1987 Porsche 944 Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 1987 Porsche 944 — 2.5L I4 and 2.5L I4 and 2.5L I4 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Porsche published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year1987
Engines
2.5L I4 — 151 cu in, DOHC
2.5L I4 — 151 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged
2.5L I4 — 151 cu in, SOHC
TrimsS Coupe 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door · Turbo Coupe 2-Door
Federal record1 recall · 4 complaints · 73 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 944 manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 69
  • General Information 1,368
  • Accessories & Equipment 51
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 18
  • Brakes 200
  • Maintenance 41
  • Drivelines & Axles 12
  • Restraints 69
  • Electrical 102
  • Steering 35
  • Engine Mechanical 58
  • Suspension 34
  • Engine Performance 372
  • Transmission 14
  • Application Ft. Lbs (N.m) 911
  • Carrera & 911
  • Turbo 54

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 944

  1. Fuel System, Gasoline — fuel injection system › fuel rail · 90V061000
    Fuel leaks could ignite on the hot exhaust system, or any other source of ignition, resulting in an.

Owners have filed 4 complaints and Porsche has issued 73 technical service bulletins for the 1987 944. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 1987 944 manual

Is this manual specific to the 1987 944?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 2.5L I4 and 2.5L I4 across the S Coupe 2-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door, Turbo Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Porsche published for this year.

What 1987 944 problems does it help with?

1 recall is on federal record for the 1987 944, covering fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Porsche dealers.

Does it include 1987 944 wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1987 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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