It Has Begun...
09-22-2011, 04:38 PM
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It Has Begun...
Well guys it has begun my first water pump, timing belt, balance belt and front seals expedition on my 951. Sadly it started to rain during progress but I was able to get the car on some stands, remove front bumper (stands plotted against me), removed the v-belt, serpentine belt, front timing covers and the starter. My water pump should be arriving tomorrow from Ups and hopefully by that time I will be ready and waiting for it. Sadly I didn't have enough money for new rollers but I plan to change them during the first tension interval of the timing belt.
09-22-2011, 05:40 PM
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Honestly from what I've read and watched (Van's youtube vids) its real easy... I'll let you know when it's done how bad it is for a first timer, since it's mine as well.
I need to go buy a 24mm socket, thought I had one but oh well.
I need to go buy a 24mm socket, thought I had one but oh well.
09-22-2011, 07:11 PM
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Nope I am using common tools and tightening the belts by hand using Van's methods and the 90 degree twist. The seals I bought from work, I just bought the seals by them selves not the metal sleeves and o-rings.
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09-22-2011, 08:31 PM
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I'm doing mine right now as well. Hit me up if you have any questions.
My dirty little secret is that I never take off the gland nut from the crank. It makes the job only marginally more difficult, but you save a whole lotta hassle with taking that bad boy off, and perhaps having oil pressure issues after the job is done (do a search for how common this is).
My dirty little secret is that I never take off the gland nut from the crank. It makes the job only marginally more difficult, but you save a whole lotta hassle with taking that bad boy off, and perhaps having oil pressure issues after the job is done (do a search for how common this is).
09-22-2011, 08:59 PM
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Just ordered my front strut inserts belts kit n pump kit. went Kevlar at Rennbay. Plan to head up to Richmond to meet up with JohnKoaWood next Sunday. Should be a Sunday funday gotta love this community 
Still interested in coming out n being a second pair of hands/ eyes for ya cyclone. I pm'd you my contact info Let me know. Or keep lone wolfing it
Still interested in coming out n being a second pair of hands/ eyes for ya cyclone. I pm'd you my contact info Let me know. Or keep lone wolfing it
09-22-2011, 09:23 PM
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I'm doing mine right now as well. Hit me up if you have any questions.
My dirty little secret is that I never take off the gland nut from the crank. It makes the job only marginally more difficult, but you save a whole lotta hassle with taking that bad boy off, and perhaps having oil pressure issues after the job is done (do a search for how common this is).
My dirty little secret is that I never take off the gland nut from the crank. It makes the job only marginally more difficult, but you save a whole lotta hassle with taking that bad boy off, and perhaps having oil pressure issues after the job is done (do a search for how common this is).
09-22-2011, 10:11 PM
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The belt will have to come off as you pull the rear belt cover down and out, there's some manipulating the cover around studs, bolts, brackets, etc.
The assembly is the reverse. Place the cover almost in position before you put the belt around the crankshaft sprocket, once the belt is snug against the sprocket, the rear cover can then be manipulated back in place. Once the 2 long bolts that hold that cover are in the belt will not fall away from the sprocket. Proceed as usual.
I did this exact thing last night.
The assembly is the reverse. Place the cover almost in position before you put the belt around the crankshaft sprocket, once the belt is snug against the sprocket, the rear cover can then be manipulated back in place. Once the 2 long bolts that hold that cover are in the belt will not fall away from the sprocket. Proceed as usual.
I did this exact thing last night.
09-23-2011, 12:23 AM
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09-23-2011, 12:29 PM
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Belts are off... but I can't seem to get the balance shaft rollers with the key ways off nor the large gear off the crank.... :|
Look at all the wonderful oil and coolant... makes me hungry for pig slop
09-23-2011, 01:14 PM
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@Cyclone: Good work!!
@ Anyone afraid to do auto repair... Don't Be!
I have preformed every service on my Car from Air Filter to Clutch; I once rebuilt a motorcycle engine in my apartment... I have had zero mechanical training. Its really just following steps correctly, and using the right parts/tools.. (The online resources for 944s is unbelievable compared to other cars; this makes it a great car to learn on)
Auto Mechanics is a Science not an Art; following steps and being patient. (High Pain Tolerance Helps too!)
What makes a Good Mechanic is not the ability to replace parts, its having the knowledge to troubleshoot and identify problems <--- This takes lots of time/experience
Is this like Sunday, or Next Sunday? I'll come join the fun 
@ Anyone afraid to do auto repair... Don't Be!
I have preformed every service on my Car from Air Filter to Clutch; I once rebuilt a motorcycle engine in my apartment... I have had zero mechanical training. Its really just following steps correctly, and using the right parts/tools.. (The online resources for 944s is unbelievable compared to other cars; this makes it a great car to learn on)
Auto Mechanics is a Science not an Art; following steps and being patient. (High Pain Tolerance Helps too!)
What makes a Good Mechanic is not the ability to replace parts, its having the knowledge to troubleshoot and identify problems <--- This takes lots of time/experience
09-23-2011, 01:17 PM
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@Cyclone: Good work!!
For anyone that is a afraid auto repair... Don't Be!
I have preformed every service on my Car from Air Filter to Clutch; I once rebuilt a motorcycle engine in my apartment... I have had zero mechanical training. Its really just following steps correctly, and using the right parts/tools.. (The online resources for 944s is unbelievable compared to other cars; this makes it a great car to learn on)
Auto Mechanics is a Science not an Art; following steps and being patient. (High Pain Tolerance Helps too!)
What makes a Good Mechanic is not the ability to replace parts, its having the knowledge to troubleshoot and identify problems <--- This takes lots of time/experience
Is this like Sunday, or Next Sunday? I'll come join the fun
For anyone that is a afraid auto repair... Don't Be!
I have preformed every service on my Car from Air Filter to Clutch; I once rebuilt a motorcycle engine in my apartment... I have had zero mechanical training. Its really just following steps correctly, and using the right parts/tools.. (The online resources for 944s is unbelievable compared to other cars; this makes it a great car to learn on)
Auto Mechanics is a Science not an Art; following steps and being patient. (High Pain Tolerance Helps too!)
What makes a Good Mechanic is not the ability to replace parts, its having the knowledge to troubleshoot and identify problems <--- This takes lots of time/experience
Is this like Sunday, or Next Sunday? I'll come join the fun