Porsche 944 - Front End Repair Tutorial - Part 2: Reassembly / Installation

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This video demonstrates and explains the work involved in reassembling the front end of a naturally aspirated Porsche 944, including common tips and recommendations for installing the front body & engine components.
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Timing Table of Contents
00:00 - Introduction & Work Summary
00:42 - Welding Support Bracket
02:59 - Fan Repair & Part Sorting
04:01 - Showcasing the Fresh Paint
05:50 - Front Wiring Harness Routing
08:30 - Horn Replacement & Alternator Duct Installation
09:48 - Body Support Bracket Replacement
10:43 - Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement
11:31 - Ignition Coil & Headlight Motor Installation
12:53 - Thermo-fan Switch Installation
14:51 - Radiator Installation
16:05 - A/C Condenser Installation
17:33 - Headlight Assembly Installation
18:58 - Nose/Header Panel Installation
20:21 - Front Spoiler/Valance Installation
24:02 - Fog Light Installation
26:04 - Side Marker Light Installation
26:56 - Front Bumper Shock and Bumper Installation
28:07 - Wrapping Up & Testing
28:51 - Wheel-well Liner Replacement
29:43 - Before & After Results
Music Credit - "Flight" by Infraction ( • Cinematic Drone Docume... )

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@Owl-ge9jl 2 года назад

Its looking amazing. This information is absolutely priceless, I have no clue where else on the internet I could find something this detailed. Seriously, great job.

@NC944er 2 года назад

Thanks! It took about 4 months, but I don’t think I could have hoped for a better result. 👍

@nialbyrne 2 года назад

You're so right! I'm rebuilding a 944 at the minute, badly neglected one. Your videos have been invaluable! No lecturing or humble bragging but great depth and attention to detail. I've been trying to diagnose a misfire and looks like its the MAF, so looking forward to that video with the LR conversion kit.

@NC944er 2 года назад

@@nialbyrne Thank you! Glad the content has been helpful. 👍🏼 I’ve got the MAF kit installed and it’s running pretty strong. Increased the fuel mix a bit on the FQS switch because it was hesitating off idle. Taking it to Dyno next week and hope to confirm it’s dialed in well. Best of luck on your rebuild!

@franksm2001 2 года назад

Love how you are using all new fasteners, bolts, etc - it's detail like that that makes the job a 'proper' one

@NC944er 2 года назад

Thanks! It literally hurts my soul to reinstall rusted hardware on the car. 🤣

@Loach461 2 года назад

Impressive as always, glad to see that it came together better than it was!

@NC944er 2 года назад

No doubt… I even surprised myself. 😂

@TheRealFrankWizza 2 года назад

Your channel is really good.

@NC944er 2 года назад

Thanks man! I’ve spent significant time and effort trying to make it that way. 😂 I don’t think it will ever have broad reach, but the niche group of DIY 944 owners seem to really appreciate the information.

@geomaz35 2 года назад

Phenomenal restoration. Excellent presentation.

@00DUCK 10 месяцев назад

You make this look easy! Fantastic job, really inspiring!

@NC944er 10 месяцев назад

Thanks man! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Cheers!

@smoothwood10 2 месяца назад

as usual amazing video. Very well done. I will be referencing this video as I re-assemble my car as I didn't take nearly enough pictures or videos to remember where and how some things get run!

@NC944er 2 месяца назад

Best of luck as you rebuild!

@SAMMYJR00777 Год назад

man great job... as always

@commotoed 2 года назад

I have a couple Omega clips to secure the wiring to the cooling fan mount for the fan motor wiring. Happy to share...

@NC944er 2 года назад

Hey, thanks! Another hard part to track down. 😂 I have a bag of those on hand as well. The fan housing has been off and on so many times over the past year, it was starting to tear up the ends on the clips so I switched to zip ties temporarily. If I switch back, do you think I’ll jinx myself and spring a coolant leak? 🤔🤣

@commotoed 2 года назад

@@NC944er No coolant leak. May I say it looks fantastic! I'm getting close to wrapping up my engine re-seal (16v) and your Videos have been helpful and set the bar that I have aimed for.

