924S / 944 exhaust manifold: what to look for before you buy
Cast cracks, rusty flanges, and mismatched silencers: how to choose an exhaust manifold that fits Porsche 924S and 944 — and what stainless changes.
Articles & guides
How-tos, maintenance tips, and guides for your 924S and 944.
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Porsche 924S/944 air-oil separator: what it does and how to reseal it
The 924S/944 air-oil separator is a swirl tube with four seals. What it does, why old seals cause vacuum leaks, and how to rebuild it.
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Vapor blasting explained: how it works and why we use it
What vapor blasting is, how it cleans aluminium and magnesium parts without removing metal, how it compares to sandblasting and other methods, and how to get your 924S/944 parts done.
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Fill & bleed a Porsche 944/924S cooling system (no airlocks)
Cold-engine method: fill block and head, crack the 12 mm bleed screw, and clear airlocks without jacking the car at odd angles.
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Porsche 924S/944 oil sump gasket: how to replace it without removing the engine
Replacing the oil sump gasket on a 924S/944 without pulling the engine can be fiddly. One simple trick PTFE tape or dental floss holds the gasket in place during refitting.
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Porsche 944/924S speed & reference sensor: hard start & no tach
Cranks with no tach, stalls, or won't start hot? Test, replace and set clearance on the 924S/944 bell-housing speed and reference sensors.
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Porsche 924S & 944 TDC sensor bracket evolution
From 1982 to 1991, Porsche revised the TDC sensor bracket on the 924S and 944 three times. Here is what changed between each version and why it matters.
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Soft throttle pedal on Porsche 924S/944: why, and how to fix it
The stock 924S/944 throttle cam is progressive. Why the first third of pedal travel feels vague, and how a short-throw wheel redistributes opening.
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Porsche 944 DME fuel-quality switch (FQS): how it works and position chart
Porsche 944: DME FQS (fuel quality) switch adjustment fuel/spark tables
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5 affordable modifications for Porsche 924S/944
Throttle cam, air filter, DME relay, short shifter, strut brace: five modifications under €200 that improve response, precision or reliability on the Porsche 924S and 944.
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What brake fluid for Porsche 924, 944 and 968?
DOT 3, 4, 5 or 5.1: which brake fluid for Porsche 924, 944 and 968, and why it matters for safety.