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Water Pump Replacement
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I am going to replace the water pump on my early 1985 porsche 944 and heard that this job is quite an ordeal. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions and if anyone knows where I can get the tool to get the camshaft and balance belts tool that the Haynes manual says only mechanics can get. Thanks. |
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Hugh - So Cal 83 944 Driver Person NOT a 'real' Porsche -- Its Better!!!! When was the last time you changed your timing and balance belts and/or cam chain and tensioner? New Users please add your car's year and model to your signature line! Never break more than you fix! |
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05-23-2004, 05:09 PM
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If your 944 is like a 951 (and I think it is), you are going to have to lock the crank shaft at the starter housing in order to remove the crank pulley. Crank pulley has to come off to get rear dust cover of timing belt housing out. Water pump is behind that.
Oh, oh, SoCal, you are starting something with Krikit comment. Actually, I've used one for 7 years now. Works just fine.
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Starting something? Not with the Krikit. One of these days I have to get one to check my custom tensioning.
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Hugh - So Cal 83 944 Driver Person NOT a 'real' Porsche -- Its Better!!!! When was the last time you changed your timing and balance belts and/or cam chain and tensioner? New Users please add your car's year and model to your signature line! Never break more than you fix! |
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well, if you are going to do the pump, then you are the mechanic, so you can find the tool, or borrow one from a mechanic friend. where are you located??? upgrading to the autotensioners??
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chance favors the prepared mind 1987 944 n/a 5spd. who remembers dial phones?. 'STOP FIXING THINGS ONE STEP BEFORE YOU BREAK SOMETHING ELSE" |
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05-24-2004, 09:18 AM
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TSNAPCRACKLEPOP, twist method.
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yes, twist, ....and shout!
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chance favors the prepared mind 1987 944 n/a 5spd. who remembers dial phones?. 'STOP FIXING THINGS ONE STEP BEFORE YOU BREAK SOMETHING ELSE" |
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05-24-2004, 09:52 AM
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I some how don't think socal is worried about his method, nor should any other who does the same. The auto tensioner gives you a peace of mind? I call bs on that, they fail too.
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hey, replace all your oil seals for peace of mind. i put a timing belt on a car once and didn't replace the oil seals, then they leaked. what an annoying job to do twice. good luck
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1983 Porsche 944 2.5 liter
1987 Porsche 944 2.5
