rsmith944
New member
Hi all,
Rob here, just joined the forum as I have just got my first 944 (a 944 S no less) which has been bought by myself and my business partner to turn into a bit of a track weapon.
I've driven it now to various places for 350 odd miles and all seems pretty well. The pil pressure sits just over 4 bar and is steady, drops a bit on idle as expected. The water temp never goes near half way really either so all seems well. Pulls cleanly up the rev range (sounding awesome as it does it I might add). There's three things I'm concerned about that I'd like your thoughts on if possible?
1) The transmission seems quite load from the back of the car. Not crunching or knocking or anything just a normal transmission noise, but I can always here it especially above 40mph or so. I've never owned a car with the transmission at the back let alone a 23 year old 944 so is this normal? I would say it's as load as the wind noise - as noticeable.
2) There is a ticking sound from the engine once I open the bonnet. It's not load but it certainly isn't quiet. As it's going to be a track weapon I want the engine to be strong. I've done some research and it seems to be a number of possibilities from just loud injectors to the lifters. Any thoughts? I've never owned a 944 before so not sure what ticking is what!
3) The low speed steering is pretty heavy, but I think that's to be expected. What isn't is that at certain points of turn at low speeds I can hear and feel what could be the steering wheel grinding against the column, as if it's catching/too close/ too tight. Doesn't seem to do it at higher speeds.
OK I think that's probably enough for now! Thanks very much for whatever help you can offer and I look forward to contributing to the forum and helping out and may well see some of you at the track/racing!
Quick picture too!
Rob here, just joined the forum as I have just got my first 944 (a 944 S no less) which has been bought by myself and my business partner to turn into a bit of a track weapon.
I've driven it now to various places for 350 odd miles and all seems pretty well. The pil pressure sits just over 4 bar and is steady, drops a bit on idle as expected. The water temp never goes near half way really either so all seems well. Pulls cleanly up the rev range (sounding awesome as it does it I might add). There's three things I'm concerned about that I'd like your thoughts on if possible?
1) The transmission seems quite load from the back of the car. Not crunching or knocking or anything just a normal transmission noise, but I can always here it especially above 40mph or so. I've never owned a car with the transmission at the back let alone a 23 year old 944 so is this normal? I would say it's as load as the wind noise - as noticeable.
2) There is a ticking sound from the engine once I open the bonnet. It's not load but it certainly isn't quiet. As it's going to be a track weapon I want the engine to be strong. I've done some research and it seems to be a number of possibilities from just loud injectors to the lifters. Any thoughts? I've never owned a 944 before so not sure what ticking is what!
3) The low speed steering is pretty heavy, but I think that's to be expected. What isn't is that at certain points of turn at low speeds I can hear and feel what could be the steering wheel grinding against the column, as if it's catching/too close/ too tight. Doesn't seem to do it at higher speeds.
OK I think that's probably enough for now! Thanks very much for whatever help you can offer and I look forward to contributing to the forum and helping out and may well see some of you at the track/racing!
Quick picture too!
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