1nice944

Sorry,I know its been alot of post.
Ok,I got the car with 51000 miles,Timing belts,shaft,rollers,water pump were done at 33000 back in 05.Porsche dealer said years do not matter others say it does.this thing has me on pins and needles ...should I change it now?Dealer wants$1300.anyone in San Diego knows how to do it and has the tools would like to help me out I would appreciate it....Thanks

Mike951

The belt is 6 years old...pretty old. I'd change it...is it really worth the stress?

AFAIK rule of thumb is ~ 30k or 6 years whichever comes first...which is usually the 6 years...

Just replaced the belts on an '86 951 that I'm selling...same scenario...belts done in 04...

-Mike

Mr.Rodgers

Dang, $1300 at a dealer. Thats a steal

However, its probably just for the belts and no new seals or water pump or anything.

I'd say go ahead and do it so you can stop worrying about it

V2Rocket

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carlege

Doing your Home work before you bought the car would have paid off. Time dosent matter? Its a rubber belt... like hell it doesnt matter. What did you pay for the car?

1nice944

I understand that.that's why I asking the? Doesn't matter what I paid for the car.the car has lots of records and only has 18000 miles on timing-seals-water pump-ect.I asked the Porsche dealer were the work was done and they said age did not matter only mileage.but I will change it soon.




QUOTE=carlege;8542011]Doing your Home work before you bought the car would have paid off. Time dosent matter? Its a rubber belt... like hell it doesnt matter. What did you pay for the car?[/QUOTE]

F40LM

Change it. I recommend doing it yourself. Offer a free adult beverage or two here and you will have some folks begging to help you in San Diego. Buy a Kevlar timing belt and the tools. I did just my belts first time on my own with only manuals and Van's videos (downloaded from Youtube) to guide me and it was not bad at all. In a month or so I will go back in and replace the rollers and water pump.

Looking back now if I would have paid someone $1300 for the belt change I would be kicking myself in rear for wasting so much money on something that is very doable at home.

My .02 worth

michael

pettybird

for $1300 you could buy a very nice set of new tools from Sears, the P9201 tool and all of the specialty tools. It's intimidating but not hard. Do as suggested and see who'll come and supervise.

1nice944

Thanks




QUOTE=F40LM;8542535]Change it. I recommend doing it yourself. Offer a free adult beverage or two here and you will have some folks begging to help you in San Diego. Buy a Kevlar timing belt and the tools. I did just my belts first time on my own with only manuals and Van's videos (downloaded from Youtube) to guide me and it was not bad at all. In a month or so I will go back in and replace the rollers and water pump.

Looking back now if I would have paid someone $1300 for the belt change I would be kicking myself in rear for wasting so much money on something that is very doable at home.

My .02 worth

michael[/QUOTE]

carlege

No need to get defensive

come on Year, Pictures, Color, Types of wheels? im guessing not a Turbo But maybe turbo money

mytrplseven

If you're somewhat handy with hand tools, fairly automotive knowledgeable and love to work on cars, the first time you do one of these the learning curve will go straight up. Then in about 1500 miles (assuming you don't get a kevlar belt) you'll need to recheck and probably tighten the tensioners it's be a snap! I'd do it regardless if it was Kevlar or not....can't hurt. Have fun. If I lived in SD I'd take you up on the beverages and help with the project.

1nice944

1985 1 gold on brown cookie cutters.....this is my first 944 I have had 4 912 and have done a lot of work myself..2x1969 912 1x 1966 and 1x1976... I just dont have the right tools.

1nice944

1nice944

Just installed my 1985 phone for show....brings me back....$1.50 min. Still lights up.

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