Porsche 944 / 951 Odometer Gear Replacement

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3 жыл бұрын

This week I'm replacing the odometer gear in this 1986 Porsche 944 turbo. There seems to be a lot of confusion as to why these break but if you look at the thumbnail to this video you'll see that the top half of this gear fell off from just taking the speedometer out. Needless to say that there was nothing going to prevent the teeth shearing off when its softer than wax and has fused itself to the post it should spin on.
While replacing them isn't the easiest job, it isn't too complicated...
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@Owl-ge9jl 2 жыл бұрын

This is such a great demonstration. I really appreciate all of the examples and clear explanations for how things like connectors and other things are removed.

@edredas 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@CJD1971 Жыл бұрын

Watching this has given me the confidence to give this repair a go. Thanks for a great video!

@johnbrandt223 2 ай бұрын

Super excellent tutorial. Thanks!

@RS4KING Жыл бұрын

You youtube guys are the true heroes, thank you.

@DeadDodo0612 Жыл бұрын

I don't comment on many KZfaq videos. This one however made the task a hell of a lot simpler for me! Great detail thank you!

@edredas Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad it helped!

@DeadDodo0612 Жыл бұрын

@@edredas Helped a lot taking apart. Still waiting for the replacement bit to arrive to reassemble. Thank you again!

@2eeric 3 ай бұрын

Merci de France pour ta vidéo, qui est parfaite, et qui m’a permis de réparer mon odomètre sur ma 944 phase 2 de 1985. Merci beaucoup !

@xXMilitaryMikeXx 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic instructions! Made swapping the odometer gear a breeze

@edredas 3 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@mikespink1965 5 ай бұрын

A great video explaining exactly how to do it. Having watched this I confidently repair my 944 turbo's. THANKS!

@edredas 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@tobysirus4996 Жыл бұрын

From what I understand Porsche made that gear out of softer plastic to eliminate noise in the dash during operation .When the gear was new reset during operation was not a problem but as the gear degrades with time hitting the reset during vehicle movement could begin its destruction.Thanks for your video!

@louie4316 2 жыл бұрын

Love your content, you explain everything in great detail. Thank you for sharing this with us. New subscriber from Ontario..looking forward to many more.

@notny411 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video! I was able to replace my gear as well on my car. I actually have another to do now too. My odometer works again now!

@passolaman6338 10 ай бұрын

Great video. Followed with ease !

@user-xg1yz9ce5g 4 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Followed it easily and changed my mine no problem. Thanks !

@straycatannie5868 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brent! You're the best!!!

@chadkacyon9808 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! I watched others, and read other articles, but this is by far the best.

@Sandro79chief 5 ай бұрын

Great video! I really appreciate it for its Simplicity

@petermessinger7003 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. I just did this to my 951

@mquirozt Жыл бұрын

Amazing, thank you very much, excellent video.

@A356REP 3 жыл бұрын

great video!

@jworthington2247 Жыл бұрын

Fantastically detailed video. You made this job a snap! Kudos and sincerest of thanks.

@edredas Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@tjjensen165 5 ай бұрын

Many thanks, you saved me👍

@user-nv1gt8kq2j Жыл бұрын

Very helpful!

@mauroitras6213 Жыл бұрын

Very good, thanks

@surlysurdi4313 10 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@eemm25 11 ай бұрын

Respect 👍

@boxtrucktv7679 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there love the videos, so i have a 86 944T that has been in my garage for years. I haven't started it in about two years maybe 3. Could you give me a run down of what I should replace before starting and driving. I'm talking about belts hoses and tensioners. I know I also need to go through the brakes as the pedal feels stiffer than usual..

@FTCSD 3 жыл бұрын

Guess I'm pretty lucky or someone before me replaced mine. My needle is a bit sticky, but 200k and its still ticking miles. Great video for when it does go though

@starry_knite 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't even know there were suppose to be 2 screws on the bottom! Haha 😂

@robertomorales5245 2 жыл бұрын

great video - thank you! is there any reason you wouldn't put a spot of grease on the posts before reinstalling the gears?

