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> Last thing you want to see...., ....under the hood of a 968.
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post Nov 13 2010, 05:36 PM
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This happened to Nelson today while I was visiting:



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post Nov 13 2010, 05:38 PM
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i take it this is an interference engine?
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post Nov 13 2010, 05:40 PM
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QUOTE(jimkelly @ Nov 13 2010, 06:38 PM) *

i take it this is an interference engine?



IIRC, 11.3:1
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post Nov 13 2010, 05:41 PM
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i take it this is an interference engine?


Uh, yup.

Exactly why I won't own another one.
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post Nov 13 2010, 06:41 PM
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Sorry about that Nelson. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) It may be cheeper to put an LS1 in there and have a sleeper. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Nov 13 2010, 06:53 PM
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Oooohhh... That'll leave a mark! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Maybe you'll get lucky and it will only be bent valves not broken pistons and gouged cylinder walls from the broken pistons. Ask me how I know... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pinch.gif)
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post Nov 13 2010, 07:33 PM
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What is the disadvantage of a non-interference engine?
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post Nov 13 2010, 08:22 PM
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This happened to Nelson today while I was visiting:



That's NOT your typical belt path or configuration! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Tell me the valves are ok?!
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post Nov 13 2010, 08:25 PM
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QUOTE(Rick L @ Nov 13 2010, 08:22 PM) *

QUOTE(Series9 @ Nov 13 2010, 06:36 PM) *

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This happened to Nelson today while I was visiting:



That's NOT your typical belt path or configuration! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Tell me the valves are ok?!


Not a snowballs chance in hell my friend.
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post Nov 13 2010, 08:37 PM
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OUCH !! It even hurts to look at.

What a bummer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Nov 13 2010, 08:46 PM
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post Nov 13 2010, 08:54 PM
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It may need a new head.
If you give up, let me know...I might be interested in buying it.

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post Nov 13 2010, 08:56 PM
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QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Nov 13 2010, 09:25 PM) *

QUOTE(Rick L @ Nov 13 2010, 08:22 PM) *

QUOTE(Series9 @ Nov 13 2010, 06:36 PM) *

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This happened to Nelson today while I was visiting:



That's NOT your typical belt path or configuration! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Tell me the valves are ok?!


Not a snowballs chance in hell my friend.



The valves that were closed at the time are fine.
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post Nov 13 2010, 09:02 PM
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My S2 stripped the belt teeth on start up. I lost all 8 exhaust valves, no intake valves. That belt had around 40k on it. I also had the clutch fail. I wouldn't touch another one of those cars.

BTW one of my good friends is doing an LS1 conversion on an S. I am guessing he is well over $10k invested in just the swap by now. But he hasn't cut any corners either.
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post Nov 13 2010, 10:46 PM
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Yuk. I'd like to see pics though.
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post Nov 13 2010, 11:50 PM
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QUOTE(Series9 @ Nov 13 2010, 03:36 PM) *

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This happened to Nelson today while I was visiting:


How many miles on that belt? When I had my 88 944 the belt was replaced every 30k and not 1 mile over that. Also pulled the cover and inspected and checked the belt tension to make sure things were good once a year.

Due the proper maint work on a 944 / 968 and they will last a long time. I'm not saying this 968 wasn't maintained properly, stuff happens even when you do. Hopefully it's just bent valves.
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post Nov 14 2010, 05:33 AM
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I had a 1987 944S it was a nice car. Had all maint. up to date and the timing belt only had 15,000 miles on it when it snapped. Bent a bunch of valves so I sold it. I will never own another. It's a shame as they are nice handling cars with room in the back with the hatch but these engines should have had a timing chain or just gears.
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post Nov 14 2010, 06:40 AM
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QUOTE(Gint @ Nov 13 2010, 11:46 PM) *

Yuk. I'd like to see pics though.

Rubbernecker. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

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post Nov 14 2010, 08:17 AM
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Due the proper maint work on a 944 / 968 and they will last a long time. I'm not saying this 968 wasn't maintained properly, stuff happens even when you do. Hopefully it's just bent valves.


I'm not going to disagree with you. But, a car that needs a timing belt every 30k and a $500+ tool to tension that belt is a fail.

Its a shame because they got a lot right on those cars. They are still attractive cars (especially the 968), and they don't rust. Its the clutch or timing belt that puts them in the junkyard.
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