Hey guys, i own a 1988 944 Turbo S, my dad bought the car back in 87 and it is being passed down to me. The car is in really good shape, it has been garage kept since it was bought and only has 43000 miles on it. there is only one problem, the car has been sitting around in a garage since 2000 and hasnt been maintained. and for the summer i wanna get it on the road.
so i made a list of things i think i need to do, tell me what you think i should do, and what really isnt neccessary:

Replace valve springs,
Rebuild Heads,
Replace Fuel filter,
Replace Spark plugs,
Check fuel injectors (replace if needed),
Replace oil filter,
Run oil through it a 3 times over the course of a week and than re replace oil filter,
Wash out fuel tank,
Check fuel lines,
Replace tires (i was thinking shaved Micheln pilot sport cups),
Check and maybe replace brake lines
replace brake pads( any suggestions on what to get???),
resurface brake rotors,
flush brake system put in new fluid,

If you have any thoughts please let me know, and here are a few pictures of the car....
-Pat

 

i might put up some more pics later, it litterally has no rust underneath

 

wow, that is absolutely mint!! I can't comment on your list, but it looks like your rebuilding the whole engine... I appreciate the concept of doing it right the first time. Curious to see how she turns out. Thanks for posting pics!!

 

truth is i do alot of work on cars and racecars, and i take pride in having clean cars that are well maintianed (not to the point where they wont get driven or anything)...and i feel like i let this one go to waste over the years...i really havent had any time for it but now im gonna hit it full on and get it going for the summer

 

I'd change the oil, fill up the gas tank, jump start the battery, and off we'd go . . .

Great car, BTW

 

First thing to do before you try to turn over the engine is replace the timing belt. After that change the oil, battery, tires, and gas then drive the car. Once you start driving it you will see what other items has rotted sitting the last 7 years.
BTW the car looks great.

 

Very Nice Car , Congratulations now when the Time comes you will pass it to your kids ..................

 

Timing Belt, Hoses(any that are not soft), Brake lines, brake fluid, Fuel line-rubber part connected to fuel filter (they do rot). I would repack the bearings, change all fluids put in a new battery. Turn it over to get oil pressure up and then start it. Be prepared for some noisy lifters!

Your clutch slave, Master or brake master may be done but you will figure that out pretty quickly. The calipers may need a little massaging also.

 

Yes, first thing you do before starting the car is do the timing belt, balance shaft belts, and rollers. If the waterpump hasn't been done recently, I'd do that as well, especially if it is the original pump. Age is far worse than mileage on the belts, and after sitting for 7 years, it will have formed to a certain shape. I don't go longer than 3 years on a set of belts.

No reason to be doing any head work (unless you don't do the timing belt, then you will get to do head work).

Flush brake fluid

Oil change as you said

Pack wheel bearings

Tires: I advise strongly against any pilot sport cups on any street car. We have a local 1 of 12 made RUF RGT's that lost control in the rain in a freak storm, and totaled the car...he was running on pilot cups and was a very experienced track driver.

Drain the fuel out of the car and replace.

Once you get to starting, crank the engine over with the fuel pump fuse removed to build oil pressure.

If the pads look like they have plenty of meat, I would run them as is around the blocks a few times, working the brakes as you go. It should clean up the rotors if there is any rust on them, and then you can see what kind of condition they are in.

The rest of your tune up items are good to do, I would add a cap and rotor in as well.

 

As a general rule, 944 turbos need belts and rollers and a water pump every 2 years or so. I would count on doing ALL of the vacuum hoses and definitely replace the 2 fuel lines. These cars suffer from engine fires and the lines are usually the source. Though your mileage is low, I would also consider replacing the rod bearings. The diverter/recirc/blowoff valves are also notoriously weak and are more often than not totally shot.

 

How did you make out with this project? Did you refurbish it and get it back on the road? Tell the tale!

 

Ive gotten a long way, i put in all the new stuff, except i have one problem, i dont own a belt tension guage, im workin on finding someone who can let me borrow one...i know a guy who runs a porsche 944 and a 914 in the SCCA and he might let me borrow it. give me like a week (cuz im oging away on a trip) and ill post pictures and a full story of the stuff i ran into doing it

 

There used to be a tensioning tool "rental club" type of thing over on Rennlist, but I fear it may have disbanded years ago. Essentially, you pay ~$20 and it's mailed out to you. You use it & send it back.

Alternatively, you can buy a "clicker" tension gauge at NAPA. It's a very small device that you hold at the end of your finger and apply pressure to the belt. It's a spring-loaded device, and when you apply the preset about of pressure/tension, you hear a click. They are somewhere are $20. If it sounds of interest to you, let me know and I'll get more details. Of course, borrowing from a shop is a lot easier, if feasible.

 

I think you are doing more than you have to. Nice car by the way.

 

I think you are doing more than you have to.