peterjcb

Where's the best place to order the cam chain tensioner pad?

joseph mitro

doesn't either pelican parts or paragon products have it?

my advice would be to replace the entire tensioner assembly. only $300 vs $3000 for repair of a 16 valve head (ask me how I know). it has both upper and lower tensioner pads

pete944

Zim's has it for around $25.

peterjcb

Zims quoted me $35 plus shipping. I dunno but it sound a little high for just a piece of plastic.

Mongo

IMO I'd do the whole thing too if I had a 944S. You can never be too careful.

Andy

peterjcb

I just pulled it out and the replacement pad is coming from Zims in a few days. Actually the whole assembly, including the pads, looks pretty good. The bottom pad shows almost no sign of wear and I can read the part number off it.

Jim 944S

Cams don't come out for the chain tensioner. Very simple job, just a few minutes and even then the greater amount of time is spent taking off the cam cover! I think I paid 250 or so for mine and was worth it for peace of mind.

Jim 1987 944S

peterjcb

You're right! The hardest part was getting the cover off.
A cuple of those bolts were really tight. I was careful to be patient in removing them.

Jfrahm

You can get the pad from your dealer for $3-4. It has a 928 part number you can get off of this site or PET.

-Joel

peterjcb

Joel, I went to the dealer today and their computer didn't show a pad just the whole assembly for like $325.00
After seeing the condition of the pads & the tensioner assembly in my hands, I'm satisfied in just replacing the top pad. I have too many more important priorities on the car to addresss right now like the water pump, belts, etc...

pete944

Zims raised their price. It was $25 last time I looked. It does say $35 on their site now.
I'm glad I have a spare.

Jfrahm

Most dealers cannot look the part up (don't ask me why) but can order it with the part number:

928 105 509 01

-Joel.

IMB951

How often should the CTT be replaced? Checked?

Mine was in 2002... 9k miles ago...

944S2NUT

You are lucky to even find one. Porsche yanked the pads off the market making only the entire tensioner availablr

mossy

If you have trouble finding the part for the S, I believe that the 928S4 has the same pads (anybody know if that's true???). I agree with the others here, if you're doing the pads, at least do the chain (and consider doing the tensioner). Make sure you reinstall securely, and check it after 100 and 1000 miles. Good luck!!!