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Removed the cap again and inspected both. Showing signs of some wear but looks good. The car came with a different lead arrangement to that shown on the cap. So with the new leads i tried the way shown on the cap- wouldn't start. Switched it back- wouldn't start. The coil was changed recently.

Okay so Beru leads finally arrived. Plugged them in... no go. Still sounds like cylinder is not firing for the most part and unburt fuel coming out the back. No sparks coming out of the lead now though so atleast that’s something. I really thought that was the issue. Thoughts? Might have to make a trip down to the local Porsche specialist

So... Upon reading up on the previous owners notes I know that he was experiencing the same issue. ’hunting’ ‘sounds like it’s running on 3 cylinders’ He replaced the dist rotor cap which was cracked and the rotor button which was worn, spark plugs, ignition coil, an alternator rebuild which had been putting out low voltages and is what he claims fixed the issue. However here we are... So my main suspect now is the spark plug leads as @TINGY996 suggested. Running the car with the 1st cylinder’s lead out has no change. It also shocks me if I touch parts of it while the car is running. So perhaps it’s loosing charge on its way. Just tested the lead by pulling it out and holding it against the metal of the manifold in the dark. Sparks are showing all the way across the rod that meets the spark plug. But also on the lead. Which is why I was being zapped. anyone know where to get a set of leads??

Hi all, I bought myself a 1988 944s a couple weeks ago. It’s been going great except it has some issues with cold starts. The car struggles to idle and drops down to 800rpm while sputtering until I give it some revs for a couple minutes and then it’ll stabilise for the most part. It seems quick to stall and sputter at low revs while driving also. The engine seems to be running too rich as I burnt fuel is going out the exhaust and upon inspection the spark plugs were black with carbon build up. I replaced the spark plugs with NPK titatium tips that were replaced and provided by the previous owner along with the ignition coil. The issue seems to have exacerbated after I took it for a spirited drive during which I smelt unburnt fuel after some acceleration. Next I’ll probably check cracks in the vacuum lines and distributor. Any suggestions/ Theories? Thanks

Is it possible to replace a 994 S2's front bumper and valence with one that sticks its tongue our from an earlier model? Ive heard of S2 style bumpers being fitted on earlier models. However, I wonder if it's possible to do the reverse since I personally think the earlier ones are more 80s and more consistent with the rear's appearance. The fog lights and turn signals are different between the two so looks like you'd be changing those over. Viable? Blasphemous? Thoughts?

Those Recaro classics are a hoot! Especially the ones with the gradient. Not elegant like original Porsche ones but they must be hard to come by at this point. Looks like a TV remote built into the side

grey imports are getting easier. Could import from the UK?

im not a big fan of the porsche 968 rear and it cant be driven on Ps. Also a bit expensive my girlfriend was in a pretty bad head on from oncoming traffic and its arguable that the airbags saved her life.

@ANF in addition to a roll cage you may be right. Although I am worried about the head and neck being subject to a lot of Gs in a head on with a 5 point harness

there is the computer module and then the airbag component it’s self. All of which I’ve found on eBay. One wonders if you could make a cutout in an older 944 dash for the airbag and then add a airbag steering wheel. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F161394934893 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F263023856291 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F192242137009 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F390252169895 Items I believe you would need for retrofitting

Girlfriend wont let me buy one without airbags Playing around with something like airbags doesnt seem wise. stuffing up could be potentially more harmful than not installing in the first place

ive asked my local specialist about that and he said its possible but expensive.

Thanks for the response @Buchanan Automotive. I dont believe i am confusing the two. The later models definitely came with airbags, just not in Australia

To my knowledge the later S, S2 and turbo models came fitted with airbags. However I cannot find any for sale in Australia, and they are common on American trading sites. Does anyone own a 944 fitted with airbags? Or where they not in Australian models because it wasn't mandated by law.