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Originally Posted by ckelly78z
Definately do the belts, rollers, WP, and head gasket. The belts not ony go bad from mileage, but also from time, so if it's been 5 years, regardless of mileage, they need changed. Motor mounts should be thought of at this time also, they tend to start sagging at this age. Inspect all hoses and drive belts, change all fluids and flush the radiator.
I would hold off on clutch and carrier bearings unless it needs them because that could blow most of your budget.
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Thanks for the advice! Definitely things I will be changing.
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Originally Posted by v2rocket_aka944
In 2006 I had a bad HG and oil cooler so I did a full rebuild. But the car had been sitting for 7 years and ran on 3 cylinders at the time.
But I have to ask you - if the engine runs well otherwise, and you suspect a bad HG - why do a full rebuild?
I think $2000 is sufficient to do the rebuild if you are patient with your parts selection - keep looking, don't just buy things in a "kit", once in a while individual parts come cheaper.
If it needs a clutch, most of the time you can get the flywheel/pressure plate machined down and just need a fresh clutch disc - the 944 clutch disc is able to be re-lined for under $100 and be good as new.
I am in NW LA, if you need any help I only need an excuse to come out to SLO.
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I just want to get it as bullet proof as possible to give me more peace of mind.
Did you rebuild the 'S' model or the regular 8 valve?
I need to update my info as I'm now living in Northern San Diego. I have a feeling I'm gonna need a lot of help with this project. haha