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-nick · Joined: 16 Nov 2002 Posts: 2699 Location: Cambridge, MA

I must have been a bad boy in a previous life! I just sent some info off to the city to see what we can do about this:

This is the second time it's flooded this badly in a month (and the second time I've called about it). It's only where I park, of course, and no where else in town. Obviously something underground isn't quite right...

The carpets were/are soaked all the way through. The water line made it up to the bottom of the steering wheel. So far the fuse box looks ok. The engine is out of the car, so no worries there - other than having an exhaust pipe full of water. And I had the oil cooler lines tied up, thankfully. I'll make sure and replace the transaxle oil, I imagine some water made it in through the vent on the trans. The interior looks to be the only real trouble.

Honestly, I didn't care for the fit and finish of the aftermarket molded set I have anyway. Has anyone tried using a later model 944 carpet in a 924/931? I'm curious to know if everything lined up properly. If I'm going to go with a used original set, then I'd like to find some in excellent shape. Which probably means out of the newest model I can use. If you have used a 944 set with success, please let me know which model/year!

In addition, the seat cushions were submerged too. My nice pair of late 944 leather / driver power seats. The breakers are quoting $675 for a replacement set. If I can find some manual sport seats for around that price, hmm...

nick

ps - check out my poor bike!

Chrenan · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 3903 Location: Canada

Sorry to see Nick, that is terrible. I don't see why 944 carpet would be an issue, but I'm sure someone will know for sure. Will your car insurance cover the damage?
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StienbargerR · Joined: 28 Oct 2005 Posts: 1362 Location: Richmond, IN

Wow man, sorry to see that. I hope everything turns out ok. I bet that guy with the subaru is just as p-o'ed. What bad luck.

Ryan
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D Hook · Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 3158 Location: Omaha, NE

That looks like it's going to be a mess to clean out. Sorry to hear that.

Yes, a 944 carpet fits right in and lines up perfectly. I've got carpet from an '85 in mine (not 85 1/2).

Will the city actually compensate you? Or are you just calling them to let them know about the obvious lack of sewer action there?
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garyj19 · Joined: 04 Sep 2005 Posts: 226 Location: Connecticut

wow nick. sorry to hear/see that. im surprised to see that much flooding in just massachusets! we havent had rain in forever here in connecticut....
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-nick · Joined: 16 Nov 2002 Posts: 2699 Location: Cambridge, MA

Apparently there is a chance of squeezing some cash out of the city. I think that since this has been an on-going problem, the responsibility may lie more in their lap. Should be interesting...

After two carb rebuilds, lots of "dry gas", and rewiring all the ignition, the bike seems to be running pretty well

Thanks for the head's up on the 944 rugs DHook!

nick

Slam · Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 9:37 am Post subject:

Nick, don't use rear deck carpet from an 85.5 or later 944. The pieces over the rear well on the L/H (pass.) side are a different size to accommodate the power system for the sunroof. You'll end up with a carpet that's too small in that area. HTH.
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