@edredas 2 жыл бұрын

Lithium grease can dry up over time and break the gears. Petroleum based grease and especially moly grease can weaken the gears. That said, plastic gears typically don’t need any lubricant, especially these since they move very slow. If you do want to lubricate then you’ll want a silicone grease but it isn’t necessary. I hope that helps!

@happyfox711 2 жыл бұрын

Don't u miss the old type 1 dash.. You can just push out the instrument u want. Besides, the gear don't break that easy - mine is 38 years and I reset it while driving everytime I fill her up

@vandal968 3 жыл бұрын

You don't need to remove the steering wheel. I would if I had an aftermarket one like in the vid, but if you have an airbag-equipped wheel, the cluster comes out just fine without removing it.

@bachiistsho2940 Жыл бұрын

I have a 1994 968 with a stock steering wheel, and I agree.

@SAMMYJR00777 3 жыл бұрын

Great video.. when u do this it is also easy to change the panel lights in there as well correct?

@edredas 3 жыл бұрын

Yup absolutely! I changed these while I was in there! Be sure to grab the 5w bulbs!

@caiden915x Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Same process for the 968 I assume?

@edredas Жыл бұрын

Yep. I’m believe so

@TheTr0uble 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Edredas, As a proud owner of a 1987 944 N/A I’m subscribed to your channel and NEVER miss a video, I KNOW I’ve asked you before, But CAN you take us THROUGH the steps on maintaining and servicing our CV axles??? I’m SURE that YOU are aware that the OFF THE SHELF replacements available at the chain stores are REALLY NOT up to the quality of the OEM joints unless they were destroyed... I’d LOVE to see YOUR approach to this vital service and often neglected maintenance until it’s no longer serviceable.....🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

@saraflores9601 3 жыл бұрын

The cheapo CV axles don't have full range of motion and can pop apart. GKN are the ones to get.

@TheTr0uble 3 жыл бұрын

I’m just looking for a GREAT video of the step by step video on cleaning an repacking the joint with grease, What kinda things to look for and replacing the boots, And Edredas IS the guy up for this kind of maintenance...👍👍👍👍

@saraflores9601 3 жыл бұрын

It is not hard to change the cv axle bearing. Held on by a snap ring. But it is a MESSY JOB.

@happyfox711 2 жыл бұрын

Get one original for the right VW transporter, identical part

@lfcfan4557 Жыл бұрын

Excelente video, very helpful. I just bought an 86 944 Turbo that has the same issue, and I like to repair it. I wonder where can I buy the gear from, any help? Thanks.

@edredas Жыл бұрын

I often buy mine here: www.autohausaz.com/pn/12347365-ODGPR2021?Porsche&gclid=Cj0KCQjwz96WBhC8ARIsAATR251ZKU7JC2sQOFqTojVl2vko0dvHRwYLNJLY3Fyy-Hkzr3xj99XU7HcaAhQ-EALw_wcB

@lfcfan4557 Жыл бұрын

Hi there, I just replaced the odometer gear. thanks to your excellent instructions It was a breeze, but, I'm having a problem putting the speedometer needle back on, it just won't go back in all the way as if there is not enough depth for the pin to travel back down no matter how much pressure I apply. Is there a trick to this, or am I missing something? I appreciate your help.

@notny411 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Brent, I have two '86 944 Turbos. I have already done the odometer gear on one of them thanks to your video. I am getting ready to do the odo gear on the other one too, now that I have the gear in-hand. I have a question for you since you know your way around these cars so well: My red 944 has cruise and my white one does not. If I wanted to move all of the cruise control parts from the red one to the white one, do you know if I would find all of the wiring for cc to exist on the white one (even though it did not have cc originally)? If so, is it just a matter of swapping the servo box (under the hood), the computer box (under the dash), and the controls from the steering column from one car to the other? Thanks!!!

@edredas 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! All the wiring is there, you just have to swap all the electronics over and plug them in!

@notny411 2 жыл бұрын

@@edredas Would that then just be the three items: brainbox, steering stalk assembly, and the servo in the engine bay or are there more electronics I am forgetting about?

