Porsche 911 (964) Enthusiasts Companion is dedicated to the revolutionary Porsche 911s built between 1989 and 1994, known to aficionados and factory insiders as Auftragsnummer 964 (project number 964).
'Porsche 911 Enthusiast’s Companion' covers Carrera 2, Carrera 4, and Turbo models from 1989 to 1994. Whether you’re a 964 owner, a prospective buyer, or a Porsche workshop technician looking for 964 information, this is an invaluable addition to your technical library.
Porsche Table of Contents:
● Auftragsnummer 964 Model summaries Model year 1989 (K series) Model year 1990 (L series) Model year 1991 (M series) Model year 1992 (N series) Model year 1993 (P series) Model year 1994 (R series) Special versions of the 964 Sporting personalities and the 964
● Buying and Owning There is no substitute for knowledge before you buy Main model comparisons Buyer's guide Service and maintenance Storage, seasonal service Cleaning and detailing
● Engines Engine mechanical Lubrication system Turbo 3.6 engine Power curves Advice on maintenance (Read excerpt)
● Engine Management, Exhaust and Engine Electrics Fuel supply and delivery DME engine management (normally aspirated models) Turbocharged models fuel injection (CIS) Exhaust system Battery, starter, alternator Ignition Advice on maintenance
● Suspension, Brakes, Steering, Wheels, Tyres Suspension Ride height, wheel alignment Brakes Antiblocking system (ABS) Steering Advice on maintenance Wheels and tyres
● Body An inside look at the exterior and interior of the 964 series Design of the body Glass Exterior Interior Left-hand drive and righthand drive 964s Crash repairs Advice on maintenance
● Air Conditioning, Heating, Electronic and Electric Systems Air-conditioning system Heating system Fresh air system Warning system Electrical distribution Power windows and outside mirrors Wipers and washers Lights Central locking system Alarm system Radio Cruise control Airbag system On-board computer(trip computer) Instruments
● Troubleshooting What is troubleshooting? Engine electrics Engine management systems Drivetrain Brakes, suspension, wheels and tyres Body systems troubleshooting Air-conditioning and heating system troubleshooting Electrical systems troubleshooting Instruments troubleshooting
● Do-It-Yourself Repairs Repair procedures based on contributions from all over the world Engine Air-conditioning and heating Electrical Wheels and brakes Electronics Structure Interior
● Performance Search for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow Engine and transmission enhancements Body, suspension and brakes Simple performance enhancing modifications The ultimate performance enhancement The future
● On the Racetrack The glory days Porsche 953 Paris-Dakar Carrera Cup USA Edition Track junkies LeMans events Montlhéry through the lens of Elji (Frog and Coyote)
● Appendix A: Production information ● Appendix B: Options and codes ● Appendix C: Translations ● Appendix D: - Glossary - References - Acknowledgments
This is a buyer’s guide, a maintenance and repair handbook and a technical reference all wrapped into one. It is full of tech tips, service hints and system descriptions, plus lots of DIY repairs collected from all around the world. You will also find an extensive section on 964 race cars and their drivers.
