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Originally Posted by topfuel67

My car manufactured date is 3/81 (81 us version 4.5 auto). On rock auto they list 4 timing belts, 3 of those 4 say for 9/1/81 and newer, and the gates is one of those 3. The dayco is the only one available under the 1980 and the same as the other 1 of 4 under the 1981. Gates isnt listed here on pelican, or couple other sites i checked as being compatible for early 81s. As far as the other things I plan on taking my time and getting the right parts and tools. I plan on keeping this car.

I may have purchased the TB from Roger at 928rus or one of the other sites. Pelican is also a good place. I would stick with one of the Porsche 928 specialty suppliers and stay away from the run of the mill places around the corner. My car is an 86. Gates also makes a racing TB for around $130. I am no expert by any means. Stick with known 928 suppliers the guys on here use.