mikey_audiogeek

About 1/4 the cost of NOT doing it...

I agree with the comments about the dealership. You want this job done by someone who has done one in the last 12 months. A good indy or suitable local Rennlister will beat the dealership for experience and result.

Cheers,
Mike

Turbodan

what do you guys think of this kit:
https://www.ecstuning.com/Porsche-19...Kit/ES2642882/

V2Rocket

that's a f***ing ripoff.
you can get a belt kit and water pump for ~$350 via ZIMS or Paragon.

Turbodan

thank you now I know where to get it.

ekoz

This is one of those jobs that seems intimidating but isn't that bad. Especially if you by the right tools. Pin wrench, flywheel lock, good set of regular tools. But this is how you justify tool purchases.

divil

That water pump alone (Geba) is 320 from Paragon. Their timing belt kit is another 220. Zims is much cheaper but they don't mention the brand of the water pump. And maybe that doesn't matter. Maybe they're all exactly the same. But I don't think ECS is way off on those prices compared to the other vendors.

divil

+1, get the flywheel lock whatever you do.

ender928

+ 1 for Paragon Jason is top notch. I'm in the process of pretty much replacing everything I ordered $1500 in parts from them and had an issue. He took care of it right away.

Can't say the same for other vendors I used.

V2Rocket

Get a ZIMS rebuilt pump...they are available again and are the best in the business.

No reason to go new, IMO.

Adonay

I fail to understand why you need a flywheel lock to change the timingbelt i have one and only used it to loosen+tighten the crankbolt something you dont do when changing belts. Anyways i have a arnnworx maxi kit "tools" and the spanners alone is well worth the money to me.

V2Rocket

lock is very handy for WP change...not 100% necessary but nice.

KVDR

I feel a lot more comfortable doing a belt change knowing that the crank is locked to a consistent TDC. The sight-window can be a bit open to interpretation and I hate trying to find it more than once.

Then I only have to worry about camshaft position and making sure it's lined up...then two more times for balance shafts.

toddro

Agreed. I bought the flywheel lock, built my own spanner, and I had the standard tools to make it happen. I hate to be one of those "if I can do it, anyone can..." kind of guy but the resources on this website are incredible. I took a "master class" here on the forum (thank you ALL), I took a lot of notes, saved a lot of screenshots, and then I jumped in. I took my time, and used the opportunity to clean up a lot things and level set many items. The prices being quoted above would be a gut punch for me (oooof!), but I also don't have to rely on my 944 as my DD so I can take my time. If you're thinking about a DIY I would encourage you to go for it. I have really enjoyed the job and the challenge!

Cheers!

Todd

Tom Pultz

I would agree on the mileage, provided the time between belt changes is not too long. My last belt change was at ~ 33K miles, but it had been 11 years... and my cam belt had a full width crack and could have broken at any time. Not sure what a reasonable max time between changes is but I would think 4-5 years?