knfeparty

I searched first...

If you check body-> window glazing in the parts manual:
https://nemigaparts.com/cat_spares/p...2/508u/805000/



Piece 8 is listed with a slew of 944 part numbers, the most recent of which is

944-559-535-06

Pelican parts has a

944-559-535-07

which is listed as for Turbo models only, but it looks like what I would expect with a U shape instead of a full loop.

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_In...559-535-07-OEM

However the most recent p/n is a 993 p/n:

993-541-925-00

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/99354192500.htm?pn=993-541-925-00-M100

This is listed as "modify in workshop" meaning you'll have to cut it to length. The 993 p/n also has a URO version which is much more affordable:

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_In...3&KeepHeader=Y

So the question is, on a 944S does one order the 944-559-535-07, or the 993-541-925-00? I believe it just presses in, or is there adhesive required?

Thanks in advance

Funwithdesign

1) I do believe that the 993 seal has replaced the 944 seal, certainly for the later cars (my 968 uses the 993 one)
2) for things like this I would definitely go OEM, URO is ok for some stuff but this seal is so critical al I'm not sure I would risk it.
3) Shouldn't be any adhesive in this one, it should just press into the channel of the glass.

s14kev

Yes. The 993 one is correct. I just replaced my 944 windshield and used the 9930541-925-00 seal. I have a new factory Porsche 993/944 seal available if you are needing to buy one. I had an extra spare.

Tom Pultz

Rather than relying on Pelican Parts or other 3rd party sites I always check the Porsche PET and the dealer for updates. P/N 944-559-535-06 at Delaware Porsche (or any other online dealer site) shows this supersedes to the 993-541-925-00, and is listed as "Cabriolet to modify" so it should fit a coupe without modification.

Edit: Hmmm, I just looked up the 944-559-535-07, which isn't shown in the current PET. The dealer site says it fits 1987-1991 944, and it's less expensive ($44) vs the $70 for the 993 part, so I guess either one works?

knfeparty

Tom, and others,

I did check with my local dealer tech and he saw the same notes regarding "modify in workshop". I think that basically the 993 p/n is meant for 993s but you can trim it to fit the 944. The 944 p/n is discontinued but some NOS is available and is cheaper. I'll probably go with the 944 p/n.

Thanks everyone

Tom Pultz

As I said, the 06 p/n supersedes to the 993 p/n. The 07 version is still available from the dealer. I do believe the "modify" comment pertains to the cabriolet as both the PET and the dealer sites say that.

Tiger03447

On my early 944, there is a gap that is between the glass and the SS? windshield trim..Is this the seal that goes into that gap? Or is there one? totally missing on my car. TIA

ElRicardo

Coincidence? Read the book. I literally just installed the URO part on my ‘90 cabrio last night. The part I installed is the 993-541-925-00. I believe the difference is that this one is wider. It absolutely is much wider than the original OEM I took off, maybe more than 1/8” wider. This means it extends much deeper onto the painted frame.

the “modification” for cabrio is to cut the loop into a single long piece. Then it can be pressed into the retaining gap. But pressing it it is a nightmare. Address the job squarely, sternly tell the car that you are to boss and fling yourself into the task with enthusiasm. I tried using alcohol to allow the rubber to slide in, but the technique I finally settled on was to get one end started, then pull and stretch the seal, seating in with the handle end of a screwdriver, and then let it relax back into the the normal shape. Do this an inch at a time.

good luck!