goblues38

1990, 944 Cabriolet, 63,xxx miles. Has been in storage last 4 years. (my father-in-laws car since day one....he suffered and passed from a brain tumor last 4 years) my wife and I now own the car.

I put it away correctly. Fuel stabilizer, washed, and covered in a clean garage. Started the car and let it run about 12 months ago for 20 mins to get everything up to temp.

Here is my current list after I trailer it back to my place 325 miles from where it is now.

1. change oil / filter
2. flush all fluids
3. inspect all hoses and lines and replace as needed
4. flush brake fluid
5. inspect brake pads and rotors and replace as needed
6. inspect front and rear shocks / struts and replace as needed
7. Replace broken drivers door window switch
8. Upgrade a 31 year old basic blaupunkt to something a little more modern.
9. wash, polish, wax 31 year old paint

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At this point, I intend to .....

1. take it to an independent shop and have the timing belt, water pump, cam guides service
2. Inspect rear trans axle. It had a new clutch @ 50,xxx miles like 12 years ago.
3. maybe repair convertible top transmission with a stripped out gear. Has been in manual mode for 15+ years

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Anything I am missing. At this point I hope to have a nice every other weekend car to enjoy in the warmer months for years to come.

Thanks. I plan on trying to become an active part of this community over the next few weeks and months.

Seattle 993

I’m sorry to hear about your father-in-law, but keeping this Porsche in your family and in good care may be a way to stay connected. You have a good list, I think. I would add a full tune (plugs, distributor cap, rotor) and once it’s had new belts (and maybe rollers as well), go drive it and remove as much of the fuel as you can. I would then replace the fuel filter...not before you burn off the existing fuel. The other thing I would do is to keep the original radio, you might also find that the speaker foam surrounds need to be replaced. I also assume that the transaxle gear oil will be replaced, Swepco 201 is what I use in my 944 turbo.

Sounds like a really great car and I hope you truly enjoy it!

944Fest (aka Dan P)

Welcome to Rennlist!!
The PCA is a great way to meet like minded folks, (https://www.pca.org/) also share your location here to meet locals.
Paragon https://www.paragon-products.com/ is your best parts source IMHO.
Learn about your heritage here: https://www.stuttcars.com/porsche-models/944/
I was going to invite you to do a PCA track event but with a cab, well, most don't but some do.

goblues38

Thanks,

Will add the plugs, rotor, wires. Had that on another list some place.

There is only about 2 gallons of fuel in the tank now. Should be easy to burn it off or drain it.

Tiger03447

Drain the fuel..if possible or pump it out. Replace it with fresh fuel. It may be contaminated with water and other contaminants. Do your injectors and filters a favor (and your wallet) Replace both filters while the tank is empty. Perhaps you can get this done when it is in the shop. Keep the radio if you decide to pull it. They are worth $$ now. Maybe for resale to another R-List member? They are in demand by some folks who want to "restore their ride".

Dan Martinic

Since this doesn't appear to become a daily driver, and if you will be keeping the car stock and original, I strongly suggest not replacing the original radio.

It only adds to the classic experience... and you won't get much improvement in sound (unless you invest in replacing all the speakers and having custom fitted sound system--which will ironically lower the car's value). If you want listen to your phone through it, you can purchase very cheaply a wired or bluetooth cassette adapter. That's what I use

goblues38

I have a background (30 years ago) in high end car audio. All my cars have been tastefully upgraded. Will be totally transparent and reversible. I plan on keeping the car for years and years.....and when i do drive it, i got to have tunes.

Seattle 993

I forgot to mention plug type. Get solid copper (Bosch or NGK) but do not do platinum...there are incidences of the platinum plugs losing the electrode and causing bore scoring. Also, if you do wires, recommend BERU...the ends are replaceable, are stock, and aftermarket wires have had a history of not being up to snuff. Also, make sure you are using proper oil with high ZDDP and change annually regardless of mileage.

Wisconsin Joe

Be careful getting plugs. There are a LOT of counterfeits out there. E-Bay & Amazon are full of them. So are many of the 'discount auto parts' web sites.
Search around a bit and you'll find what to look for.
There are reputable places that have the real thing.

Dan Martinic

A great "tasteful" head unit upgrade is the new Blaupunkt SQR46 https://www.blaupunkt.com/en/nc/prod.../single/19059/ Not sure if the lighting can change to match though.

944Fest (aka Dan P)

Old tires suck, hard as rocks. Get some new gummies! Lots available in your sizes if you stay on 16s.

Qtrfoil

Hey GoBlues38 - you may not know this, but you have a "944 S2." If and when you research more about the car, that's what you're looking for. As far as I can possibly tell, and I've really looked, S2 Cabs did not have numbers on the back deck when delivered from the factory (though some owners added the ones from Coupes later) - that's why you might not have known. Good deal, most of the benefits of a Turbo with none of the lag. Also, as referenced above, KEEP the original Blaupunkt. Put whatever you want in (and I'd look into a NEW "Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 DAB") but your car is definitely going to be worth more to some future buyers if it has the original system. Welcome aboard!

PaulD_944S2

Leave the cab top manual. Your father did the right thing making it manual.

If you do some reading on the S2 cabs you will find the electric motors and related linkage are problematic and best left in the manual mode so as to not break any of the mechanical parts.

Enjoy the S2, you will find it an excellent vehicle in stock form, with plenty of performance.

Qtrfoil

Heartily agree. Manual operation is faster, and you're bringing the engine up to temps anyway.

Tiger03447

Great aquistion..now all you need is gobs of money! LOL!