[livewirevoodoo]

Originally Posted by andykrow

Has anyone in the history of interference engines ever lost a timing belt or chain and not messed up the valves??

I think I recall, maybe, one person on the board here not having any real damage.

My bent recently slipped the timing (3 teeth fell off due to oil contamination). I was doing 30mph at the time. I was hoping I'd be "that guy" that cheated an expensive repair bill.

Bent all 8 intake valves. (Gonna make a valve wind chime when I get around to it).

D.A.'s plan of attack sounds pretty solid. I got up to the "try adjusting the belts and see if it runs" portion before I eventually had to replace the head.

Best of luck.

EDIT - BTW, '87 944's had a fuel rail recall. Call a dealer with your VIN# to see if the work has been performed. I purchased my '87 in 2004 and it had not been done. Something about leaking gas and flaming engines if I remember right.