tt9714

I recently came across a reference to an updated design for one of the water pipe/hose connections between the turbo and turbo water pump on the 944 Turbo.

IIRC, the "new" part is made from braided metal flex hose instead of the original rubber.

Details:
ORIGINAL
Pipe: 951.106.055.00
Hose: 951.106.248.00

UPDATED
Pipe: 999.230.365.02
Hose: 951.106.048.00

I have already pulled my turbo to replace the oil o-rings, so it would be a good time to take care of this item as well.

Can someone who has done the conversion post a picture with commentary? Is this a "must-do" or "nice to have" item?

951Tom

IIRC, my local dealer wanted $80 for the updated kit. It's a L-shaped hose with a special aluminum foil looking heat shield wrap & a new hose barb fitting. Looked like something for the space shuttle. I just reused my old hose. I'd consider it a "nice to have" but for $80 I said I'll pass.
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Perry 951

Same here. I am keeping the stock one... well.. not the one that was on the car, that one is now ash.