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Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
01-01-2023, 03:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 745
Posted By austin944

Not sure if this is possible for your situation,...

Not sure if this is possible for your situation, but I've been "storing" a car outdoors and driving it once a month for the past few years. It still degrades, mostly from Sun damage, but so far...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
10-19-2022, 09:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 778
Posted By austin944

I don't have a recommendation, but these are the...

I don't have a recommendation, but these are the few experiences I've had with Austin repair shops on my 944 that I've owned since 1994:

1) TPWS. They replaced the rubber-centered clutch that had...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
09-29-2022, 11:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 808
Posted By austin944

I would go with whatever car needs less...

I would go with whatever car needs less attention. More time spent with family and less time fixing the cars would be most important to me. I'm a single guy that's far away from family, so I stick...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-31-2022, 03:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,742
Posted By austin944

I think you did extremely well on the Miata, the...

I think you did extremely well on the Miata, the 1st gens are destined to become classics. I always turn my head when I see one. And what you said about project 944s on the market is a pretty good...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-30-2022, 07:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,742
Posted By austin944

Here's a possible project near San Antonio, a '91...

Here's a possible project near San Antonio, a '91 944S2 convertible offered for $6500:
https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/d/von-ormy-classic-cars/7516060568.html
...
Forum: 944 & 944S Forum
08-24-2022, 05:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 673
Posted By austin944

If it's been weeks since the engine was run, you...

If it's been weeks since the engine was run, you can have valve lifter noise that can sometimes take a while to fade away, like over 15 minutes.
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-22-2022, 08:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 617
Posted By austin944

Sounds like this car: :burnout: ...

Sounds like this car: :burnout:
https://rennlist.com/forums/924-931-944-951-968-forum/1312446-yet-another-should-i-buy-this-944-post-needs-a-motor.html#post18300710
Forum: 944 & 944S Forum
08-22-2022, 12:33 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,857
Posted By austin944

I wouldn't throw parts at the car. At least drain...

I wouldn't throw parts at the car. At least drain the oil and see if you can find any metal shavings to confirm a seized engine. You want to figure out what's wrong first before spending any more...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-20-2022, 01:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,303
Posted By austin944

Check that the timing belt is not off by a tooth....

Check that the timing belt is not off by a tooth. Since you just got the car running, you don't know what the previous mechanics have done to it.
http://www.clarks-garage.com/shop-manual/eng-06.htm
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-18-2022, 01:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 877
Posted By austin944

Walmart has cheapo tools you can use to help...

Walmart has cheapo tools you can use to help diagnose the problem like a meter and a spark tester. You can spend less than $50 and check to see if you're getting 12V to the fuel pump while...
Forum: 944 & 944S Forum
08-14-2022, 07:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 832
Posted By austin944

Paragon Products is just down the road in Corpus...

Paragon Products is just down the road in Corpus Christi, and I've had good service from them. I get parts the next day via UPS.
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-13-2022, 11:14 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,742
Posted By austin944

Even if it's 159K miles (which I doubt based on...

Even if it's 159K miles (which I doubt based on the interior condition), that would not bother me. Definitely worth far more than $1K based on the seats and wheels alone (assuming they are not...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-11-2022, 07:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,173
Posted By austin944

Looks like an M6 from the video. Forgot his...

Looks like an M6 from the video. Forgot his reading glasses? :burnout:

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlist.com-vbulletin/365x486/triplesquare_4f68df1184e632d9af14a90fd15e505e20e48319.jpg
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-10-2022, 10:37 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,856
Posted By austin944

I was suggesting that just in case the...

I was suggesting that just in case the solid-state relay failure was caused by another problem, which may still be unresolved. It's a little unusual for a relatively new solid-state device to fail....
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-09-2022, 10:19 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,856
Posted By austin944

Is it possible for it to have gotten damaged in...

Is it possible for it to have gotten damaged in some way, like maybe an over-voltage condition? Would be interesting to disassemble it and look for burnt components.
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-09-2022, 03:34 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,856
Posted By austin944

Aren't the two videos the same with different...

Aren't the two videos the same with different links to each?
Also are you measuring AC or DC voltage?
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-08-2022, 11:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,742
Posted By austin944

There are a number of desirable 944 options that...

There are a number of desirable 944 options that can raise the valuation like sport seats (see recent thread), Fuchs wheels, a non-sunroof car, original radio, and seller upgrades like Euro bumpers...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-08-2022, 11:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,173
Posted By austin944

Can you double-nut the bolt and remove it that...

Can you double-nut the bolt and remove it that way? Removing and re-installing the triple square was not hard for me. Once the triple squares are removed you may be able to remove the bolt from the...
Forum: 944 & 944S Forum
08-03-2022, 02:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 567
Posted By austin944

I have a spare wire that I measured the...

I have a spare wire that I measured the resistance from end to end and got very close to 0 ohms. The wire should be flexible and not have any cracks.

I feel a little suspicious that the first...
Forum: 944 & 944S Forum
08-03-2022, 12:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 567
Posted By austin944

So you did the "Ignition Coil Test" here and it...

So you did the "Ignition Coil Test" here and it failed?
http://www.clarks-garage.com/shop-manual/ign-04.htm

Yes, that would point suspicions at the coil and/or the cable being bad. (I thought by...
Forum: 944 & 944S Forum
08-03-2022, 10:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 567
Posted By austin944

Having 12V at the coil is good, but 12V is not...

Having 12V at the coil is good, but 12V is not enough to generate spark. You need interruption of the 12V to generate the spark at the coil, and the interruption of the 12V is done by pin 1 of the...
Forum: 944 & 944S Forum
08-02-2022, 10:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,511
Posted By austin944

What are your concerns -- that the rust will get...

What are your concerns -- that the rust will get worse over time if it's not fixed, that it detracts from the appearance of the car, or are you looking to sell in the future and want a better...
Forum: 944 & 944S Forum
08-02-2022, 10:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 833
Posted By austin944

There was a thread on this recently: ...

There was a thread on this recently:
https://rennlist.com/forums/944-and-944s-forum/1310002-removing-vintage-aftermarket-alarm-system-on-1991-s2.html#post18256417

I like the advice from 931guru...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-01-2022, 08:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 740
Posted By austin944

I would go with what Cyclone said about the TPS: ...

I would go with what Cyclone said about the TPS:
http://www.clarks-garage.com/shop-manual/fuel-06.htm

Do the jerks only occur with the car in gear? In other words, does the engine rev without...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-31-2022, 03:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 740
Posted By austin944

Sorry for the dumb question, but are you...

Sorry for the dumb question, but are you feathering the clutch at low RPM (assuming you have a manual)? My car always does the herky-jerky at low RPM if I am not feathering the clutch.
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