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gordonbs

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I've just got my first 944 and love it. Its a 92 S2 in Glacier Blue/Cobalt, completely original with FSH and 63k miles. I also have an original Guards Red 88 Carrera 3.2 Sport, but am completely new to the world of 944s, so would appreciate any help and advice to make sure the car is as good as it can be.
  • I am going to remove the rear spoilers, clean them and replace some of the fittings - is there a best place to purchase the tool for removing the slotted nuts or a work around?
  • In the rear wheel arch next to the battery, there is an electrical connector that has been disconnected to a small black box (I can post photos). Not sure whether this is linked to alarm sensors? The door lock buttons flash and fuses are fine, so I assume all is OK. But I would like to solve the mystery, if possible. I also have a switch and red bulb on the passenger side of the centre console, that does not work, and which also may be linked.
  • The boot cover is not the cassette type but pulls over on elastic clips. It is black not cobalt blue, so I assume it is aftermarket. Should this car have the cassette version? Can you get these?
  • The front fog/main beam units are starting to rust a little on the reflectors. Can this be rectified, as the units are expensive to replace.
  • Which is the best workshop manual to buy?
If anyone can help, many thanks.
Gordon
 
You can make a tool for the pig nose nuts from a spare socket. Just file it down on the tangent if you see what I mean to leave two tiny lugs sticking out.

The small black box on the rear wheel arch is an extension to the alarm module which controls the ultrasonic interior movement detectors. They were only fitted on late cars and I’ve yet to hear of one that isn’t disconnected.

 
If you have split fold rear seats which I suspect you do on a 92, the load cover is correct, cassette types only on one piece rear back squab, expensive to replace and prone to material rot through UV protect it in bright sunlight.

 
Those bridge spoiler fixings on the side pieces (hockey sticks) are very prone to break - be careful.... (New bits are £££)

Spare s/h foglight units are very hard to find in good condition. You might just have to bite the bullet on new ones..

But congrats on buying the best 944 model - hope you're enjoying it

Oh and let's have some pics.. :)

 
The new hockey sticks are rubbish too Ed. I had to bite the bullet and buy a new one for the N/S and several of the fixings have detached themselves from the body of the trim already. I’m going to have to strip it all down again and bond the fixings back onto the trim with Space Shuttle glue from NASA I think.

 
Sorry haven't replied sooner. Thank to everyone for the helpful replies.

I will leave the motion sensor control box as it is, dont want any electrical or starting problems. I get the boot cover design, and its actually not bad, with the elastic allowing the hatch to open while connected but it is a strange design and black, rather than cobalt blue to match the interior. So it looks after market, but I assume a blue one is pretty much impossible to get hold of

Is eBay the best option for a sunroof bag? A few on at the moment around £100. i guess this is the going rate. I assume front fog/main beam units are sealed, so will have to bite the bullet here, if no other options on replacing the reflectors? Can anyone tell me the best workshop manual to buy?

Again, many thanks. Gordon

 
Early days yet and haven't had much time with the car, so really frustrating. Few little jobs to do. Just put on 4 new tyres and its an MOT and service next.

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