Tools to get the job done right...
07-20-2009, 10:52 AM
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Since you're not picking up the car until August, you have time for some light reading 
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http://alordofchaos.com/Documents/944_owners_manual.mht
^ ^ ^ First thing I do with a new-to-me car
Chances are, transmission fluid has never been changed - a good synthetic will do wonders.
On the oil, the filter is "upside down" - it'll leak all over if you're not prepared. Wrap a plastic shopping bag just under the filter and pull it tightly against the mount to catch the oil, and have lots of rags handy. Don't use xW30 oil, manual specs 20w50 but people here have used xW40 and xW50.
:http://alordofchaos.com/Documents/944_owners_manual.mht
^ ^ ^ First thing I do with a new-to-me car
Chances are, transmission fluid has never been changed - a good synthetic will do wonders.
On the oil, the filter is "upside down" - it'll leak all over if you're not prepared. Wrap a plastic shopping bag just under the filter and pull it tightly against the mount to catch the oil, and have lots of rags handy. Don't use xW30 oil, manual specs 20w50 but people here have used xW40 and xW50.
07-20-2009, 10:57 AM
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20w50?!?!!? I'm glad you said something, I'd of probably put in Mobile 1 to the tune of 10w30...
What do you recommend? And I was planning on a K&N oil filter, unless someone has a better one to use in a similar price range?
What about the other fluids, what's good for what? (Besides break, that's been covered).
And still wondering where to buy new engine seals.
What do you recommend? And I was planning on a K&N oil filter, unless someone has a better one to use in a similar price range?
What about the other fluids, what's good for what? (Besides break, that's been covered).
And still wondering where to buy new engine seals.
07-20-2009, 12:27 PM
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http://www.paragon-products.com/
http://www.pelicanparts.com/
http://www.944online.com/
07-20-2009, 02:59 PM
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While you are reading...
Since you're not picking up the car until August, you have time for some light reading :
http://alordofchaos.com/Documents/944_owners_manual.mht
:http://alordofchaos.com/Documents/944_owners_manual.mht
Forewarning, asking about oil and other fluids is going to get you a blue billion different answers. Do an open search of the threads on "oil" and you will understand what I am saying, extremely easy to "over-educate" yourself on the slippery stuff.
Welcome to the forum !!!
07-20-2009, 03:28 PM
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Many people will disagree with me but if you are on a budget, I have 2 words for you - HARBOR FREIGHT
They have everything you need for ridiculously low prices. I have spent just a few hundred dollars for every tool I need and yes, the quality is not as good but I am not a professional mechanic. I would rather have a variety of tools and have the right tool for the job than have a tool that will last a million years.
The only tool of theirs that broke so far was my $10 angle grinder (easily 40 elsewhere) which I took back and swapped for new no problem, no questions asked. Sign up for their email fliers and you get very good coupons like 20% off. do it now.
www.harborfreight.com
They have everything you need for ridiculously low prices. I have spent just a few hundred dollars for every tool I need and yes, the quality is not as good but I am not a professional mechanic. I would rather have a variety of tools and have the right tool for the job than have a tool that will last a million years.
The only tool of theirs that broke so far was my $10 angle grinder (easily 40 elsewhere) which I took back and swapped for new no problem, no questions asked. Sign up for their email fliers and you get very good coupons like 20% off. do it now.
www.harborfreight.com
07-20-2009, 03:36 PM
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I know, because I just switched to clear Endless.
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I have a full front engine seal kit here including the cam bolt, cam sleeve, balance sleeves and oil pump sleeve gear that I will sell for $125. Also, if you still need the timing belt kit , etc.. , let me know and I can cut you a deal on that as well.
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Seal kits...
I've been told this car leaks some oil going down the road, but not while parked. Sounds like a small seal issue to me.
I searched thru Clark's Garage for "seal" and found replacement instructions for:
LUBE-01, Oil Cooler General Information and Seal Replacement
LUBE-08, Front Crankshaft Oil Seal Replacement
CAM-03, Camshaft Assembly Oil Seal Replacement
ENG-14, Balance Shaft Oil Seal Replacement
Also, under Crankshaft there is a link for "Rear Oil Seal Replacement" but the link doesn't work...
Which of these seals should I be obtaining and trying to replace?
I searched thru Clark's Garage for "seal" and found replacement instructions for:
LUBE-01, Oil Cooler General Information and Seal Replacement
LUBE-08, Front Crankshaft Oil Seal Replacement
CAM-03, Camshaft Assembly Oil Seal Replacement
ENG-14, Balance Shaft Oil Seal Replacement
Also, under Crankshaft there is a link for "Rear Oil Seal Replacement" but the link doesn't work...
Which of these seals should I be obtaining and trying to replace?
