s2 cab on ebay

[ashonen]

just seen this on ebay all i say is that its a fun read [] buts gets a tad repetitive but lots of photographs sorry dont know how to do the link thing

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PORSCHE-944-S2-CABRIO-FSH-TOTALLY-STUNNING-911-BRO_W0QQitemZ320331016768QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item320331016768&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A10|39%3A1|240%3A1308

 

[Suffolk944]

The guy certainly knows how to waffle but the car does look great. A Cab in Cobalt blue would certainly tempt me if I had the money in place.

 

[ashonen]

yes it got me thinking i wanted it and it does look nice and it made me think of long twisting roads on a nice summer evening...(yes im a dreamer) but lack of funds brought me back to earth with a bump []

 

[Keith D]

Hi Donny Lad,
I was very interested to see your post, this is my first post on this site. As when my wife saw the 944s2 cab she fell in love with it so much so that she went to see the guy and she got a deal with a trade in, so its in the drive.
Just a couple of issues I need to change the front n/side, side light, any help with that would be great.
And the gear shift seems a little stiff, is this usual do you think.
O and one of the keys for the removal of the hood is missing ... Other than that the 180 mile drive home was a dream, even in the wind and snow.

Keith.

 

[Diver944]

Hi Keith, nice choice of car, especially with Spring/Summer approaching []

The sidelights 'should' come out easily when you have removed the two clear blanking plates either side of the lamp and then the 4 corner screws that hold the lens itself. I say 'should' because it is very common that one or more of these screws will be totally corroded and just crumble as soon as you start. You are then reduced to trying to carefully drill out the rusty screw without damgaing the lens. The lens is unfortunately an £80 part and the backing plate another £80 so BE VERY CAREFUL

The gear change is not as smooth as a modern car but they can be very bad and partially seized which makes it worse. First of all give the linkage on top of the gearbox a good soak in penetrating oil followed by lube grease. Remove the rear passenger wheel for easier access. A new linkage will make a world of difference if it doesn't respond to lube.

Secondly there is a metal bush at the base of the gearstick which can wear and cause problems. Jon Mitchell at www.jmgarage.com manufactures a replacement with an improved bush that is recommended by many for around £20 mail order if my memory serves me well.

Try your local Porsche centre for the hood key

 

[ashonen]

Hi Keith

welcome to the 944 fold

You lucky guy the car did look very nice and i hope it serves you well as im sure it will []

Im not sure about the small issues you have as im new to the 944 as well but im sure someone will be along to help you out soon

where abouts are you

 

[charles.y]

Absolutely agree a nice and tidy example. The S2/turbo cab is the best looking 944 ever made with performance and practicality.
I used it as my main car to work and two kids cycled passed my cab (20 years old) in the company car park yesterday and commented 'what a nice looking Porsche'. The thrill from 50-90mph is very addictive (particularly with the hood down).

Enjoy!

 

[Suffolk944]

Hi and welcome - you have got yourself a darn fine car there by the looks of things. []

 

[pauljmcnulty]

It is a great-looking car, in the second-best colour! []

Just one thing, check out the cambelt change. It says 10k miles ago, but they need doing every 4 years regardless of mileage - or 3 years if you want to play safe.

It's nice to see someone asking about a stiff gearchange. They are notoriously slack!

Reinforce Paul S's suggestion that you check prices with a Porsche dealer first, Chris at Exeter is always very helpful and usually quite a lot cheaper than certain auction sites. [&:]

 

[charles.y]

Paul M is right about white being the 1st colour choice for a 944 [].

Anyway, I have replaced the tired shift with a short shift (German make Schnell? - the gearbox type) which has improved a lot. All the mechanics serviced my cab has commented how good the short shift esp the shorter time to shift gears.

 

[Keith D]

Hi Paul,
Thanks for your advice as to the problems removing the lens cover etc, you were quite right the screws did cause problems, however they are now drilled out and I have re fitted with new screws and plugs, and a little copper slip to aide further removal. Glad I did not try a road side fix. Just need to take a look at the other side, and preempt any future difficulty's.
As for the gear change it seems to be freeing up by itself, think it might have been due to lack of use, (not run since November) Thanks once again for your help.
Kind regards
Keith.

 

[xenon]

Nice looking car, Keith. Hope we get a summer for you to enjoy it.

 

[Keith D]

Hi Paul,
Thanks for the comment re the Cam belt, and I have arranged for it to be replaced by a local Porsche/BMW/Merc, dealer at a cost of £350. is that what you would expect to be ??

Regards
Keith.

 

[Fen]

Doesn't sound too bad. Did they mention rollers/tensioners/water pump? Normally we'd recommend changing those items every second belt change though it does push the cost up significantly.

Where abouts are you as someone might be able to point you at a respected specialist?

 

[Diver944]

If it includes the cam and balance belt and VAT then it's in the ballpark, maybe slightly high but near enough. Whereabouts in the country are you?

For comparison inc vat:

www.porscheshop.co.uk £253.00 Birmingham
www.rpmporsche.co.uk £312.79 Herts
www.jmgarage.com £316.25 Christchurch
www.hartech.org.uk £339.25 Bolton
www.jzmachtech.com £504.03 Hemel Hempstead

 

[pauly]

ORIGINAL: charles.y

Paul M is right about white being the 1st colour choice for a 944 [].

[] It does look great in really bright sunlight, personally my fav 944 colour is um that burgundy shade, not everyone likes it though.

 

[Keith D]

Hi
I am in Sunny Morecambe / Lancaster area. So Bolton from your list would be the next closest. I have booked in with Priory Motors Willow lane Lancaster.
I have to say that to change the cam belt every 10,000 miles seem a little excessive, I am a Motorbike enthusiast and have just changed the Cam belt and water pump in my Honda Pan European,( 1100cc V4) and in the hand book and service schedule it says "check and if necessary change at 60,000 miles. Whilst I was at it I took the heads off and had them polished etc. Any way my wife is paying for the Porsche and its new cam belt, so all is well.
Regards
Keith.

 

[Keith D]

Lets hope so as I am promised a light lunch in the Lakes this summer, as its only 30 miles away no excuse.

 

[Fen]

It isn't a 10k change, it's officially 48k miles or 48 months, but most people on here use 36k miles and 36 months just to be safe. The time is as important as the mies though so even if it has only done 10k since the last change if that was over 4 years ago it's overdue and if it was between 3 and 4 years we'd still recommend you get it changed soon. Once done you'll get 3 years out of the new ones unless you rack on more than 12,000 miles a year. At one time I used to get my belts done every 8-9 months.[&:]

 

[pauljmcnulty]

I have to say that to change the cam belt every 10,000 miles seem a little excessive, I am a Motorbike enthusiast and have just changed the Cam belt and water pump in my Honda Pan European,( 1100cc V4) and in the hand book and service schedule it says "check and if necessary change at 60,000 miles.

It's not 10K miles, the limit is officialy 48K, I'd suggest 36K to play safe.

Time-wise, rubber perishes, and mine was being contaminated by a weeping oil seal as well. Four years is the maximum recommended, I'd play safe again and say three years. The one thing you don't want is to be posting here asking how much it'll cost to get the engine rebuilt as the belt has failed!

Putting it in to context, I've never actually heard of a belt failing at less than five years, and know of one that was twelve years old and still being used! I just don't want anyone to be unaware that stretching an extra year out of a rubber band is potentially a disaster....[8|]