Question about the 944
05-04-2005, 04:14 PM
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When replacing the belts, do you need to replace those tentioners?
How much is your insurance premium assuming that you're not getting full coverage?
The 924 and the 944 looks exactly the same (let's say 70%). Does it have similar problems like the 944 with the belts and all those other questions I asked?
05-04-2005, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by bigsheldy
I think the tensioners were only on the late model 944s (1985.5 and on). My insurance is $112 a month for minimal coverage and I'm 18. And yes, I would imagine the 924s have the same general problems since they use the same basic engines as 944s.
As for replacement - it typically depends on mileage. Very high miles and it's a good idea to replace all pulleys and tensioners.
As for the 924 - that is an entirely different engine. It is a 2.0 liter Audi engine. To the best of my knowledge it is not an interference engine. It is also quite anemic by comparison to the 944 engine. You pretty much need the 924 turbo to get a car that moves. If you mean the 924S - then scratch what I just wrote. The 924S has the body style of the 924 but the engine and powertrain of the 944.
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05-04-2005, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Scott at Team Harco
There are tensioner pulleys on all 944s as far as I know. I think there are some so called, automatic tensioners on later models (87+?). Everything I have read is that even these need to be properly tensioned and maintained.
As for replacement - it typically depends on mileage. Very high miles and it's a good idea to replace all pulleys and tensioners.
As for the 924 - that is an entirely different engine. It is a 2.0 liter Audi engine. To the best of my knowledge it is not an interference engine. It is also quite anemic by comparison to the 944 engine. You pretty much need the 924 turbo to get a car that moves. If you mean the 924S - then scratch what I just wrote. The 924S has the body style of the 924 but the engine and powertrain of the 944.
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As for replacement - it typically depends on mileage. Very high miles and it's a good idea to replace all pulleys and tensioners.
As for the 924 - that is an entirely different engine. It is a 2.0 liter Audi engine. To the best of my knowledge it is not an interference engine. It is also quite anemic by comparison to the 944 engine. You pretty much need the 924 turbo to get a car that moves. If you mean the 924S - then scratch what I just wrote. The 924S has the body style of the 924 but the engine and powertrain of the 944.
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Good thing he doesn't listen to me.
