Porkensioner, just completed install in 90GT
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And I have to say, Ken is a genius!
This was my first TB/WP install & all went well, though I was one tooth off on the first try with the belt and I had to retract the Audi tensioner & re-install the belt. Engine fired right up & is running perfectly.
If you're on the fence about this mod- go for it!
My shark has undergone some serious surgery in the last 4 weeks- Intake off/on, Bilstein/Eibachs, Drilled rotors & now TB/WP with the Porkensioner
Brian
90GT, Guards Red/Lt Grey, Ott X, Porkensioner, Bilstein/Eibach, 74K
This was my first TB/WP install & all went well, though I was one tooth off on the first try with the belt and I had to retract the Audi tensioner & re-install the belt. Engine fired right up & is running perfectly.
If you're on the fence about this mod- go for it!
My shark has undergone some serious surgery in the last 4 weeks- Intake off/on, Bilstein/Eibachs, Drilled rotors & now TB/WP with the Porkensioner
Brian
90GT, Guards Red/Lt Grey, Ott X, Porkensioner, Bilstein/Eibach, 74K
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Well done Brian.
Although I checked/adjusted the tbelt over many years the first replacement was when I installed the Porkensioner; after seeing the OEM setup Kens invention is a revelation. I removed all idle rollers, the OEM tensioner, the main roller etc and installed Ken's device I was amazed at the room left.
Although I checked/adjusted the tbelt over many years the first replacement was when I installed the Porkensioner; after seeing the OEM setup Kens invention is a revelation. I removed all idle rollers, the OEM tensioner, the main roller etc and installed Ken's device I was amazed at the room left.
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Yep...I totally agree. All my cars will eventually have Kens tensioner. In my mind its one less BIG think to worry about. The OEM design just didn't make good sense after taking it apart.
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I just finished my TB/WP job and didn't know about the Porkensioner until I was done. Noobie that I am.
However, next one I do, it will go in. The stock tensioner is a MF'er.
However, next one I do, it will go in. The stock tensioner is a MF'er.
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I got a 1st production run of the Porkension'r (no air pump) for $280. You can see the prices haven't increased dramatically. Plus the new bracket is zinc-chromate plated whereas mine is nickle.
The whole TB/WP job for '84 Euro:
Porkension'r (no airpump) $280
16v'r (cam sprocket adjust.) - $140
WP, TB (Conti), 2 cam sprocks, oil pump rebuild parts, acc. belts, rad hoses, & misc seals, bolts - $475
So, that's roughly $900 for everything except a crank and oil pump gear (replaced last go-round). My labor rate is free.
If you need a new crank gear - $100
If you need a new oil pump gear - $100
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Porkensioner $189 with Air Pump bracket
Porkensioner $149 without bracket.
Audi Parts - tensioner - lever - Pully - $162.25
TB & WP and all other parts available as well.
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Porkensioner $149 without bracket.
Audi Parts - tensioner - lever - Pully - $162.25
TB & WP and all other parts available as well.
Roger@928sRus.com 817 430 2688
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