timing belt
08-22-2002, 06:00 AM
#1
Drifting
Thread Starter
timing belt
how often do people change these? is it wise to keep the factorys recomendation, ie 60000m or 5 years? mine is working fine after 3 years and 30000m and id like to squeeze as much life out of it as possible!
928s2 euro 86
928s2 euro 86
08-22-2002, 12:24 PM
#3
Burning Brakes
Hi Drnick,
You may never know for sure if the timing belt is truely ok or not. They ususally stretch to the point of slipping if not properly maintained. A slipped T-belt will caost you a new motor 9 times out of ten.
If you replaced the t-belt during your ownership and are confident of the work, take it to the factory recommended interval. If you have any doubt at all as to the condition of the belt, have it changed. Best security money you will ever spend on your shark. Don't forget to have the waterpump changed at the same time.
Lots of searchable threads here on that topic. There are also lots of sites to hit to see how it is done. If you are mechanically inclined, you can DIYS.
You may never know for sure if the timing belt is truely ok or not. They ususally stretch to the point of slipping if not properly maintained. A slipped T-belt will caost you a new motor 9 times out of ten.
If you replaced the t-belt during your ownership and are confident of the work, take it to the factory recommended interval. If you have any doubt at all as to the condition of the belt, have it changed. Best security money you will ever spend on your shark. Don't forget to have the waterpump changed at the same time.
Lots of searchable threads here on that topic. There are also lots of sites to hit to see how it is done. If you are mechanically inclined, you can DIYS.
08-22-2002, 05:31 PM
#4
928 Engine Re-Re-Rebuild Specialist
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I'm having mine retensioned next week and was quoted $160 by a reputable P-wrench, which I think is fair. The only down-side is that I'll be sharkless for a whole day since I need to drop it off the night before so the belt and engine are cool when he works. Are there any other things I should consider having him do while he's doing the retension?
Normally I would do this stuff myself, but the potential for engine destruction due to a botched tension job makes me weak in the knees.
Normally I would do this stuff myself, but the potential for engine destruction due to a botched tension job makes me weak in the knees.
08-22-2002, 06:11 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Hi drnick,
The main thing is to adjust the tension at 10-15 kmile intervals. If the tension light comes on, park the car until the tension is adjusted.
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The main thing is to adjust the tension at 10-15 kmile intervals. If the tension light comes on, park the car until the tension is adjusted.
<img src="graemlins/burnout.gif" border="0" alt="[burnout]" />
08-22-2002, 08:27 PM
#6
Drifting
Thread Starter
cheers all,
these really are beautiful cars!
think ill have the tension checked with next oil change and service. engine mounts next..
86 s2 euro + droplinks
these really are beautiful cars!
think ill have the tension checked with next oil change and service. engine mounts next..
86 s2 euro + droplinks
08-22-2002, 11:22 PM
#7
Three Wheelin'
Dave,
The retension witht he Krempf aftermarket tension tool is a couple of hours tops. No coolant drain, no accessory belt removal, only the passenger belt cover has to come off. Therefore, not much to really replace or check. (you could make sure there's oil in the tensioner).
Now, if the wrench is using a factory tension tool, there's probably more dis-assembly, but I havn't used the factory tension gauge, so I'm not sure what's involved.
Which tension gauge does this mechanic have? If there is any doubt that he has one or the other, I would pass on the retension and find someone who has the proper tension gauge.
HTH
Greg
The retension witht he Krempf aftermarket tension tool is a couple of hours tops. No coolant drain, no accessory belt removal, only the passenger belt cover has to come off. Therefore, not much to really replace or check. (you could make sure there's oil in the tensioner).
Now, if the wrench is using a factory tension tool, there's probably more dis-assembly, but I havn't used the factory tension gauge, so I'm not sure what's involved.
Which tension gauge does this mechanic have? If there is any doubt that he has one or the other, I would pass on the retension and find someone who has the proper tension gauge.
HTH
Greg