Bringing this Porsche 944 back to life after sitting for 14 years

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This week we are getting this light bronze metallic Porsche 944 back on the road after sitting 14 years. This was originally the owners mother's car who had bought it brand new back in 1983.
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@Porschee944 2 жыл бұрын

Good Job, we all waited for new video

@floribertosousa2251 2 жыл бұрын

Great work in "bringing back-to-life" this great 944. In 2019 I bought a 1983 Porsche 944 in a reasonable good working condition, and about the same color has the one in your video here. About a year after owning it, the car didn't want to start and thanks to your videos,..I managed to narrow it down to the starter relay under the dashboard, near the driver's foot well. After ordering a new one and installing it in,..it starts great, first time, every time. Thanks for another great informative video of a 944.

@pinkyn0se 2 жыл бұрын

Like the catch up with the customer at the end. Would be cool to do more of that..

@GTArmstrong 2 жыл бұрын

Hahah - I love that we have the same bonnet support 😅😁

@TheTr0uble 2 жыл бұрын

ABSOLUTELY LOVE the new format Brent, Keep up THE GREAT WORK!!!!👍👍👍

@kennethsuire8213 2 жыл бұрын

89 944 turbo, ,, wish you lived closer

@thecoganfamily Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your knowledge with these 944’s. I’m not an owner, I drive a 986, but I’m going to subscribe because these videos are awesome.

@edredas Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoy them!

@PhuocCV 2 жыл бұрын

944 is my favourite car, but in my country they are extremely rare and hard to find accessories for the replacement. One time i see a 944 on the car website in very bad condition, i would buy it but i can not find any place to fix it. If i can find someone like you, i must get a 944. Great works and great videos. Keep it up!

@edredas 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! They are much cheaper in the US where they are plentiful! Find one here and have it fixed up then shipped to you! Just a thought and it might save you a lot of money!

@franksm2001 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant ! Best bit was seeing the follow-up the owner provided, the car is getting some love now

@P1983sche 2 жыл бұрын

Man these videos are satisfying.

@edredas 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks!

@RestorationApprentice 2 жыл бұрын

Great work, as always! Loving that new opening too!

@jbfinishingsjellebilliau9054 2 жыл бұрын

I like the brons color😎so 80ties

@Bertzcommodities 2 жыл бұрын

Wish I could get you to Florida to help me get mine on the road !! It’s so close but it’s my first 944 and still have tons to learn

@sommernachtsommernacht8175 2 жыл бұрын

Bought a 968 in 2015. Thanks for your video. Greetings from BRD Germany.

@Porschee944 2 жыл бұрын

Good choice :) ,greetings from Poland

@the_appointed1142 2 жыл бұрын

I greatly appreciate this. My car just had some problems starting and have had no luck finding the problem. But it was the exact same as yours! So I'm just gonna change out the ignition switch! Thanks so much

@tobysirus4996 2 жыл бұрын

Hats off to you edredas! I know you probably work on these cars in your sleep.I rescued one of mine from the crusher.Nothing sadder then a Porsche 944 thats benn sitting for years especially if the concealed headlamps are up and staring at you. Id like to save them all if I could.Thanks for another great video.

@markwarren7959 2 жыл бұрын

Brings back memories of me working on my '88 model.

@ALEXANDARRR42 2 жыл бұрын

Loving the new format and graphics. Amazing work!

@schmidt28117 2 жыл бұрын

Like the new intro. Great work to get the car in tip-top shape.

@tims_4x4_garage 2 жыл бұрын

Georgia car! Cool. Thanks for fixing it up!

@NC944er 2 жыл бұрын

For those interested in the backstory of this car, here’s a link to a video of the original owner’s grandson talking about the car and showcasing it a bit - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r9ean5h9qNqxpI0.html

@NC944er 2 жыл бұрын

With the timing belt in the condition it was, it may have been a hidden blessing from the German god of engineering that it failed to start in 2006. 🤣 Love the new intro and backstory on this one! Cheers!

@edredas 2 жыл бұрын

I know right! I do think they were planning to try and work on it before bringing it here, but one of the spark plugs broke off so they decided against it. So glad that the key was never turned!

@happyfox711 2 жыл бұрын

Nice vid as always. Great intro, that's actually a real introduction. Better late than never 😆✌

@edredas 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was going to do one when I hit 5k subs and then it just got really busy around here. So I figured it was way past time. Thanks! 😀

@happyfox711 2 жыл бұрын

@@edredas the funky music too, best so far. 😎👍

@antny109 2 жыл бұрын

Love this channel!

