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Ok - here is the bottom line.....
The Cam Chain itself is not a worry. The Tensioner itself can be changed by a backyard wrench. The main thing that actually breaks are the nylon pads the chain runs across. To inspect these pads, simply remove the Cam cover and take a peek.
THAT'S IT!!! Nothing else! Everything else is JUST LIKE THE N/A!!!
The pre 88' S heads are prone to cracking for some reason (so I have heard) - perhaps that is why Wolf had his problems. So, just don't buy an 87 S.
As for the S being only as fast as a Civic - then that would mean the N/A is only as fast as a Yugo, cause the S IS faster!! That is why it's called the 944 Super. You can feel the extra horses.
I can see why Wolf is warning everyone, he is try to save someone the same headaches he had, but remember Wolf, you could also be depriving someone of a great car.
In my opinion (as an S owner) there is no real risk in buying one over a N/A. Just get the Cam Tensioner done and enjoy.
944S Boyeee
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