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Recently got a 1987 944S, Very clean and solid car, timing chain, chain tensioner, water pump, and lot's of other major 944 thing were replaced, transmission shifts smooth, very good bones for a beginner to learn and drive these cars. Any tips for a new 944S owner?
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Carboy_GT wrote: Mon Apr 22, 2024 6:51 pm Recently got a 1987 944S, Very clean and solid car, timing chain, chain tensioner, water pump, and lot's of other major 944 thing were replaced, transmission shifts smooth, very good bones for a beginner to learn and drive these cars. Any tips for a new 944S owner?
Welcome to Carpokes.
You are in the right place to learn more about the 944.
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Welcome! Tom (owner of Carpokes) made some really cool gauge bezels that are pretty popular with the 944 owners.

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And wow, your car seems to be in really good nick!
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I am tipless except for that if/when you run into a problem or have questions or have ideas to share, Carpokes is THE place to ask and post, especially for 944 owners and aficionados!

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Welcome aboard! Great looking car!

Number 1 thing for all new 944 owners is to check the fuel lines under the hood. They get old and leak onto the exhaust headers -- with predictable results! If they have not been replaced, I'd highly recommend changing them no matter how the originals look!

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Hi All,
I am the owner of a 1983 944 (my year of birth) and I love it.
I am living in the center of France. I will try to put some good photo soon ;)

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FloPat45 wrote: Tue Apr 23, 2024 12:52 am Hi All,
I am the owner of a 1983 944 (my year of birth) and I love it.
I am living in the center of France. I will try to put some good photo soon ;)
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Nice looking car! Looks like it's been well looked after.

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Welcome to Carpokes! There is a forum group set up specifically for the 16V cars, so if you have specific questions you may get faster answers there. Enjoy your new S!
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Welcome aboard.

Tips?
1) Replace the broken center armrest, or replace it with the 968 CS Tray, 944-552-155-00-1DB and Insert, 944-552-161-00-01C
2) Remove the dumb "Non Leaded Fuel Only" sticker
3) Consider a 968CS steering wheel or equivalent since you have a non-airbag car.
4) Have fun!
Tom Pultz
- 1989 944 Turbo - Guards Red/Linen
- 1990 944 S2 - Guards Red/Black
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