@NC944er 2 года назад

@@commotoed Very nice! I love the S cars… as you can probably tell by my D90 wheels. I’m sure it’ll feel great when you’ve got it all together and start it up for the first time. 👍🏼

@rpmimm755 2 года назад

Awesome. I’m due to do mine as well - timing belt assembly- nose removal for headlight washers. Thanks for inspiration Keep up the videos and good work

@NC944er 2 года назад

Thanks man! Glad you’ve found the information useful. Best of luck with the repairs. 👍

@ssplendid1926 2 года назад

Just recently discovered this channel, and I love the content. It's great to see information on these cars being immortalized. I have a 1986 turbo in Norway myself:)

@NC944er 2 года назад

Thank you! There is a lot of written content out there dating back 20 years on enthusiast forums and technical articles online, but it’s nice to have some folks repackaging that into video form, as it’s a bit more entertaining. Cheers! 👍🏼

@RedRoofGarage 2 года назад

Wow, She looks great! I've been slowly restoring my 83 I can't believe how much of a difference there is on the Early to Late cars. Your videos have been super helpful thanks for taking the time to make them!

@NC944er 2 года назад

Thank you! Yeah, the changes are nearly impossible to keep up with, given all the year-over-year iterations. 😂

@spdygon2766 2 года назад

Very nice Congrats

@NC944er 2 года назад

Thank you! A positive result in the end, but probably because I was in control of most of the process and shopped around extensively. Ended up taking 4 months from the time of the accident. 1 month for the claim process and 1 month waiting on parts from overseas, then 6 weeks waiting on the paint shop for availability. Crazy times! 😂

@brentgale8413 2 года назад

Congratulations on getting your 944 back on the road, It looks amazing. Now that it's rolling, I'm wondering, how do you like the MAF conversion? Thanks for your time and all of the effort you put into your RU-vid channel.

@NC944er 2 года назад

Hey Brent, thank you! I haven’t installed the MAF just yet, but it’s on the list. 😂 More to come…

@hampsonlaboratory1363 2 года назад

Couple of things: Good luck with the sidemarker seals - personally I found the ones you mentioned to be a lot thicker than I'd like, but let us know how they work for you. Did the body shop weld the holes shut on the bumper or just bondo? If welded, was it hard to find a shop that could weld aluminum? The early cars didn't have that metal support piece in the center of the front valence, so maybe that's why the mounting hole wasn't pre-drilled, but who knows for sure. Lastly, really commend you on the level of documentation and use of the highest quality parts available. The car looks awesome. Sorry if this has been asked before but do you think you'll ever go back to the 944 style side protection decal? The black one currently applied is a 911 style, right?

@NC944er 2 года назад

Hey man, thank you! I really appreciate the comments... I do get what you're saying with the side marker seals, as I just installed them today. They seem to be more of a foam rubber rather than a firm silicon gasket. So I was able to firmly press the lenses into the side fitting while tightening down the nuts pretty significantly on the back and found that the gaskets compressed nicely that way. They appear to be about as flush as my rear lenses now, which still retain the factory seals... and it's better than having them loose and rattling. The body shop welded over the holes on the front bumper for me and I was fortunate enough to have chosen a shop that already had aluminum welding capabilities. They did charge a couple hours for the welding though and the labor on the bumper prep was just over $300, but the end result was worth it I think. The current stone guards are modified from a 930 style decal (I cut some material from the bottom and rounded them out). I was experimenting a bit and while they look unique, I don't know that they really suit the car. I actually have 2 sets of the D-shaped 944 stone guards on hand in black and plan to switch back at some point. I do prefer them in black against the light colored paint and they accent well with the black impact strips, etc.

