porscheEH!

Hey there dudes!, I'm new to the forum, My name is Phil and I own a 1983 Porsche 944.


I just did my water pump, got everything back together, Started her up and she runs great! But the balance belt had a whining sound so i Rechecked the tension and losened to exactly 28lbs, plus adjusted the Idler a bit and it quieted down a bit. It still has a Slight belt whine though, Is a slight whine normal??? or should it be perfectly quiet? I am also unsure of where the idler should be, I didn't Mark it when I took it off hehe.

V2Rocket

It's normal. You learn to love it

Makes people think you're packing a blower...

porscheEH!

awsome, thats what I wanted to hear

Zporsche944

I take it your from canada... which province?

V2Rocket

Eh?

schwank

Yep, don't worry. I've done this on several cars now and no matter what I do I cannot get rid of the whine. Too loose, and it vibrates against the belt housing. Too tight, and it screams like a tea kettle. I went for the happy medium between slapping the plastic housing and very loud whine. Basically, it seems you get some no matter what.

porscheEH!

I'm live in Washago, Ontario. Thanks for the quick replys!!

Ron Earp

Have you thought about maybe a different type of belt?

I don't know 944s, I'm new here. But if it is a ribbed belt there is a good chance you can find a Goodyear Gaterback belt that will fit. These are quieter belts that might help if the while is from the belt itself.

Ron

Andy1212

The balance shaft belt is not ribbed.

Zporsche944

its double sided

V2Rocket

Double toothed

That's what makes it whine.