PORSCHE 924/944 CHECKLIST. Marco Looy & Jannes Faber Back to main page A lot of people asked me what to check for when buying a 924 or 944. Off course like with every car you should check the interior and exterior for damage and wear. That's why these questions where mainly about the engine and other mechanical parts. On this page I have created a checklist that contains what to check when buying a 924/944 and how worse it is. Check How ? Description Cause Is it worse ? Engine sound ? .. Squeeking Waterpump Replace ($$$) .. Squeeking Belt wheels Replace ($$$) When were engine belts replaced ? On belt cover No date or > 80000 Km Replace belts $50 Oil presure with warm idle engine ? In car Should be +/- 2 bar Engine worn out New engine Smoke from exhaust with warm engine ? Hit gas suddenly Blue Piston rings Uses oil, drivable Black Filt in exhaust No White Water, head gasket leaks New head gasket Oil color ? Oil measure pin White Head gasket leaks New head gasket Black/Brown Ok No How does clutch feel/sound ? Pedal Rattling, squeeking Replace clutch New clutch ($$$) How do wheels feel/sound ? Front, Shake wheel Clicking Tighten bearing No Rear, Shake wheel Clicking Replace bearing $50 For more tips check Obin's 924 buyers guide ? Do you have additional info ?