@gwilli 2 года назад

Really nice job and video! They are so detailed, showing your techniques and even suppliers for parts that I often use your videos for reference even though I have an 86 944 Turbo. I'm curious, with all the concours level of refurbishment, have you won any awards at Porsche concours events?

@NC944er 2 года назад

Hey, thank you! It’s definitely been a lot of work. I haven’t attended any shows as yet. The wheels a fairly rough, so I need to have those restored, some door dings I’d like to have corrected… it’s close, but not there yet. 😂

@BennysBenz 8 месяцев назад

I thought i was gonna need a new front clip but now im thinking of just doing what you did but thier is a bad weld on the actual radiator housing... I'M in to deep with this project 😂

@NC944er 8 месяцев назад

When in doubt, throw more money at it. 🤣

@phillippasena1429 2 года назад

Nice work dude, where did you get the rubber strips relating to the radiator and where did you get those screw on tiedowns? I’ve been looking for those screw on tiedowns forever.

@NC944er 2 года назад

Yeah, those zip ties are buried deep in the parts catalogue! They are part number: 443-971-850-A. For the A/C condenser weather stripping, I cleaned up my old ones really well and reused them since they run about $30 apiece for new ones. They can be found under part number: 944-025-115-00.

@Cam-pe3nd 2 года назад

Any chance you might consider covering coilovers at some point? Dunno if you're even gonna put those on this car at any point.

@NC944er 2 года назад

Hey man! Nah, I don’t have any plans to install coilovers at the moment. I’ve already upgraded to some new Koni Sport adjustable inserts with the factory springs and they’re working out well so far.

@DiecastHD Год назад

Very nice video. Thank you for sharing. Regarding the front spoiler, I noticed you do not show application of body sealer compound at the fender. For my 83’ I understand it’s applied between the spoiler and fender, and above the washers and nuts on top of the fender. Thanks again and take care!

@NC944er Год назад

Hey, thank you! You are correct that the factory workshop manual Vol.3 - Body, section 63-3, recommends use of a “non-hardening” sealer inside the flanges between the front spoiler and the fenders, which would be similar to a window sealer. My understanding is it’s not structural so much as the intent was simply to prevent water from collecting in that joint. The panel gap around the bumper is so bad by design, allowing a ton of water into the front end anyway, that I’ve found it doesn’t make a huge difference. Let me know your experience if you end up applying the sealer and any other perceived benefits. 👍🏼

@DiecastHD Год назад

@@NC944er My pleasure. I’m currently using electrical tape between the fender and spoiler. I had to get the car back up quick. The spoiler was tweaked after running some over late at night on LA’s 101. It looked bad so I took it apart and resembled. Looks a lot better now and on the road for Summer. My tired lights need an upgrade! All the best!

@NC944er Год назад

@@DiecastHD I’m glad you got it better positioned! The front spoilers tend to wander and shift over the years as the urethane looses its flexibility to the elements. And yes, the fog lights catch a lot of debris. Adding new lenses to mine made a major improvement in appearance, I just wish they weren’t $160 apiece!

@DiecastHD Год назад

@@NC944er Thank you! Looking to invest in an airless plastic welder kit. Do the job right. Take care!

@pkt1213 2 года назад

Nice job. My 89 NA needs a replacement lower valence but the guard red is pretty beat-up. I am worried about how bad it will look.

@NC944er 2 года назад

Yeah, that’s going to be a challenge with these cars as they continue to age. Unless the rest of the paint job is well preserved, a freshly painted front spoiler alone will look somewhat out of place. You may have to decide how far you want to go with it, up to the point of a full respray, but a good paint shop should be able to look at it and provide some recommendations.

@pkt1213 2 года назад

@@NC944er i am thinking that if I am going to go that far, I need euro bumpers as well.

@NC944er 2 года назад

@@pkt1213 That would be cool! 👍🏼

@paulmaland2227 Год назад

Wondering where I could purchase the fog light lenses? Excellent video by the way. Really helped me with my repairs after the P.O. hit some road debris.

