Porsche 924S · 1986–1988
Porsche 924S service & repair
The 924S pairs the elegant 924 body and front-engine, rear-transaxle balance with the 944-derived 2.5-liter engine, so it shares much of its DNA with the 944 we know so well. It rewards an owner who keeps up with it — and we know exactly what to watch for.
2-Year Warranty
Parts and labor
24+ Years
Independent since 2002
Dealer-Referred
Local Porsche dealership work
Common issues
What we see on the 924S
The issues that come up most — and what we do about them.
Timing belt service
Same as the 944, and for the same reason: the 924S runs the 944's four-cylinder, so it inherits the 944's most important maintenance item. We keep it on a strict schedule and tell you exactly where your car stands.
A 924 body around a 944 engine
The 924S is a mix of two cars, and cataloguing one by model year alone gets the wrong part in the box more often than not. We confirm what your car actually has — body-side hardware, engine-side hardware — before anything is ordered.
Decades-old fuel and electrical connections
Connectors, relays, and grounds this old cause running faults that read like something far more expensive. Methodical diagnosis on a car we know finds them much faster than swapping parts until the symptom moves.
Clutch hydraulics and shift linkage
Like the 944, the 924S drives a rear transaxle, and the linkage and clutch hydraulics wear in their own way. We would rather look at a notchy shift now than recover the car later.
The visit
What a service visit looks like
Assess
We work out where the car sits in its maintenance life and, on a 924S, exactly which hardware it left the factory with — the two questions that shape everything after.
Prioritize
What protects the engine comes first. The rest is ordered by what keeps the car usable and what stops a small fault turning into a large one.
Plan
You get an honest plan, whether you are keeping a driver on the road or working toward a restoration. No upselling — just the work, in order.
Questions
924S questions
Is the 924S related to the 944?
Very — the 924S runs the 944's engine in the 924 body, so they share much of their engineering. That shared expertise is exactly why these cars are a specialty here.
Can you still get parts for a 924S?
Yes. We use correct or OE-quality parts and confirm what your car actually has before ordering — the 924S mixes 924 and 944 hardware, and the model year alone does not settle it.
Will you look at a 924S I am thinking of buying?
That is exactly what a pre-purchase inspection is for. We evaluate the car mechanically, scan it, drive it, and hand you a written summary that separates normal wear from the things worth walking away over.
Do I need an appointment?
Please book ahead so we can set aside the right amount of bay time. Schedule online any time, or call 602-820-2685. We're in the shop Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Services
Common 924S services
Trust your 924S to a specialist
Genuinely rare experience with these cars. Schedule online or call us.
- 2-Year Warranty
- 24+ years in Scottsdale
- Dealer-referred
15035 N 74th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85260Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat–Sun closed