HELP WITH 944 LUX 2.7
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I think you'll find Exeter is always the cheapest OPC if you mention "the forum", unless you land lucky and find another that has the part you're looking for languishing on a shelf and covered in dust.
It surprises me if Porscheshop are cheaper for valves, unless they aren't OE ones. It is possible they get stock from the same supplier Porsche do and sell them on with less mark up of course, but they don't get business from me primarily because I consider them expensive.
It surprises me if Porscheshop are cheaper for valves, unless they aren't OE ones. It is possible they get stock from the same supplier Porsche do and sell them on with less mark up of course, but they don't get business from me primarily because I consider them expensive.
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Well put the part back on the car and drove the car and it keeps overheating, i know this is due to air locks but the heaters blow cold what can this be i am at the end of my teather and am thinking of getting rid and getting a new car something like a diesel can someone please help me i am feeling very low!!!!
Thanks,
Ben.
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Diver944
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Sounds like it's time to take it to an independant Porsche Specialist. Internet diagnosing and the random changing is all very well and very cheap if you find teh fault straight away but after a while it's time to get someone wo know's or cars to take a look
Whereabouts in teh country are you so someone could help with a recommendation
Whereabouts in teh country are you so someone could help with a recommendation
924nutter
PCGB Member
If you haven't already bled it, the 944 heating system is not self bleeding. The technique is to set the heater to its hottest then bleed the air out, topping up with the correct mix of anitfreeze/water. It has been a long time since I had my 944S but IIRC the bleed plug is a 12mm head bolt in the coolant return pipe somewhere around No.1 Spark plug. I believe the idea is to warm the engine so that the thermostat opens, bleed the system and replace the plug. Top the header up to the level. Hope this helps.
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First of all i am located in Wrexham, North Wales,
I have done as924Nutter says thats how i was doing the bleeding, just doesnt seem to be getting rid of the air locks, i will take the part off to see if that is damaged in any way later on. i wont loose heart well i will try not too, i know that their is going to be a simple sxplanation for the problem and once i find out what it is i will let you lot know!!
Thanks,
Ben.
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I have done as924Nutter says thats how i was doing the bleeding, just doesnt seem to be getting rid of the air locks, i will take the part off to see if that is damaged in any way later on. i wont loose heart well i will try not too, i know that their is going to be a simple sxplanation for the problem and once i find out what it is i will let you lot know!!
Thanks,
Ben.
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944turboS
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I have been told that the car should have the front end slightly raised to help release the air. If you cannot sort the problem yourself there is an excellent independent near Shrewsbury that could help.
www.davegriffithsracing.co.uk
www.davegriffithsracing.co.uk
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Well my cousin has had a look at the car (hes a Mech) and he says that the water pump has gone! i have been on Euro Car parts and its £150 for a new one can anyone point me in the direction of anywhere they think would be cheaper or does anyone have a spare one lying around their garage??
Many Thanks,
Ben
Many Thanks,
Ben
Not a great introduction to the car, must be depressing. Bert Gear at Berlyn services - who IIRC has moved to north wales - will give good advice as well, euro car parts.
I know you probably don't need the expense now, but worth changing the belts while your in there, as it will be minimum extra cost,
Tony
I know you probably don't need the expense now, but worth changing the belts while your in there, as it will be minimum extra cost,
Tony
If it hasn't had one yet it is due for a new water pump - rumour has it that 100K+ and you are on borrowed time.
My understanding was, if the water pump seized, it was likely to take out the cam belt. I am surprised that the pump alone has been diagnosed as a problem.
As Tony says, if you are changing the water pump the belts have to come off so there is no point in not changing them. It is a job that even some so called Specialists screw up so I wouldn't go it alone and would seriously consider going to a reputable Specialist.
My understanding was, if the water pump seized, it was likely to take out the cam belt. I am surprised that the pump alone has been diagnosed as a problem.
As Tony says, if you are changing the water pump the belts have to come off so there is no point in not changing them. It is a job that even some so called Specialists screw up so I wouldn't go it alone and would seriously consider going to a reputable Specialist.
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