@edredas 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@fredsantos3767 2 жыл бұрын

Brent i have been watching you for a few years and your repair tips have been fantastic. I currently have a Porsche 944 1989 S1 and will touch base with you regarding a few things that need t be done.

@kennethsuire8213 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Brent , Thanks for the video...would you have any info On how to inspect evaporator core, THANKS A BUNCH

@neilchirico 2 жыл бұрын

I like the new intro. Keep up the awesome work.

@edredas 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Kidjak 2 жыл бұрын

good work!

@jeanphil1520 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job !!!

@stejacjam660 2 жыл бұрын

As usual great video, don't own one but love the in depth fault finding and rectification methods.

@epicars6902 2 жыл бұрын

You have in depth video on removing belt for early 944?

@edredas 2 жыл бұрын

Just one on installing the belt, but it should give you an idea of how to remove it. Depending on the year it isn't too difficult. I hope that helps!

@ThePhillkillv2 2 жыл бұрын

Brent, have you thought of making a website? I was looking to see if you had one but there’s nothing. Anyways, I was wondering how much you’d charge to diagnose and fix a no start issue and spruce up some wiring. Mine is a 1983 and it hasn’t ran in about a year due to the wiring - how much do you charge per hour? Also, I love your channel. The best of the best. I like how you do your work without fancy garages with lifts and what not.

@edredas 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I used to have a website but it didn't get much traffic so I started using facebook. It was a much easier to update and create a following for next to nothing, but it looks like it's down today. Probably wouldn't be a bad idea to build another website given the situation. That said, we charge $125 per hour for electrical work. Thanks again!

@douglasblumer7213 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 1989 944 with a 2.7 for sale in iowa I put a new front main seal in and water pump on its not running just needs finished putting back together I'm asking 1200 for it or best offer it's in iowa

@multipurposepaperbox 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Lovely to hear the story too. Brent, which brand balance belt do you typically use? I've got one which has an indent/dimple on each tooth, and it's making a very whiny noise. Running the engine without the belt sounds fine, but no matter the tension in the balance belt, it sounds like I've over tightened it.

@edredas 2 жыл бұрын

You have a high performance belt which is made up of a stronger material, so it is normal for it to be louder. That said, I use Gates belts. I hope that helps!

@mylenderserg5130 2 жыл бұрын

this is awesome how good you know this car... i have a 1983 from original owner, tries to start but wont, owner said had been sitting for a few years and he changed the entire gas line system and gas pump ? where are you located if i wanted to bring it to you ? DM me thanks E!

@edredas 2 жыл бұрын

We are located near Charlotte, North Carolina.

@artmchugh5644 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man!!! Waiting on the title for our 46,000 mile red 83 944 !! Storage unit for 6 years !!! Last inspection in 03 !!!!!Repaint, 30 miles on complete engine and transmission rebuild!!!! The analog oil gauge goes straight to 5 and stays there , seems like electrical issues, any thoughts??😀😀😀🍺🍺🍺🍺

@edredas 2 жыл бұрын

If it does it without starting the engine then it’s likely the wires on the sender are swapped around.

@artmchugh5644 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man !!! A photo of the new unit is coming to your email!!! Tell me those aren't the nicest wheels for a 944 !!😂😁😁😁😁🍺🍺🍺

@artmchugh5644 2 жыл бұрын

Got some video of the new unit!!!! Thoughts ?? I think it presents well 😀😀😀🍺🍺🍺 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nql4h7t0sK3KZ4k.html

@karlolucic4599 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure but is it possible that the engine makes the ticking noise

@edredas 2 жыл бұрын

Its the injectors batch firing. I can't really hear it on this car as much as on others through my headphones but they all make it to some degree. Thanks!

@karlolucic4599 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for clarifying to me man, keep up the good job👍

@notny411 2 жыл бұрын

what does it mean when you say you got the injectors rebuilt?

@edredas 2 жыл бұрын

I meant to say I had them 'serviced' but during editing I just had to roll with what slipped out of my mouth and didn't catch at the time. That said, I sent them out to RC fuel injector to be cleaned and flow matched. They replaced the filters, pintle cap, and O-Rings. So, kinda rebuilt, but 'serviced' would have been more accurate statement. Thanks!

@notny411 2 жыл бұрын

@@edredas Thank you for the clarification. I am about to pull my injectors out and run some carb cleaner through them and put new o-rings on. Apparently I have the Siemens 80 lb injectors that go with the Vitesse MAF kit. Hoping that those use the same o-rings as the original injectors since I bought the o-rings that are for the original injectors.