I am in dire need of assistance here. I have a problem with my 83 944. It has an auto tranny if that helps at all. I need to know the name for the part that transfers power from the engine to the driveshaft. It is a round piece of metal with rubber inside. It is around 12" in diameter and maybe 1" in thickness. The drivershaft fits in the center of this piece. I want to say it is the coupling but when I went to order the part I am getting conflicting stories. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

That is a "damper plate" that connects the torque tube to the transmission,

 

I checked my parts cd it looks like that is a "converter mounting" if the part number is 421 107 03, This cd calls the damper plate what would normally be the fly wheel.

 

Good news is you were right the first time, it is a damper plate. Bad news is the best price I found is $798.00!!!! If anyone can find one cheaper then that please let me know!!!!