Best timing replacement instruction?

[konig10]

Hi! I'm getting ready to replace timing and water pump on 86 944 na, what is the best website that someone could recommend for instruction on doing that, Can someone also let me know the info on the updated water pump with belt guard, final question, I don't want to spend 650.00 on a Porsche brand belt tensioner tool can someone refer me to a affordable one that does the same thing thanks, I have the haynes manual and I know it doesn't have all the updated info

[alan6272]

Take a look at "Clark's garage.com" the details are in there, I do my tension timing belts by feel, but been doing them forever. Also look into youtube some good videos on there for this.

[ernie9944]

Clark's Garage Home Page once on the site enter -Garage Shop Manual-click on letter- T- scroll down to-Timing Belts.

[marbleusmike]

I bought a very accurate gauge/ tool kit at ArnnWorks Specialty tools. Google it.
About $150. to 195.ish with a case.

[mikepellegrini]

The very best thread on belt tensioning: http://clarks-garage.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1935&highlight=twist

[Cocacolakidd]

Also see: Timing Belt Change Porsche 944 - Video #1.wmv

Check in on u-tube - the water pump and belt change is in series #1 thru #8.

Enter: "Timing Belt Change Porsche 944 - Video #1.wmv", in the top search bar, then follow thru with the next series, #2.wmv, #3.wmv, etc.


A good follow up to the other sites -

[John_AZ]

Originally Posted by marbleusmike

I bought a very accurate gauge/ tool kit at ArnnWorks Specialty tools. Google it.
About $150. to 195.ish with a case.

+1 for a belt novice that fears the dreaded outcome of a bad install---

Bent valves in the head

944 Timing Belt Tensioning

Double check your work with the "WP water pump pulley test"



Van on Rennlist has done a couple DIYs on belts and waterpumps-very skilled.
Here is his conclusion:



GL
John

[John_AZ]

Oh,

If you reply, I am sure someone will tell you about the updated water pump, block off plate, 46 mm idler roller. Or you could just look on Pelican Parts:

Porsche 924S/944/968 Water Pumps & Hoses - Page 1

John

[konig10]

Thanks for the info everyone read through the clarks garage, that will definitly help, it seems like all the major parts suppliers offer updated water pumps or later style waterpump obviously I need the updated

[rickharrison]

If you choose rebuilt, call Zims...2 yr warranty.

[mytrplseven]

Cocacola kid has it righ IMHO. I used the procedure in the videos and couldn't be more satisfied. It makes it easy and sensible. Guages?? We don't need no stinking guages!!