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944 design faults / flaws

Surely the key does not directly operate a latch on yours, does it? I mean the way it does on an ordinary hatch, like on a Manta or Capri or Scirocco. It must still do something which pulls on the cables which open the jaws which release the hatch pins, unless you have a very different kind of hatch securing mechanism.

Mine is the normal equipment for a late car, certainly a late RHD car, as Olli indicates above. Is yours an LHD or pre 1989 model? If I remove the electric motor on mine, there is no way to open the hatch with or without the key except by crawling into the boot from inside the car and pulling the cables manually. If there is a recognised set of parts available to change from this unpleasant arrangement, possibly parts used by the RHD 968 CS, I am tempted to look into it. All I need is to find someone with a 968 CS so I can identify what parts I would need.

As I understand it, the 968 CS manual cable release can only be operated from inside the cabin: there is no external release at the back of the car and the keyhole and lock mechanism are removed and blanked off.
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Yes mine is '86 LHD . The lock mechanism operates two metal rods that go to the jaws which release the hatch pins , it would be very hard for this sistem to go wrong.
I dont understand why they didn't do the same on RHD cars ,the back end is the same apart from the battery location.

PS: look here to see how it is http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-944-Rear-Lid-Locks-/160781004204?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item256f4b6dac

And this is mine http://imageshack.us/g/857/20120416083.jpg/
 
Just watched the video, that is mad!

I would love to see the thought process that designed that situation. Mind you the 911 looks nice.

Ian
 
What hacked me off unbelievably was the effort in getting the bl**dy things on axle stands

Why oh why dont car manufacturers allow for DIY jacks and not assume we all have four posters!
 
The only thing I really dislike on these cars is the location of the switches for electric windows. I would have put them on the center console.
 
the lock mechanism operates two metal rods that go to the jaws which release the hatch pins , it would be very hard for this sistem to go wrong.
I dont understand why they didn't do the same on RHD cars ,the back end is the same apart from the battery location.
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i suppose all LHD & RHD 944's 1982-88 have mechanical hatch release possibility. For some reason 1988 Turbo S have just electrical, which was adopted to all models from 1989.
 

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The only thing I really dislike on these cars is the location of the switches for electric windows. I would have put them on the center console.
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Also that they are not iluminated.

Another thing are gearbox mounts ,the early 2 mount sistem was much better than the later.
 

ORIGINAL: edh

I'm surprised no-one has mentioned...

OIL FILTER [:mad:]
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I try not to think about it as it got me so angry the first time I changed the oil and it is now due another change.
 
Where did you run it to in the cabin? From what I read, the 968 CS one terminates somewhere behind teh driver's seat.
 
The fact that the handbrake lever goes up your trouser leg whenever you get out!

On the DB9, which has the handbrake in the same place, the lever drops back down after you have applied it!
 

ORIGINAL: Fat Albert

The fact that the handbrake lever goes up your trouser leg whenever you get out!

On the DB9, which has the handbrake in the same place, the lever drops back down after you have applied it!
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Same thing on a Ferrari F355. The Ferrari has a handy little buzzer which reminds you the handbrake is on when the engine is running. Of course, the buzzer is electrical and a Ferrari is Italian... 380bhp makes driving off with the handbrake on soooo easy. No, I think I prefer the sticky-up when on Porsche system in the 944...
 

ORIGINAL: Fat Albert

The fact that the handbrake lever goes up your trouser leg whenever you get out!

On the DB9, which has the handbrake in the same place, the lever drops back down after you have applied it!
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This! I always leave mine in gear now, after I managed to release the handbrake with my foot whilst exiting the car.
Luckily I had parked my van behind it or it would have paid one of my neighbours an unwelcome visit.
 
Have you all at least tried to adjust the handbrake lever and the preload of the pads through the holes of rear dics bowls?

It can all be adjusted so that the handbrake lever isn't higher than the seat when fully tightened, so it shouldn't be a problem at all really.

If it goes higher then the pads in the disc bowls are worn out and the parking brake will hardly work at all.
 
ORIGINAL: TTM

Have you all at least tried to adjust the handbrake lever and the preload of the pads through the holes of rear dics bowls?

It can all be adjusted so that the handbrake lever isn't higher than the seat when fully tightened, so it shouldn't be a problem at all really.

If it goes higher then the pads in the disc bowls are worn out and the parking brake will hardly work at all.
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Like mine..[:D]
 
Sun roof design. Only opens a bit. Counter intuitive malarkey with key position to lift it out or re-latch it. Poor drainage. Damn thing is a joke!

Rot-prone straps for fuel tank.

Fading instrument lights.

But these quibbles are mightily overshadowed by the bits they got right!

Coke bottle shape.
Pop up headlamps.
Creamy engine.
Fantastic chassis balance.
 
The main advantage of the sunroof is it makes a handy place to run the leads for the battery conditioner when you can't open the hatch...
 
I like the sunroof, it's proper 1980s period silliness. It's so much a part of the car's character.
 
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