Flywheel lock and belt tensioner
08-14-2018, 05:15 PM
#1
Track Day
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Flywheel lock and belt tensioner
Does anyone in the Cleveland Ohio area have a flywheel lock and belt tensioner tool for a 83 944 that I can borrow or rent? I am to the point in the project where I am changing the belts, pulleys and water pump and am trying to save a few bucks. Any help would really be appreciated.
08-14-2018, 09:22 PM
#3
I understand that you want to save some money. But you do need to make a investment in certain tools for these cars. Kind of reminds me of when I rented a wet saw from Home Depot when I redid the bathroom. Then I redid the kitchen and needed a wet saw again. So I bought one like I should have the first time.
08-14-2018, 10:27 PM
#4
Three Wheelin'
I understand that you want to save some money. But you do need to make a investment in certain tools for these cars. Kind of reminds me of when I rented a wet saw from Home Depot when I redid the bathroom. Then I redid the kitchen and needed a wet saw again. So I bought one like I should have the first time.
08-14-2018, 10:41 PM
#5
Racer
Does anyone in the Cleveland Ohio area have a flywheel lock and belt tensioner tool for a 83 944 that I can borrow or rent? I am to the point in the project where I am changing the belts, pulleys and water pump and am trying to save a few bucks. Any help would really be appreciated.
http://www.arnnworx.com/catalog/
But careful with the belt tension, there are guys out there with the Porsche belt zenmaster feel and have no troubles adjusting it by hand.
08-14-2018, 10:55 PM
#6
Drifting
Flywheel lock: yes. Tensioner tool? Sorry.. but... never felt the belt tension is that crazy critical, and I’ve changed many a timing belt on a variety of cars.
Funny thing: how often do you really hear “timing belt broke!”?
Funny thing: how often do you really hear “timing belt broke!”?
08-15-2018, 03:11 PM
#7
Yes but however close You Think You Are it's not going to be to spec. Doesn't your pride and joy deserve something better than close enough belt tension like the guys do at the Firestone auto and tire center?
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08-15-2018, 05:54 PM
#8
Drifting
What my pride & joy deserves next is a new windshield; I can no longer see out off the heavily-pitted original! Yep. The car and I are gonna love that far more than a belt tension tool 
08-15-2018, 07:55 PM
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08-17-2018, 01:13 PM
#11
I made my own. Piece of flat stock with oversized holes for the bolts so you can adjust it, then tack weld a small piece of angle iron to it to engage the starter ring teeth. If it is in a good position, finish welding, if not move it and try again. Literally took less than 30 minutes to make.
08-17-2018, 10:35 PM
#12
Racer
I made my own. Piece of flat stock with oversized holes for the bolts so you can adjust it, then tack weld a small piece of angle iron to it to engage the starter ring teeth. If it is in a good position, finish welding, if not move it and try again. Literally took less than 30 minutes to make.
Last edited by Swenny; 08-18-2018 at 11:38 AM.