I’ve recently been passed down a family heirloom, a 1984 Porsche 944 - Alpine white, black leather interior, 15" fusch rims (painted white). Square dash.
Car was purchased new in 84 by my dad, then my mum took ownership shortly afterwards, naming her "Sweatpea". Parents separated and mum left to her homeland and sweatpea went on a boat to England in early 2000’s making its way back to Canada around 2014 - then it sat in a semi covered underground garage. Hasn’t run in the last 5-6 years and my mum them passed it on to me, with a promise I’d keep it in the family.
I towed her home and aptly renamed her "wicke" which is just German for sweatpea reminiscent of its birth name , but a more manly or wicked name.
All fluids, plugs, wires, and filters were changed, a new battery then drained stank old fuel, and new filter installed. Still no start, found good info online at various sites (here, before signing up), changed dme relay and she came to life.
It’s still a rough idle when cold so something is not right. Runs great when warmed up though.
Rattle when slowing down in gear, so suspecting bearings (torque tube)??
Sunroof doesn’t open - has small issues, broken follower and cable
purchased speed and reference sensor (bought during the no start phase), and all new belts - not changed out yet
She’s pretty much all original, no aftermarket dodads, just an alpine 6 disc changer and alarm.
Some rocker rust, behind the doors, which I hope to cut out and repair soon.
Can’t wait to learn all about the 944 and glad to be a part of a friendly Porsche (no snob) community !
-dan
