Dryslick13

I'm working on replacing all on the front of the engine. Want to make sure that I'm getting all parts that I would need for the job. Here is a list of what I ordered:

1) timing/balance shaft belt kit with rollers etc.
2) new style water pump and gasket
3) thermostate with gaskets
4) balance shaft gears as someone took a set of pliers to the teeth at some point.
5) cam gear on crank (looked worn)
6) w/p studs
7) belt separator with special nuts
8) radiator hoses
9) front engine seal kit

Cam gear has been replaced and still looks good. Did I miss anything?

theykallmekem

Make sure the fan sensor and the thermostat are the same temperature range so they don't turn on at different times.

Arominus

You need the flywheel lock and the balance shaft tool if you don't already have them.

Kevsporsche944

I'm about to redo my belts. I never heard of camshaft gear being apart of a timing belt change.
I was going to have my oil cooler resealed Should I have these done when doing a timing change?

Arominus

It would be if it was damaged. Otherwise if it looks good you shouldn't have to mess with it. I would do the cooler seals while your in there, its just going to let go if you don't and that really sucks to deal with when it goes (ask me how i know). If you don't know when it was done its probably worth doing it.

Mike C.

If you plan to change the camshaft front seal the cam gear must be removed. Dryslick, you didn't specifically list the oil pump (front main) seal. If you plan to change it, look closely at the oil pump drive gear- if it has a groove where the seal lip rides, get a new one (or a leak will recur). This also goes for the balance shaft seals. There are replaceable sleeves for this same reason.

Geldfalle 944

Beer..

Dryslick13

Will check out those sleeves and looks like I will do the oil cooler while I have everything appart. Will be glad to get all this done. Shouldn't have to worry about anything for quite a while. Just speeding tickets!

Landseer

Flywheel lock.

Install thermostat into pump before mounting pump.

Is it dry / no oil leaks, around the balance shaft boxes? Much bigger job to seal those with motor in.

spanky

I would replace all of the shaft keys, and all seals except the cam shaft seal if it isnt leaking.

F18Rep

Ya know, those cogs are really soft. I bet you could debur them easily with a file. Just a thought. Bruce

944V8inDFW

you forgot the corn liquor and hand guns