Old TBs - any alternative uses?
10-31-2006, 12:05 PM
#17
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Originally Posted by jon928se
Good save Louis
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i just realised that saving one for cam timing is probably not valid - i'ld do it with the belt that was already on then replace the belt - buggah.
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i just realised that saving one for cam timing is probably not valid - i'ld do it with the belt that was already on then replace the belt - buggah.
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10-31-2006, 12:11 PM
#19
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Originally Posted by Garth S
Great save Louis .... interresting too when considering the flip side - there is a dry looking water pump that has also likely seen 85K of service.
10-31-2006, 12:15 PM
#20
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Originally Posted by RyanPerrella
"I had checked it a couple months ago and suggested (for the 17th time) that he had better get the belt replaced."
HA HA HA
Thats so funny, what the hell was he waiting for. does your neighbor not know your a 928 guru!
I cant think of a better neighbor to have. Hopefully he dosent drive the thing and has already ordered up the parts he needs!
HA HA HA
Thats so funny, what the hell was he waiting for. does your neighbor not know your a 928 guru!
I cant think of a better neighbor to have. Hopefully he dosent drive the thing and has already ordered up the parts he needs!
10-31-2006, 12:37 PM
#21
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The mini rollers I've seen have been gummed up - basically fixed skids, instead of rollers.
I'm on the fence about whether to ditch the roller with my automatic tensioner. I kinda think it's a bandaid part, to compensate for the shortcomings of the factory tensioner.
BTW: I wonder why they only used the double roller from 87-90?
M 81H 01234 >> 85L 01162
M 81H 08037 >> 81L 51964
I'm on the fence about whether to ditch the roller with my automatic tensioner. I kinda think it's a bandaid part, to compensate for the shortcomings of the factory tensioner.
BTW: I wonder why they only used the double roller from 87-90?
M 81H 01234 >> 85L 01162
M 81H 08037 >> 81L 51964
Originally Posted by Louie928
The clicking sound I heard was the rollers that are under the crank sprocket forcing the timing belt tooth back into the sprocket. Apparently, there was some slippage, but less than a half tooth and the rollers did their job. I've always wondered just what those rollers were supposed to do, and now I see.
10-31-2006, 12:46 PM
#22
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Originally Posted by Louie928
My son has an '84 928. He kept his water pump through 2 belt changes and ran both belts to the max miles. The pump was still good but he replaced it for the 3rd belt. His theory is that the belt and pump are stresses lightly on the 16v engines. But, this pump did go the distance without a problem. Maybe a new pump is the way to go.
10-31-2006, 12:49 PM
#23
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Originally Posted by PorKen
The mini rollers I've seen have been gummed up - basically fixed skids, instead of rollers.
I'm on the fence about whether to ditch the roller with my automatic tensioner. I kinda think it's a bandaid part, to compensate for the shortcomings of the factory tensioner.
BTW: I wonder why they only used the double roller from 87-90?
M 81H 01234 >> 85L 01162
M 81H 08037 >> 81L 51964
I'm on the fence about whether to ditch the roller with my automatic tensioner. I kinda think it's a bandaid part, to compensate for the shortcomings of the factory tensioner.
BTW: I wonder why they only used the double roller from 87-90?
M 81H 01234 >> 85L 01162
M 81H 08037 >> 81L 51964
10-31-2006, 12:52 PM
#24
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Originally Posted by Garth S
It's an easier call when one is a DIY type - I'd be tempted to leave it in were the bearing tight: My '80 still has the original pump - which will stay in until it dies ....
10-31-2006, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ROG100
I hang them up like trophys - good discussion point when BSing and drinking beer. 
10-31-2006, 06:40 PM
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One came from my GTS. It was changed when I first bought the car but after 10k I went in again to change the cam gears (long story) and for the sake of $40 changed it again while I was in there.
The other was on my 87 and I changed everything just because I could and I was not 100% when everything had been done.
Steve are you coming on Saturday or to MF - we miss you.
The other was on my 87 and I changed everything just because I could and I was not 100% when everything had been done.
Steve are you coming on Saturday or to MF - we miss you.
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Does it have the "Do It Yourself" manual transmission, or the superior "Fully Equipped by Porsche" Automatic Transmission?
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928 Owners are ".....a secret sect of quietly assured Porsche pragmatists who in near anonymity appreciate the prodigious, easy going prowess of the 928."
Does it have the "Do It Yourself" manual transmission, or the superior "Fully Equipped by Porsche" Automatic Transmission?
George Layton March 2014928 Owners are ".....a secret sect of quietly assured Porsche pragmatists who in near anonymity appreciate the prodigious, easy going prowess of the 928."
11-01-2006, 12:24 AM
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I miss you guys too. Yes, I'm up for gtg Saturday and probably Marble Falls. I've been working on the '87 - steering rack, rack boots, ps hoses, lower ball joints, upper ball joint boots, tie rod ends, front tires, alignment, state inspection, RMB, window and sunroof switches repaired, new horns, new coolant reservoir. Motor mounts still look good. Next up - TB/WP. 
