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Old 07-23-2012, 01:24 AM
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Default Woodruff keys -- hard to find!!

Hi, I'm looking to obtain 2 or 3 woodruff keys for my balance shaft sprockets. I need at least 2 (1 for each sprocket). They are crescent-shaped...see pic.
Believe it or not, these are these are the last parts I need to finish the job! Please help if you can.
Thanks in advance. pm me.

The part # is N0127082

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I was able to use 2 smaller woodruff keys I found at the local hardware store. They had the correct length and radius but individually they were different sizes and too thin. When I laid one on top of another, however, they matched the original key that came from the balance shaft. I had it with me to use as a guide, if you don't have one it may be a bit harder to figure out. Find the dim. of the original and see if you can create it using 2 smaller keys. Worked for me.
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Originally Posted by froby944
I was able to use 2 smaller woodruff keys I found at the local hardware store.

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They cost $1.47 from Porsche, last time I bought one.

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Item #8
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...15&Line_Item=3
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Porsche had them a year ago. About $1.
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thanks! got it.
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Also, if you can't find them anywhere else, call Ellison Porsche in Atlanta. They've always had hard to find stuff for 944's.
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Originally Posted by mytrplseven
Also, if you can't find them anywhere else, call Ellison Porsche in Atlanta. They've always had hard to find stuff for 944's.
Thanks, I ended up finding a nice source. It's Sierra Madre Collection at https://www.sierramadrecollection.com



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