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OT neighbor needed a Favor, New timing belts |
rfinegan |
Mar 21 2023, 06:06 AM
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Jack Standz |
Apr 6 2023, 03:45 PM
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Arnnworx.com makes a tensioning tool that costs about 1/10th the factory tool.
On a 944, guessing you got the tension right on the timing belt isn't a good idea. Yes, it's another special tool you won't use that often (although it works on the balance shaft belt too). But, who doesn't like tools? Get the tool. Use it. While you're in there, inspect (or probably should just plan on replacing) the rollers and inspect the water pump. Replace any if even slightly suspect. The 968 has a hydraulic timing belt tensioner, so the tensioning tool isn't needed except for the balance shaft belt. They also changed things so the clutch is a lot easier to replace than the 944s. And, of course there's another special tool available for replacing the RMS while you're in there replacing the clutch. |
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