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My timing belt / gaskets / exhaust replacement has begun
Hello all.
I'm sure this has all been written about endless times but I thought I would share my experience.
The work here of course pertains to my 1983 944.
I got the car this last fall and this is my big chance to truly get acquainted and make sure she is in a healthy running order.
So far I've:
- Removed the air filter assembly off
- Got the car to TDC
- Removed the starter
- Installed the fly wheel lock
- Removed the timing/balance belt covers
- Removed the belts (They actually looked good, my peace of mind is much better now)
- Removed the 4 roller/tensioners to be replaced
In this process I've wiped up oil gunge, treated surface rusted nuts bolts, and have gotten an eye on every part to ensure things aren't trashed.
Next to do:
- Remove the fuel injector rail
- Remove the cam tower
- Drain the coolant
- Remove the exhaust
- Remove the head
Then:
- Replace the exhaust
- Re-install everything, cleaning everything and replace all gaskets along the way
I look forward to no more leaks (exhaust or oil), less smoldering oil smell, and maybe find a couple of horsies.
Good luck, Joey! Keep us posted on how things go! Hopefully you have a couple of days off from swchool so you can make this all happen in a relatively short time...And you are pulling the head, because???
Good luck, Joey! Keep us posted on how things go! Hopefully you have a couple of days off from swchool so you can make this all happen in a relatively short time...And you are pulling the head, because???
I have many nights and weekends . I am planning to pull the head merely to replace the gasket underneath it.
Does a 944 NOT have fuel injection while its injectors are removed? Hmmmmmmmmmmm
One of my injectors, shown here, left its little black cap in the hole when I pulled the injectors out with the rail.
Do you all suppose this one injector is done for now?
I think If I try to put it back in and seat it in to the little black cap that fuel is likely to shoot everywhere.
What do you guys think?
Also, rubber glove fingers and rubber bands are a great way to seal stuff off ;-)
Looking good Joey, If you're not to strapped for funds I would add sending out those injectors to get rebuilt and balanced. I used Marren($117.40), and very happy with their service.
Also, while all the rollers are off the front, I would do front engine seal; balance shaft seals, crank and cam sleeve/seals. Dont save $ on aftermarket seals, I found out the hard way they dont fit tight enough and weep oil or just push out. Go get them from Sunset Porsche.
Good luck and keep the pics coming, Kevin
Does a 944 NOT have fuel injection while its injectors are removed? Hmmmmmmmmmmm
One of my injectors, shown here, left its little black cap in the hole when I pulled the injectors out with the rail.
Do you all suppose this one injector is done for now?
I think If I try to put it back in and seat it in to the little black cap that fuel is likely to shoot everywhere.
What do you guys think?
Also, rubber glove fingers and rubber bands are a great way to seal stuff off ;-)
Its not just the hat left in the hole. But the rubber O ring is either stuck there too or the O ring popped off and is missing. I think you might get leaks if you simply try to reuse as is. At the very least you need to clean them and replace the O rings.
Tempest, DOOD, please!
I would love some.
After I tap that thing out the last thing I wanted to do was put another one in.
Seriously, I was holding the bit in so tight when I was turning it and it actually made that good cracking noise like it was going to brake loose.
Then, schwoooon, the bit just turned in the head of the screw like it was butter. Zoinks!
Joey..since the inside of the screw/bolt is gone, the next alternative is to go to the parts/hardware store and get a set of Irwin bolt extractors. they will grip the outside of the remains of the screw head and hopefully remove it..if not, it will grind off the remains to the shank size and the cam pulley should slide off the bolt..where you can PB blaster it and use vise grips to get it out of the cam..I can't remember right now if it is countersunk or stands proud from the cam pulley..as my car is several miles away right now..you might have to dremel the head off if you can..then use the vise grips...others may have a better way..jus sayin..
Don't bother with an extractor. Just drill the head off. This happens all the time. Do a search and you will find a hundred threads discussing this same issue.
03-29-2015, 01:06 PM
My timing belt / gaskets / exhaust replacement has begun
. I am planning to pull the head merely to replace the gasket underneath it.
