Got the Krikit today
10-22-2003, 08:02 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Got the Krikit today
Got it NAPA for $10.50. We can start using this for the timing belt party this Sunday.
It says "the minimum tension for v-belt should be 50 lbs". Don't our 944's require 40 lbs ? Does our timing and balance shaft belts qualify for "V-Belts" ?
It says "the minimum tension for v-belt should be 50 lbs". Don't our 944's require 40 lbs ? Does our timing and balance shaft belts qualify for "V-Belts" ?
10-22-2003, 08:07 PM
#2
No, they don't. V-belts are just that, belts in a wedge or v shape. Ours are toothed belts, and many cars run serpentine belts. V-belts can be found on older cars mostly, though some newer cars may have them.
10-22-2003, 10:45 PM
#3
Race Car
esanmiguel - i purchased the same thing from texas porsche parts, and the insert they included says 28 lbs for the balance shaft belt and 40 lbs for a new timing belt (35 lbs for a used timing belt)
hope this helps
hope this helps
10-22-2003, 10:46 PM
#4
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I just bought mine today as well, for $10.67, belt changes on my vacation next week! From what I have read on here it is 40lbs for a new T-belt, and 35lbs for a broken-in T-belt. The balance shaft belt is 28lbs.
Take Care!
Take Care!
10-22-2003, 10:48 PM
#5
Race Car
hey charlie, how do you like the white face gauges? just put them in my 87 and they are awesome! only $9.99 on ebay!
10-22-2003, 10:50 PM
#6
Oh, and if you want you can do a search in the archives for a comparison one guy did between the Porsche tool, the Kriket, and the Blazack. I picked up a Kriket last spring and it's done the job so far.
10-29-2003, 10:31 PM
#7
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Hey Joseph I really like the white faced gauges! They really modernize and dress up the interior versus the old yellow font and black faced dials. I would do it all again, but opening up the gauges like an old Russian ammo box kinda sucks!
Back to my belt change.
Take Care!
Back to my belt change.
Take Care!
