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Have some questions but will preface with some background:
I have an '89 744Ti, 125k, garaged everyday since new, never eaten in, black bumpers, no warped trim, shiny original paint, no faded anything, no damaged/marked/scratched leather, no stains anywhere including trunk, no rust or dirt in any nook or cranny, spare never down. Every type of maintenance performed on time and without question. Drives like a much younger car, with the quietest red block engine I've ever heard. Got it somewhere around 6-7 years ago and has been mostly in storage since then. My '94 944T with 109k was totaled recently as I was T boned on the drivers side by a left turn driver (F150) that ignored a red light, never hit the brakes, punched in the whole side of the car and blew the bags, I drove it home anyway, dove flawlessly too. Been paid off and bought the car back.
Plans: to put entire '94 940 suspension in as it has new koni gas adjust, front and rear, new ball joints, larger front brakes, new pads+shoes and rotors front and rear. Have parts to update to LH2.4. Eventually the 940 radiator, intercooler and condenser. 940 dash and hvac, 960 sunroof and headliner (not sure if 960 headliner will fit). Possible 960 seats front and rear assuming I can find some that are mint, I know the rear is too tall but can be accommodated. And then by some miracle I want to have headlights that perform like those in the '19 Corrolla rental I've been driving.
A so now I have a few questions:
(Will edit this to add more questions if I forgot something, right now it's 14, most are maintenance but some are performance) Edit: Sorry messed up the question numbering, so reused 7 & 8, changed them to 7a, 8a, 7b, 8b, using plastic tie straps where necessary. 16 Questions now.
1) Is the tank pump hose the same as for 94 940?
740 tank pump can be heard but main pump screams loud enough to be heard on mars. Car has very good power for 100% stock, so issue doesn't seem to affect fuel delivery. The '94 had a new tank pump, hose and sock installed recently, so could move it over.
2) Do the pumps prime when you turn on the key with LH2.2? I've never heard them even once do this, yet the car starts immediately, with no stumble. Relay is brand new.
3) Is there a vent hose for the fuel tank that can cause a stink like old rotten fuel in the trunk?
4) Is the tone ring/wheel the same as in the '94 940?
5) Any articles on updating to LH2.4?
6) Any articles on modifying or updating the dome light?
Thought about making flat plate, bending down one end, then attach to that something LED, then install something in/on sun roof cover.
7a) Anyone done an LED update to the front turn signals.
8a) Is there a dual contact socket compatible with the front corner lights? What in the world were they thinking with that goofy single contact socket while forcing you to use a dual filament lamp?
7b) Suggestion for spacers to use with Conisto wheels? Sizes, brand and or sources?
8b) Anyone know if the SRS can be update to the 940 type? The 740's system will respond to code reading (2) and to reset, but the light always comes back on with same code set. Have also a '93 940 parts car with intact system, as well as another spare air bag from an '94. If needed I may be able to acquire the proper 740 crash sensor too.
9) Did all 940 year models have the explosive seat belts? I'd like to avoid them if updating the SRS.
10) Any articles on updating to the newer dash?
11) Is there anywhere I can still get 760 tail lights, I'd need all the parts required for an upgrade.
12) Anyone have a PDF green book of the hvac, I
IRC I think I've seen a printed one that covered both models ('89 740+'93-94 940) And or a PDF green book wiring diagram for the '89? I have an '88 pdf, which I guess is the same.
13) Would adding oil squirters to the '89 engine require machining?
14) Are there any 4 hole injectors that would drop in, using an 940 rail, and be good to go with LH2.4, 4 bar FPR, 025 MAF (where bosch reman changed the # to 114), and updated chips? Have access to vast ocean of FWD parts cars, though not many 850s, hope is I might find what I need there.
I have an '89 744Ti, 125k, garaged everyday since new, never eaten in, black bumpers, no warped trim, shiny original paint, no faded anything, no damaged/marked/scratched leather, no stains anywhere including trunk, no rust or dirt in any nook or cranny, spare never down. Every type of maintenance performed on time and without question. Drives like a much younger car, with the quietest red block engine I've ever heard. Got it somewhere around 6-7 years ago and has been mostly in storage since then. My '94 944T with 109k was totaled recently as I was T boned on the drivers side by a left turn driver (F150) that ignored a red light, never hit the brakes, punched in the whole side of the car and blew the bags, I drove it home anyway, dove flawlessly too. Been paid off and bought the car back.
Plans: to put entire '94 940 suspension in as it has new koni gas adjust, front and rear, new ball joints, larger front brakes, new pads+shoes and rotors front and rear. Have parts to update to LH2.4. Eventually the 940 radiator, intercooler and condenser. 940 dash and hvac, 960 sunroof and headliner (not sure if 960 headliner will fit). Possible 960 seats front and rear assuming I can find some that are mint, I know the rear is too tall but can be accommodated. And then by some miracle I want to have headlights that perform like those in the '19 Corrolla rental I've been driving.
A so now I have a few questions:
(Will edit this to add more questions if I forgot something, right now it's 14, most are maintenance but some are performance) Edit: Sorry messed up the question numbering, so reused 7 & 8, changed them to 7a, 8a, 7b, 8b, using plastic tie straps where necessary. 16 Questions now.
1) Is the tank pump hose the same as for 94 940?
740 tank pump can be heard but main pump screams loud enough to be heard on mars. Car has very good power for 100% stock, so issue doesn't seem to affect fuel delivery. The '94 had a new tank pump, hose and sock installed recently, so could move it over.
2) Do the pumps prime when you turn on the key with LH2.2? I've never heard them even once do this, yet the car starts immediately, with no stumble. Relay is brand new.
3) Is there a vent hose for the fuel tank that can cause a stink like old rotten fuel in the trunk?
4) Is the tone ring/wheel the same as in the '94 940?
5) Any articles on updating to LH2.4?
6) Any articles on modifying or updating the dome light?
Thought about making flat plate, bending down one end, then attach to that something LED, then install something in/on sun roof cover.
7a) Anyone done an LED update to the front turn signals.
8a) Is there a dual contact socket compatible with the front corner lights? What in the world were they thinking with that goofy single contact socket while forcing you to use a dual filament lamp?
7b) Suggestion for spacers to use with Conisto wheels? Sizes, brand and or sources?
8b) Anyone know if the SRS can be update to the 940 type? The 740's system will respond to code reading (2) and to reset, but the light always comes back on with same code set. Have also a '93 940 parts car with intact system, as well as another spare air bag from an '94. If needed I may be able to acquire the proper 740 crash sensor too.
9) Did all 940 year models have the explosive seat belts? I'd like to avoid them if updating the SRS.
10) Any articles on updating to the newer dash?
11) Is there anywhere I can still get 760 tail lights, I'd need all the parts required for an upgrade.
12) Anyone have a PDF green book of the hvac, I
IRC I think I've seen a printed one that covered both models ('89 740+'93-94 940) And or a PDF green book wiring diagram for the '89? I have an '88 pdf, which I guess is the same.
13) Would adding oil squirters to the '89 engine require machining?
14) Are there any 4 hole injectors that would drop in, using an 940 rail, and be good to go with LH2.4, 4 bar FPR, 025 MAF (where bosch reman changed the # to 114), and updated chips? Have access to vast ocean of FWD parts cars, though not many 850s, hope is I might find what I need there.
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