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retrofit belt tensioner?
I'm very new to the Porsche world. Is is possible to retrofit anautomatic ensioner to a 1986 944?
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02-11-2003, 07:01 PM
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Gene,
I have no clue but welcome to the board! Alex or Ahmet or afjuvat should know John |
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02-11-2003, 10:43 PM
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It's doable, but involves some work. I personally don't think it's worth it (I have had two 944s, one normally aspirated and another turbo, neither w/the automatic tensioner. The 944 was sold at 110+k with no timing belt failures, the turbo is going on at 191k+ with no failures to date), others disagree. Much easier to do with the block out of the car.
Ahmet
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02-11-2003, 10:49 PM
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Technically, it can be done
involves removing the engine, drilling and tapping the block. IMO, not worth the trouble. AFJuvat
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02-12-2003, 05:40 AM
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1984 Porsche 944 2.5 liter, 8 valve 
