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I have a 88 911. When I start it the engine cranks, tech needle jumps but doesn’t start. If I push on the gas pedal the engine starts. I replaced the DME relay, fuel pump and filter, crankshaft sensors. Only happens on 1st start in AM
04.08.2020
911 (1984- 1989) | Engine
1988 911 Carrera 152 000 Engine Eastchester New York A 0 No votes yet
What size are these wheels?
04.05.2020
911 (1984- 1989) | Wheels and Tires
1988 911 Carrera Wheels and Tires Kamloops British Columbia When I purchased my 88 Carerra it came with a second set of Fuchs wheels mounted with winter tires.  Two of the tires mounted are 205/55/...
CV axle dragging
03.11.2020
911 (1984- 1989) | Wheels and Tires
1988 911 Carrera 52 000 Wheels and Tires Indianapolis Indiana I noticed a couple years ago it seemed that my right rear brake was dragging on the rotor. I rebuilt the calipers several years ago....
944 Oil Leak onto Exhaust
02.08.2020
944 (1986 – 1991) | Engine
1988 944 Turbo S 79 000 Engine Mechanicsville Virginia Can someone kindly advise me what may be causing a  small oil leak on my 1988 944 Turbo S?   When the car sits for a while and I start it up,...
#3 cylinder comp and leak down results suspect?
01.12.2020
911 (1984- 1989) | Car Purchase
1988 911 Carrera Cabriolet 55 400 Engine Car Purchase Pacifica California Shareing my results for a prospect 1988 911 3.2 for any feedback from those that might know a thing or two based on the...
engine rebuild
01.01.2020
911 (1978 – 1983) | Engine
1988 911 Carrera Cabriolet 1 030 000 Engine Worcester Massachusetts Hi all, what should I plan on spending to have my engine rebuilt. It's starting to blow more smoke than usual.  It's...
944/951 California Cat options
08.27.2019
944 (1986 – 1991) | Other
1988 944 Turbo S 74 000 Other San Jose California Just purchased an 88 944 turbo S and need a replacement CAT to pass California Smog. I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for a good...
88 944 Turbo S Identification
08.13.2019
944 (1986 – 1991) | Other
1988 944 Turbo S Other Broward Florida I am trying to figure out what this mismatched beast is- Turbo, Turbo S, Silver Rose, other. It is currently for sale, and I am seeking a project. Any thoughts...
944 Turbo Lag
07.30.2019
944 (1986 – 1991) | Engine
1988 944 Turbo 107 000 Engine Phoenix Arizona Is there any way to reduce turbo lag on a 944 turbo? 0 No votes yet
Broken switch on 1988 911 engine cover
07.05.2019
911 (1984- 1989) | Body and Interior
1988 911 Carrera 90 000 Body and Interior Scotch Plains New Jersey My 1988 911 Carrera coupe has this broken switch on the engine cover.  See attached photos.   It seems easy to replace.  Does...

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