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Is an 83' 944 engine a free turning engine?
Hello,
I just purchased a 1983 Porsche 944 5 speed. I need to get better fuel economy, and this is it. I have a 79' 928, and an 86' 928, but I really love this little 4 cyclinder bugger  My question is this 83' 944 engine a free turning engine? The timing belt has about 17k on it? The car has 106k on it. Thanks, www.KevinGerard.net |
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10-29-2006, 09:11 PM
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You mean is it interference or non-interference?
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/mult_affordable_porsches/mult_affordable_porsches.htm Well, according to Pelican parts, all 944 motors are interference designs. IOW....if you at all suspect the timing belt is in any way worn or bad....replace it. " The 944 has several major pluses, from its modern design to its galvanized bodywork, but there are a few problem areas that need to be addressed. For one, these engines feature an interference design, so a broken timing belt can be an expensive problem as the valves meet the pistons." |
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10-30-2006, 02:27 PM
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944s are all interference engines!
they are also prone to #2 rod bearing failure
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10-31-2006, 10:49 AM
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I had an early 944 to Kevin, great car for what my needs were (reliable commuter) I did 50,000 miles on mine in about 2.5 yrs and replaced the starter and an oil cooler gasket,thats it.
Anyway I must like pain, is that 86 928 still for sale? You mentioned high mileage on the belts, anything else that would make a long drive questionable? Thanks
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10-31-2006, 11:30 AM
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E-mail me so I can give you my cell. It is more easy than typing with with new laptop I am not use to yet. My email is: RadioDjKev(at)hot mail.
Thanks, Kevin
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