docmirror

I didn't get a timing cover with my 968 so I wanted to try the clear one on ebay and see how it does. The ad on ebay says it fits 924/944/968 but with some trimming on the 968. It arrived yesterday, and I got busy installing it. Here is the pics, and my opinion of the fitment.

The cover looks like it is made of good quality polycarbonate material. It has great optical clarity, and is thick enough to be solidly mounted. The shipping was fine, but there were not instructions. All the ad said was that it would need to be trimmed for the 968. I laid it over the original timing cover which I got form ebay also, and you can see where the differences are. I'm guessing it will fit directly over the 944/951 position with no mods.

I trimmed the upper left fitment under the dist cap so it was a crescent like the original. Then I started fitting it to the lower cover. Two of the tabs for the bolt holes needed to be hogged out a bit to mate up to my lower cover. I used a dremel to put a slot where there was a hole. I used a small washer to insure it would stay in place. The cover also has a small gap in the lower left where there is an arc in the lower timing cover. I'm guessing the 944 will be a better fit.

Over all, I'm satisfied with the product, and would recommend it for those who want to keep an eye on the belts, and are not completely **** about perfection in fit. If it were on a 944, it may be much better. Pics to follow.

docmirror

Cover and some of the mods for the 968 lower piece. Note the gap at the lower center of the cover where there is an arc in the lower black cover.

Butters944

PICS OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN

docmirror

Please look directly above your shouted message and hammer.

Butters944

Dammit! Beat me to it by seconds!

Butters944

Looks good

V2Rocket

now to do your cover justice you need to rebuild the engine and media-blast everything and replace all hardware with freshly zinc'd parts

fwb42

Looks to fit terrible. Mislocated mounting holes or for the wrong engine?

VirginiaF1

Although not the correct cover for your particular lump, the idea of seeing the belts is crackin'.
Great idea! The open gap at lower right seems moisture problematic..
Good luck and thanks for pix

Will Feather

I want one... ebay link for reference?

Like Spencer said, if I were to get a clear cover, I'm not going to want to see old crummy pulleys and hardware....could open up a can of worms!

docmirror

I had a suspicion that this thread would lead to discussion of the aesthetic aspects of the engine, but for me, the practicality of the inspection of the belt is paramount. I will be doing some cleaning down there later. It will not be all new, just cleaner.

docmirror

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-944-...#ht_500wt_1202

I'm guessing from the pic that this is a 924 engine, as the 944 has the arc in the top right of the bottom section.

It appears if you use PN 944.105.048.00, that is the lower section that doesn't have the arc and will mate up better. I may get one of these for my car so the gap is gone.

931guru

The fit looks like ***.

docmirror

Please refer to post #12, last line.

V2Rocket

Yea guys, the 944 has a different belt cover than the 968. Having different tensioners and cam gear housings necessitated that.