@NC944er Год назад

For the just the glass lenses check out part numbers: 944-631-901-00 and 944-631-902-00. It looks like a number of vendors have the right lens, but not the left (discontinued). There are couple on eBay, but for the prices I’m seeing, may as well just buy the whole assembly.

@fancybrent3648 Месяц назад

Another amazing video. My friend recently crashed our 944 (oversteer on a highway entry), he hit the concrete with the front. We will have to replace the front bumper(s), radiator, the chassis part that holds the radiator, power steering belt + wheel etc. Now my question: Where did you find the chassis part that holds the radiator in place and just all the parts in general? This would help us out a TON! :)

@NC944er Месяц назад

Hey, sorry to hear about the accident. As long as the frame isn’t damaged, most of those front supports and parts are fairly easy to replace. For this build, I sourced parts from six different vendors based on pricing and availability. The lower front valance came over from Germany and took about 3 weeks to arrive, but most of the other stuff was available in the US. I have a video on how to identify part numbers and search/shop for parts that would probably help you out in this case. Here’s the link - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ouPC6DuRpuE.htmlfeature=shared

@fancybrent3648 Месяц назад

Thank you! I'm from Belgium, so most parts are easy to find but the chassis part that holds the radiator in place is impossible to find here. Where did you buy them or are they custom made?

@NC944er Месяц назад

@@fancybrent3648 Most are available for new and used. For new parts, just search for the part number and they come up from available vendors. I use Pelican Parts in the US. Used ones I find on eBay.

@fancybrent3648 Месяц назад

👍 ok, and thanks again! You're a great help for everyone in the 944 community!

@commotoed День назад

Where did you find a "New" front spoiler/valance? The Porsche parts dealers claim NLA...

@NC944er День назад

@@commotoed It appears some vendors are sold out, so you’ll need to shop around. For some parts, Porsche only does production runs every so often. It looks like Pelican Parts may have one in stock - www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/93150537104.htm?pn=931-505-371-04-OEM

@pkr-tq6kc Год назад

Do you think that front splitter would fit on my 924s?

@NC944er Год назад

Hey man! To install the 944 front spoiler/valance on the 924s, you’d have to first swap in the wider 944 fenders. Then you could complete the transformation using some 924 GT rear flares - www.gt-racing.com/porsche-924-gt-rear-flares-pair-part-261/

@quinnhaba1857 2 года назад

Where did you buy the radiator? what brand? Do you think it’s wise to buy a fully aluminum one instead of OE?

@NC944er 2 года назад

The radiator is manufactured by Laengerer & Reich (LRO) for Porsche and is OE part number 944-106-031-03. I picked it up on eBay as new-old-stock and saved a couple hundred $. I have not personally used the all aluminum radiators available, but I would probably pause if their use required significant modification of the factory setup. If the dimensions are the same however and all the connections match up, seems like it should be fine.

@jeffhammond8969 2 года назад

@@NC944er On my 968, it came with an all aluminum radiator, and the fit is not equal to factory. I junked it and went back to L&R. Also required me to get a new upper radiator support bracket, as the original one had to be cut to accomodate the all aluminum radiator.

@NC944er 2 года назад

@@jeffhammond8969 Wow! Good to know, probably best for you to have switched back. 👍🏼

@deserteagle9mm 2 года назад

Hi, great video. Can you share the part number for the air duct? For your MY should be 94457592100 but it is NLA. Looks like you bought one (94457522101) for the later models and it fit? Thanks!

@NC944er 2 года назад

Thank you! Yeah, the early version of the lower air guide is discontinued. You have the correct part numbers, my car is a 1988 so no issues with the late fitment. My understanding though is that the late part can be retrofitted to an early car with some minor trimming of the plastic.

@deserteagle9mm 2 года назад

@@NC944er Thank you for confirming. Can't wait to see your Alarm video.