Why is my engine so loud???

[Mike_944]

It seems obnoxiously loud. It was even loud before I changed the oil to 20w50.

What do you guys think??

Porsche 944 being loud - YouTube

[mikepellegrini]

Sounds like a 944.

[Mike_944]

The "whine" is normal? I feel like it's gotten louder.

[Trevorlw]

Whine?
Hm. Time for a Rambo project. Lol. <3
There loud. But if a whine is going on.... then there's a problem. Lol

[mikepellegrini]

That's the timing and/or balance belt whining. They do that.

By the way, do you know when the belts were last changed? You do know you have an interference engine there, right?

[Gawernator]

Sounds like a 944 to me. When is the last time your fuel hoses were changed and vacuum lines replaced?

[mreid]

'Cause it's a badass!

[AaronM]

Sounds like every 944 series car I've ever owned. Clicking injectors, slight whine from the gilmer belts, everything's normal.

If you have an older (1986 and earlier) car with the manual tensioner, remember that you need to re-tension the timing belt 1,500 miles, and 15,000 miles after changing it. If you haven't kept up with re-tensioning the timing belt that could account for the whine changing a little.

[Trevorlw]

Originally Posted by AaronM

Sounds like every 944 series car I've ever owned. Clicking injectors, slight whine from the gilmer belts, everything's normal.

If you have an older (1986 and earlier) car with the manual tensioner, remember that you need to re-tension the timing belt 1,500 miles, and 15,000 miles after changing it. If you haven't kept up with re-tensioning the timing belt that could account for the whine changing a little.

My 83 944 has an Auto Tension-er?
So wtf you talkin bout. Lol

[Gawernator]

Um, pictures? That is not normal if it is true.

[Trevorlw]

Originally Posted by Gawernator

Um, pictures? That is not normal if it is true.

Well, It did have the Rambo Done. Guy prob put that in there.
No Pics, too dark. :P

[Gawernator]

Rambo?

[Trevorlw]

Originally Posted by Gawernator

Rambo?

Call a Local Porsche mechanic and ask him about a 83 944 Porsche Rambo Job.
Rambo =
Waterpump/Running belts/Timing belts/ All FRONT seals of motor/Tensioners/conversion to new water pump for removal without having to remove the timing belt/pullys/etc.

Its a big job.
Cost me 3,000.00

[Gawernator]

I am the local Porsche 944 mechanic, lol. Have a new Genuine Porsche WP, timing belt/BB/rollers, engine reseal, clutch, RMS, coolant and heater hoses, windshield, fuel pump etc (2011)

[ernie9944]

Originally Posted by Trevorlw

My 83 944 has an Auto Tension-er?
So wtf you talkin bout. Lol

Originally Posted by Trevorlw

Call a Local Porsche mechanic and ask him about a 83 944 Porsche Rambo Job.
Rambo =
Waterpump/Running belts/Timing belts/ All FRONT seals of motor/Tensioners/ (conversion to new water pump for removal without having to remove the timing belt/pullys/etc.)____ Your loosing me on that one, could you explain please (conversion to new water pump for removal without having to remove the belts/ pulleys/ect) Was your old style WP replace with a new turbo style updated WP?

Its a big job.
Cost me 3,000.00

--LOL man are your sure that your getting your work done at the rigth shop $3k for a belts/WP/rollers is pretty darn steep I'll say your getting rob here unless you had some other work done to it that your not mentioning.

No your car does not have the auto tensioner.That why AaronM mention that you'll have to re-tension the TB after 1.5K miles or so.

[Mike_944]

Originally Posted by mikepellegrini

That's the timing and/or balance belt whining. They do that.

By the way, do you know when the belts were last changed? You do know you have an interference engine there, right?

I just had the two exposed belts changed.

And im not sure what that is...Im just learning about these cars...well cars in general.

Originally Posted by Gawernator

Sounds like a 944 to me. When is the last time your fuel hoses were changed and vacuum lines replaced?

The PO said he replaced them somewhat recently. that was 2 years ago

Originally Posted by AaronM

Sounds like every 944 series car I've ever owned. Clicking injectors, slight whine from the gilmer belts, everything's normal.

If you have an older (1986 and earlier) car with the manual tensioner, remember that you need to re-tension the timing belt 1,500 miles, and 15,000 miles after changing it. If you haven't kept up with re-tensioning the timing belt that could account for the whine changing a little.

I had no idea you had to do that...is it a big task?

[Trevorlw]

Originally Posted by ernie9944

--LOL man are your sure that your getting your work done at the rigth shop $3k for a belts/WP/rollers is pretty darn steep I'll say your getting rob here unless you had some other work done to it that your not mentioning.

No your car does not have the auto tensioner.That why AaronM mention that you'll have to re-tension the TB after 1.5K miles or so.

Considering that it was done by a mechanic, it was time and labor.
The Upgrades and modifications done so I can replace the pump later on without having to deal with all the Pulleys and timing belt. Couple Bolts and its removed.
As well, I live in California. You call and ask for a price in my town. *Redding CA* Good luck finding someone to do it. I had to haul the car to *Chico* 150 miles?

[Gawernator]

First, an interference engine is a more modern design, and more powerful, where the pistons can run right into the valves, if not adjusted correctly. So, if your timing belt snaps, you are in for a pricey and painful top end rebuild. Unless you're one of the 944 super heroes here, then it's probably slightly easy, lol.

Good, double check those hoses and lines. Vacuum leaks kill your power and mileage, and you really don't want your baby burning down. Maybe invest in a fire extinguisher and mount.

Tensioning is not hard

[Trevorlw]

Originally Posted by Gawernator

First, an interference engine is a more modern design, and more powerful, where the pistons can run right into the valves, if not adjusted correctly. So, if your timing belt snaps, you are in for a pricey and painful top end rebuild. Unless you're one of the 944 super heroes here, then it's probably slightly easy, lol.

Good, double check those hoses and lines. Vacuum leaks kill your power and mileage, and you really don't want your baby burning down. Maybe invest in a fire extinguisher and mount.

Tensioning is not hard

The Tension isn't hard to do what so ever.
Its the point of having to deal with it.

As well, I would just call a local family owned mechanic shop and they should be able to look at it without charge. Check everything for you, at least thats what a guy is doing for me here. He lets me use all his Diagnostic papers/books/etc. I'd buy the books but the price he paid is too much for my wallet

[Gawernator]

I'd stay away from any shops not intimately familiar with 944's, and shops in general. Save money and do it yourself, the right way. You learn that way and it's the fun of owning a Porsche

You're very lucky you have a shop that is willing to do all that for you for no charge, it is not very common here.