Belt Adjustment 944S
11-02-2006, 07:13 PM
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Belt Adjustment 944S
Is it necessary to have the timing belt adjusted with the "TOOL" on a 944S as there is a tension adjuster already there. I have always taken it to a dealer for an adjustment after I replaced the belts. I read today, however that the 16 valve motor does not need adjustment with the P9201 tool.
11-02-2006, 09:58 PM
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I've heard that the s2 motor or 968 motor don't need adjustment as they have a hydraulic tensioner. if the S has a spring tensioner then you have to use the 9201. However if the spring tensioner is working properly then it should probably get you pretty close to proper tension.
11-03-2006, 08:50 PM
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It wouldn't hurt to get the tension checked with the tool.
I had a bum tensioner that cost me a couple valve jobs
over the years before we determined it was the tensioner
not applying the proper tension. A new tensioner can be
had for between $200 and $300, if you want to go that
route.
Darren
'87 944S
I had a bum tensioner that cost me a couple valve jobs
over the years before we determined it was the tensioner
not applying the proper tension. A new tensioner can be
had for between $200 and $300, if you want to go that
route.
Darren
'87 944S
11-04-2006, 11:21 AM
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What is the mileage/history on your car? Chances are that your auto-tensioner is probably OK. You can't adjust the belt tension on a 16v engine as you would on an 8v engine which is the reason for the auto-tensioner. If you've got a criket tool you can check the tension with that just to be sure. It's pretty realiable to use.
However, there is an adjustment on the auto-tensioner assembly itself that can be adjusted if you are absolutely **** about belt tension but I've never heard of anyone actually adjusting it.
My car has over 160,000 miles on it and I've done the belts a few times and I personally hate the auto-tensioner as it is a PITA to work with but it does get easier each time you do it....
However, there is an adjustment on the auto-tensioner assembly itself that can be adjusted if you are absolutely **** about belt tension but I've never heard of anyone actually adjusting it.
My car has over 160,000 miles on it and I've done the belts a few times and I personally hate the auto-tensioner as it is a PITA to work with but it does get easier each time you do it....
11-04-2006, 07:50 PM
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My 944S has 245,000 miles on it and I have done the belts a few times myself and the tensioner is a PITA as you state. I have changed the tension roller once and will do it again this time. It's good insurance but I hate to give the dealer almost $100 for an initial tensioning and then a retension after the belt wears in(stretches).