35thSLP

Does anyone know if there is a template to modify the rear timing belt cover to the updated water pumps?

Granite 944

Yes, there is a template. Its just a upper and lower template that you print out (resizing it to basicly fit inside the back cover), and mark for cutout, everything in between the two part template. Heres pics of them, I think you should be able to resize these, and use for templates if you want. I made a set of templates out of heavy cardboard some time back, and have used those a few times.

35thSLP

Thanks!

ibkevin

Ok, Ok, everyone asks one and I'm resisting the urge. What's this do/go to/affect?

AznDrgn

It allows you to use the late style waterpump with the belt guard on it.

signjoe

Fantastic!!!!
I'm in the process of restoring my '83 n/a and I got the newer waterpump (brand new from ebay) and I was a bit puzzled by the beltguard- now this post has sorted that out! This place is great and I don't think I'd be able to keep up the enthusiasm to do the car without all the information I find on these boards.
Thanks
Joe

ibkevin

Thanks Azn, if my 83' ever goes I'll have the templates!

Signjoe, I love to hear how Rennlist has helped yet another Porsche owner out of a jam. Ever considered a membership?

944_S_TYPE

You should join rennlist as a member!

Mike C.

True enough Signjoe. Back when I first bought my car (well sonny, it was back in 88....) there was no such support. Luckily, a local Porsche garage was willing to give advice to one of the few DIY people they ever encountered. They were absolutely amazed when I brought the car in for a tech inspection after putting a new clutch in. They had seen several failed attempts by people who had done clutches on the 'normal' American car layout. They even had a few cars come in from other non-Porsche shops that screwed them up when trying to do a clutch.

Charlie944

If you are in there you might want to do this as well. It allows you to remove and replace the H2O pump without having to pull the crank and balance shaft sprockets to get the rear timing cover off. A much quicker alternative!

Granite 944

signjoe, and anyone else for that matter. In my opinion, its obvious that Rennlist is a great place to be. Great source of info, commradrie, ect...ect....OH... and don't forget the best adminstrator and moderators a discussion board could EVER hope for! (thats got to be good for at least one brownie point....eh? )

Join when your ready, and your conscience starts telling you that you should. Thats all that I think is what anyone could really ask for. Some see it real quick, and do so quick, some are not sure, cheap, or just not flush with money. However, the money issue (at least for me) is hard to swallow, considering all the money that is being saved by being here in the first place, and even harder when one posts about ANY and all the upgrades/goodies/bling-bling they may have just put on there car time after time, without becoming a full fledged paying member. My belief is, (as others) support those that support you. Follow your conscience. People here are not fools. They generally see thru the BS. Your doing just fine as far as I am concerned at this point.

I don't know if this is mentioned in the "new to Rennlist" posting, but, I think everyone should have a few things in their possession if they are serious about having and owning one of these cars. That is 1: Paid Rennlist membership 2: Copy of the FSM for the 944, and should even consider the one for the 924 (if your working with the earlies in particular). 3: Know where Clark's garage is, and refer to it often. 4: A subscription to ALLDATA.com, and print out, or keep access to every service bulletin written regarding your car. Its a huge source of info, and very, very much worth the price of that subsciption also....just like Rennlist. I've rambled enough..........Have fun!