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08.27.2020
944 (1986 – 1991) | Electrical
1987 944S 147 000 Electrical Ladysmith British Columbia I have an electrical problem with my 944 and I would like to fix it myself. Unfortunately, I don't know how to read a wiring diagram or...
07.20.2020
924S (1987 – 1988) | Brakes
1987 944S 90 400 Brakes Brakes Portage Michigan I am slowly leaking brake fluid between my brake master cylinder and my brake booster. I went to buy a new master cylinder but it looks like none...
06.07.2020
944 (1986 – 1991) | Wheels and Tires
1987 944S 144 000 Wheels and Tires Colorado Springs Colorado I recently bought a 944S 1987. And the wheels that came with it appear to be 928 seven slot wheels. I was told that the 87's did not...
06.03.2020
944 (1986 – 1991) | Engine
1987 944S 143 000 Engine Colorado Springs Colorado Every once in a a while if I have the Air condition running when I stop at a red light the idle goes way below 900 rpm and feels very rough- almost...
05.28.2020
944 (1986 – 1991) | Engine
1987 944S 89 700 Engine Portage Michigan I have a 1987 944S with the catalytic converter removed, and an aftermarket exhaust resonator. I've noticed a little blue smoke in my exhaust during...
05.25.2020
944 (1986 – 1991) | Other
1987 944S 142 000 Other Colorado Springs Colorado I just did a clutch job on my 87 944s. I did everything to spec all torques are correct... Ive put around 200 miles on it since then. Now it seems...
05.14.2020
944 (1986 – 1991) | Electrical
1987 944S 142 000 Electrical Colorado Springs Colorado Found some wires hanging can' t figure out where they go? Two wires are in a rubber boot they are red with I believe a yellow & black...
04.29.2020
944 (1986 – 1991) | Wheels and Tires
1987 944S 87 000 Wheels and Tires Vonore Tennessee Knowing the factory wheel offset is 52mm, is it possible to do 50mm or even an offset of 45 without rolling the fenders? 0 No votes yet
07.16.2019
944 (1986 – 1991) | Heating and Ventilation
1987 944S 38 000 Heating and Ventilation Howell Michigan The AC was working great on a drive last weekend, plenty of cold air for about an hour, when suddenly the system started blowing hot air...
04.17.2017
944 (1986 – 1991) | Engine
1987 944S Engine Willows California My wife and I are the proud owners of a beautiful 87 944S which we purchased over a year ago. The car has all service records since new. Since owning the car I...
