Jamesr6967

New here on RL, just recently bought my 944 NA a few weeks ago. Almost bought my first 944 shortly after high-school (still kickin myself!) bought a 5.0 Capri instead. Don't get me wrong, that '83 Capri was a nice car! Could've been enjoying a 944 instead tho, and had more experience at this..... Sorry I don't have many pics yet, I don't get home often enuf.
My car is an early (manufacture date is 11/'82) '83 NA, black on black, sport seats, manual steering, 5spd, removable sunroof and Fuchs type wheels (I don't know if they are genuine Fuchs) which the first owner polished (I am third owner). I haven't checked the option list yet, but I believe it has an LSD as well. And yes, I'm loving it! ....

odurandina

congratulations.

941MXVET

Welcome, Rennlist has a great 944 community.

Jamesr6967

Thanks! Car didn't welcome me with open arms tho.... First tank of gas, it died as I hit third gear then would only idle rough for a minute and die if I hit the throttle. I went online and searched, found threads on here about DME relay and pump failures (Had determined that I had ignition). $120+ tow bill to get car back, then try and locate relay and pump. Pump was easy, parts guy I grew up with located a Bosch one locally for under $300. Closest dealer with relay was California (I'm in British Columbia, Canada). Found an aftermarket relay at a local European parts specialty shop. No major issues since, except it won't pass our smog test. Going to try replacing the cat, and local mechanic has suggested replacing the AFM. Looks like I'll end up buying a rebuilt AFM from Lindsey. Learning lots on here from you guys, thanks!

Jamesr6967

Any other RL members out here in BC?

Grandpa#3

Hello James and WELCOME to the Forum. As noted above people more than willing to help out. The Search Function on here is a great tool to find answers to what is wrong with your car. We all use Clark's Garage. com for Maimtenance Repairs. Check the link below and look thru it.

http://www.clarks-garage.com/shop-ma...ure-index3.htm

Cheers,
Larry

Jamesr6967

Thanks, someone mentioned Clark's Garage before, spent most of an evening off on it! Thanks for the tips guys.

sydneyman

welcome, an '83 is a great car! lightest, manual steering, and those sweet fuchs! good luck with the issue, im sure you'll be back on the road in no time!
Chris

Jamesr6967

Actually back on the road already on a temporary smog pass (good for 3 months). After passing it will get collector plates and be my weekend toy.

ernie9468

Welcome & congrats,own an 83 - 944 for twenty-six years,they are one of the easiest 944 to maintain & drive around.You can get most the parts you need rigth here in Canada at www.autopartsway.com have fun.

V2Rocket

Would you be sad if I told you a DME relay is a $27 part?
http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/..._pg1.htm#item0

And a new pump is $160?
http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/...pg4.htm#item20

Use Pelican/944online/Rennbay/Lindsey for your parts needs

Jamesr6967

Yeah, was in urgent need (want,actually!) of relay, as pump was in already. $112 from Porsche in Calgary for relay, (I was out there) got for $56 from local European specialist. List on genuine Bosch pump was nearly $500 locally, got for $260 something. Next is cat,($216 from Paragon) and AFM.

ernie9468

Yes I'm for buying from the sponsor mention including Paragon, but problem is by the time you get those parts across the border they do cost a bundle more than the price quoted.Just saying.

Jamesr6967

Yes, I have been wondering how much extra it's going to cost me to ship across the border, haven't done before. Thanks for the tips.