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Author:  goodison1972 [ Sat Mar 12, 2022 11:34 am ]
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Hi all, newbie here, long time 944 fan. Im looking to buy my first one, having recently sold my Sapphire Cosworth and my S2 RS Turbo... I've seen this one on Ebay and wondered if anyone knew the car at all?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294808313807 ... SwO1RiB7Z-

many thanks
Phil

Author:  tr7v8 [ Sat Mar 12, 2022 11:58 am ]
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Hi & welcome. :wave:
That looks a nice car. I haven't driven a 2.5S but I've heard they need revving quite hard to get decent performance. Whereas the rest of the range are pretty torquey. So a 2.5S is rare & a bit of a marmite car.
Somewhere on here should be a 944 buyers guide which I wrote years ago, but is still relevant today, if you cannot find it then ping me a message through here & I'll send it direct.
16V engines have a timing chain between the cams as well as cam & balance belts. The chain & its tensioners should have been done when the top end rebuild was done. But the belts are done on time AND miles. This is absolute max 4 years and/or 45,000 miles. If the cam belt goes it causes massive damage & on the 16V engine it can write the engine off and decent ones are becoming rare. To do the belts is around £400 in bits if you don't do a water pump & around 6-8 hours labour, with a few specialist tools needed. Not sure on availability of water pumps, some are harder than others.
The other big job on these is clutch, everything got updated to what is known as the turbo clutch later in life, not sure if an E plate would have been. The early clutches have a rubber cush drive in the centre which breaks up. Although low miles it may have aged. A clutch on a 944 is not trivial, its a lot of labour & there are quite a few "while you're in there" bits.
In short go & have a look, get it checked out if unsure. Not sure of a 944 expert independent in Essex.
Or I'm just across the river from it if you want a second opinion. Although it's almost 10 years since I owned mine.

Author:  goodison1972 [ Sat Mar 12, 2022 4:15 pm ]
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thank you for the reply Jim really helpful advice.

I'll post up if I take the plunge and get it bought - I know lots about old Fords, but not much at all about old Porsches!!

Author:  Waylander [ Tue Mar 15, 2022 9:05 pm ]
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Where in Essex

I live near Waltham Abbey, and can come and have a look with you if that would help you out any

Author:  tr7v8 [ Wed Mar 16, 2022 11:51 am ]
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Waylander wrote:
Where in Essex

I live near Waltham Abbey, and can come and have a look with you if that would help you out any

Right side of the river!

Author:  goodison1972 [ Sat Mar 19, 2022 11:00 am ]
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Waylander wrote:
Where in Essex

I live near Waltham Abbey, and can come and have a look with you if that would help you out any


perfect - thank you! your help would be much appreciated!

Author:  Waylander [ Sat Mar 19, 2022 8:09 pm ]
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Just pm me

Author:  51rider [ Sat Mar 19, 2022 10:57 pm ]
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Take Waylander up on his offer - it will be the best start to P car ownership I can think of.
Picking holes in the advert/listing, it cannot be original on those wheels, it should have teledials not the D90’s it’s currently wearing.

Author:  goodison1972 [ Sun Mar 20, 2022 5:21 pm ]
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51rider wrote:
Take Waylander up on his offer - it will be the best start to P car ownership I can think of.
Picking holes in the advert/listing, it cannot be original on those wheels, it should have teledials not the D90’s it’s currently wearing.


thanks - I thought so too.

Author:  goodison1972 [ Mon Mar 21, 2022 8:57 pm ]
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Waylander wrote:
Just pm me


PM sent buddy

Author:  goodison1972 [ Sun Mar 27, 2022 8:23 am ]
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quick update, ive actually put a deposit on this one. I have t say its stunning, really pleased with it.

https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1435692

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