a good online drug company for all the headaches ahead.

Seriously good luck and keep us updated.

Michael

 

my favorite 944 color, ever. welcome and good luck.

 

[QUOTE=Quattropower88;9444010]Just purchased my first Porsche yesterday -- It's NormD's former '87 944 Turbo.

Welcome to RL,like mention this will be your best friend from now on www.clarks-garage.com once on site enter "Garage Shop Manual" .Make sure you do buy the rigth filter for your car (Mahle OC-142 parts# 944-107-208-08-M67),also when you buy parts do so from some trustworthy suppliers such as www.pelicanparts.com www.paragon-products.com www.autopartsway.com those are just a few of them.Btw the only rigth tool to change your filter with is this one,Beleive me it will make life lot easier for you. You can get it at any car tool shop ,if not try amazone.Have fun

 

you forgot beer, always make sure there is some in the fridge the night before the job. when you slip and cut yourself alcohol makes it sting less...sorta

 

Great looking car. Now the adventure begins.

 

Welcome from a fellow Audiphile! I just got my first Porsche a few months ago as well. Yours looks great. This place and Clark's will set you up nicely.

This.

 

welcome

be sure to head to the 944 turbo/turbo s technical forum Here for technicall questions/modifications ect. make sure you search first because most of your questions will be answered.
don't be scared to revive an old thread.
YOU will get flamed if you start a thread that has already been answered.

goodluck!

 

welcome aboard
these cars are meant to be driven and most will suggest that driving it like you stole it, is the way to do that Enjoy
peace
Cyberpunky

 

Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone. I can see that Clarks is going to be my best friend. I hope to limp it home today (or AAA) and start working on it. Looks like I will need a special tool for the Oil Filter Housing Gasket and everything should be good.

 

 

if you're doing a service and need to remove the oil filter. try removing it with your hand first. i'm sure it's not on that tight.

 

Welcome!

 

Welcome..nice color..more pics...great group here..

 

Welcome welcome. Get your oil leak fixed before you drive the car much. Oil is very flamable on turbo exhausts..

Again Welcome.