Porsche 911 (964) Enthusiast's Companion: Carrera 2, Carrera 4, and Turbo 1989-1994 [Paperback]

Adrian Streather (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0837602939 | ISBN-13: 978-0837602936 | Publication Date: December 1, 2003

This comprehensive book 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. 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. This is a book for the hands-on enthusiast. It provides the information necessary to maintain your 964 to factory standards, gives you the assurance to speak knowledgeably to your service professional, and can provide you with the hot setup for the track. To bring you this authoritative volume, author Adrian Streather has scoured the globe in search of enlightened information and technical procedures for the 964. Almost every conceivable question you could ask about this revolutionary 911 can be answered using this book. Technical highlights: * Worldwide coverage of 964 models (USA and ROW). * Year-by-year, model-by-model analysis of 964 technical highlights, includ­ing Turbo models. * Tips on how to purchase the best car, things to look for during the test-drive, and how having a prepurchase inspection can potentially save you thousands of dollars. * Detailed technical information on vehicle systems such as: o Dry-sump engine lubrication. o Motronic engine management (DME). o Turbo fuel injection (CIS). o Tiptronic transmission control. o Porsche Dynamische Allrad Steuerung (PDAS). o Antiblocking system (ABS). o Air-conditioning and heating. * Dozens of DIY repairs and tips such as: o Valve adjustment. o Secondary distributor drivebelt replacement. o Engine removal and installation. * In-depth maintenance schedules and instructions, including maintenance notes for Turbo models. * Troubleshooting procedures and advice.

Product Details

• Paperback: 646 pages
• Publisher: Bentley Publishers (December 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0837602939
• ISBN-13: 978-0837602936
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.2 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #561,843 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great resource for 911 owner or anyone interested in buying, February 9, 2004

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Keith McKenney (Potomac, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porsche 911 (964) Enthusiast's Companion: Carrera 2, Carrera 4, and Turbo 1989-1994 (Paperback)

Adrian's book is a must have for any and all Porsche 911 1989-1994 (factory designation 964) owners, and especially for anyone considering the purchase of a '89-94 Porsche 911. It is worth many times it's cost. It contains nearly all the information that I wish I had readily available eight years ago when I first purchased my '90 964 targa. Not only would it have saved me immense amounts of time and research, but it would and does help me better understand the systems, repairs, modifications and maintence of this spectacular car. The style, content, presentation, pictures and opinions make this a unique publication for 911 owners from 89-94. Adrian's book reflects his passion for the 964 and in part the passion that was designed and built into the 964 and appreciated by those of us that drive them. My only complaint is that no one has written a similar labor of love for all of us who own a 951 (944 turbo). Perhaps if we pre-purchase copies he might begin the multi year effort?

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great companion piece, November 30, 2004

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Ray B. Lancaster "LVC2" (las vegas, nv United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Porsche 911 (964) Enthusiast's Companion: Carrera 2, Carrera 4, and Turbo 1989-1994 (Paperback)

As a new owner of a porsche C2,it was great to find someone who could answer many of my questions. Great information and great fun to read if you have an interest in this relatively rare car.
I'm glad Adrian took the time to collect this information. It is a great companion to the workshop manual.
Thanks for the effort.
Ray

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you have a 964 you must have this book, August 18, 2006

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Dustin Tarditi (Raleigh, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Porsche 911 (964) Enthusiast's Companion: Carrera 2, Carrera 4, and Turbo 1989-1994 (Paperback)

This book is too informative and useful to NOT be on every 964 owner's shelf. It covers maintenance & troubleshooting, model specifics, purchasing, pre-purchase guides, performance mods, and lots more.
The book is replete with pictures, diagrams, and illustrations that help any 964 owner understand the inner workings of a complicated but wonderful car. Adrian Streather has brought together a wealth of technical info on this car that is rivaled only by the wizards in Zuffenhausen.
I highly recommend it for enthusiasts, the shadetree mechanic 964 owner, as well as the ones who take their car to the service center for every maintenance task.