@notny41 2 жыл бұрын

@@notny411 @edredas thank you for your help with my questions on the wiring harness. I put together a youtube video of adding cruise control to a non-cruise control 944. The video is here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mdt0o86T29jWl3U.html

@brentsandy95 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks just in time mine stopped last month where do you get the gear wheel?

@edredas 3 жыл бұрын

This one should work for most 85.5 and newer 944's. www.autohausaz.com/pn/12647534-ODGPR2021?Porsche&gclid=CjwKCAjwt8uGBhBAEiwAayu_9eF-pnRLodVJJc6b2xlyCyDmUkgxKER6Kp8mvhv4K_93S9Do-C8KlBoCLEwQAvD_BwE

@nozrider7850 3 жыл бұрын

16:55/17:52 What wheels are on the subject 951? Porsche year, model, part number, size and offset front and rear? Excellent, informative "how-to" video.

@edredas 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, its a 1986 944 turbo with turbo twist replicas. Since they are replicas without any part numbers and they were made to mount on the car without spacers I don't have the offset information.

@nozrider7850 2 жыл бұрын

Got it, thanks for replying

@77magnuss Жыл бұрын

Brett, is that carbon fiber tape on the original parts of fully carbon fiber dash pieces?

@edredas Жыл бұрын

It’s tape. 😂👍

@edredas Жыл бұрын

Actually, I just looked at it again, and it's a carbon fiber overlay that was made for the 944 gauges and sticks on. You can buy them online.

@anthonyalmes2098 Жыл бұрын

Do you happen to have a link or know which gear it is? I looked on pelican parts but there are a lot to choose from and naturally I’d end up ordering the wrong one . Thanks !

@edredas Жыл бұрын

You have to count the teeth if possible to make sure you get the right one. This website has both. www.paragon-products.com/Odometer-Gear-p/og-944l.htm?gclid=CjwKCAjwvJyjBhApEiwAWz2nLWUb9G6yNvThpnKfTVvmuTYeAePb0djr9LxYZlt-r_Uz0Oxpe1Os5BoC4QgQAvD_BwE

@anthonyalmes2098 Жыл бұрын

@@edredas Great, i appreciate the response. Sounds like i better just order both so I dont have to tear it apart and wait and naturally forget how to put back together. Thank you!

@armandtrujillo274 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you find the gear

@edredas 2 жыл бұрын

Several websites have them, pelicanparts, paragon products, and 944 online to name a few. Sometimes you have to count the teeth on your old gear to verify you get the correct one.

@Jack_JRR 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the carbon panel for the cluster?

@edredas 3 жыл бұрын

It was already on the car when it arrived at the shop. Could probably find some one ebay or amazon.

@frankharo4875 3 жыл бұрын

Hello 944 maniacs, on my 1986 the odometer works on and off but my tachometer is not working, is there a relation why my tachometer is not working when I know the issue on my odometer is the gear.

@m10653 3 жыл бұрын

Probably not. I also had an issue in my 86 with a bad tach and it ended being a issue with the tach. there was a large burnmark on the inside of the pcb inside of the cluster. So I just swaped it from a tach from another cluster minus the shift light lol

@notny411 2 жыл бұрын

@@m10653 where did you get the spare gauge cluster?

@davidbannerman4359 Жыл бұрын

Is there a different gear for km and mi. Your speedo has mph on the outside and mine has km.

@edredas Жыл бұрын

That is a very good question. I know that there are two different gears and it is recommended to count the teeth on the gear (if possible) perhaps that is the reason!

@davidbannerman4359 Жыл бұрын

@@edredas thanks for the reply. With the help of your video I pulled the cluster today and got to the gear. I was able to count the teeth and got the part ordered. It was the 20-21

@Joeychunk 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone know why my speedometer doesn’t kick in until around 20 mph?

@edredas 3 жыл бұрын

What year is the car?

@Joeychunk 3 жыл бұрын

1987 n/a

@edredas 3 жыл бұрын

I would start by replacing the speed sensor on the trans. Used ones are fairly cheap and a great way to rule that out. After that you'll probably have to replace the speedometer itself. I hope that helps!