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Does this sound OK?
This is a video clip of my Porsche 944 8v. I have just changed the timing belts, and was wondering if this sounds about right. It's a fairly large file 5 meg.
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sounds a little tight to me... i had belt whine when hpaulb helped me with my belts - but not that much...
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01-09-2007, 07:59 PM
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It must be the balance belt too tight then. (It had a taping sound when cold at first, untill I tightened the timing belt a little) Is the bal belt supposed to be looser than the timing belt?
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01-09-2007, 08:04 PM
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much looser.
how are you measuring the tension on the belts?
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01-09-2007, 08:05 PM
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Just best guess,
twist method I guess you would call it. 
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01-09-2007, 08:07 PM
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have you used the twist method before? not a very wise choice for someone who doesn't have the right feel...
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01-09-2007, 08:08 PM
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No,
I am looking for a gauge. (Not driving car) I like the looks of the kricket but have not found a place to buy it yet. The Porsche one is just too high.
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01-09-2007, 08:19 PM
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www.arnnworx.com - he's got a bunch of really good tools at a reasonable price...
some trust the krikit, some dont.. i haven't heard of anyone who doesn't trust Bruce's stuff...
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01-09-2007, 08:22 PM
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Can you use that tool (920X ) with the engine in? Is there room to read gauge?
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01-09-2007, 08:26 PM
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Duh, (I looked closer at photos on site)
It looks like it (the gauge) can rotate.
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01-09-2007, 08:30 PM
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I have and use the 920x gauge system and I must say that it works good for me.
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01-09-2007, 08:33 PM
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Ok I 'm sold,
especially if you guys think it sounds tight.
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01-09-2007, 08:35 PM
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well I do, but my opinion doesn't mean much compared to the others on this site....
maybe ask someone to borrow the 920x tool before you buy? I know someone on here was lending their 9201 tool out for free.... might be worth a quick search as i dont remember the user who was being so kind...
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One thing though with the 920x gauge you need to have the water pump that has the belt guard, the early pumps did not have this belt guard.
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01-09-2007, 08:51 PM
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The guy that has a 9201 that loans it out is Nick (many944s). But if you borrow it from him, return it fast as I'll be needing it soon.
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I thought I felt my ears burning
Sorry I haven't been on the board much lately, I am in the process of packing up the garage getting ready for the move to my new one.. As for the 9201, PM me with your address and I will get it shipped out to you. It ships in a crash-proof Pelican case (Ha... Pelican)anyway, it will come with instructions and the calibration tool. All I ask for is re-embursement on shipping (you can add a donation when shipping it back, but it is not required). Let me know, Nick
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01-10-2007, 07:56 AM
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Thanks, Is this the coolest forum on the planet or what?
I 'll post a follow up on how it sounds after.
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Got your PM, I'll be shipping the 9201 out in a couple of hours
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Ok I got the tool today and checked the balance belt. It was 6.6 before. It is set 3.3 now. (That was as close as I could get it, I 'll try to make a tool to hold the adj nut, Its a pain to do without it I can see now)
The timing belt is 8.0 the video is a little dark but it is at the same angle as the before shot. I think it sounds better. The question now is, how do I adjust the timing belt? Because it has a spring tensioner. (Or can I) BTY Thanks Nick
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1988 Porsche 944 
