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Last thing you want to see...., ....under the hood of a 968. |
Series9 |
Nov 13 2010, 05:36 PM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,444 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
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This happened to Nelson today while I was visiting: Attached image(s) |
GaroldShaffer |
Nov 13 2010, 11:50 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,623 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
$ 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. |
jasons |
Nov 14 2010, 08:17 AM
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Jackstand Extraordinaire Group: Members Posts: 2,002 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,573 Region Association: None |
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. |
rick 918-S |
Nov 14 2010, 08:57 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,470 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) And these known defects kick the snot out of the value. Too bad too because the cars are dead sexy. I'll never understand why Porsche didn't use a chain on these and the 928. There's a development project for Series9. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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