Timing belt maintenance $$$$
09-18-2010, 10:50 PM
#16
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I am SO GLAD I had Greg to my PPI and adjust the tension on the belt. I am confident it is okay and was done right when he was the last guy to have his hands on it! My car has been nothing but a stellar performer. First year of ownership for me is rolling up in a month. Will have put about 20K on it since then. Two long trips to Atlanta and Dallas from Chicago area. Only one hiccup, in town, and $35 fixed that for an ignition amp. Don't count the MM's or shocks/springs because that was something I wanted to do, not that HAD to be done.
09-18-2010, 11:13 PM
#17
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You Really Need To
Thanx for the kind words guys. I guess I could look at the glass of water as half full instead of half empty as well. I did get a fantastic deal on the car when i purchased it and if the water pump did not start to leak I would not have found out about the cocked tensioner arm and that may have led to something more serious. Anyway the car is getting a major service as well,
all new hoses, spark plug wires ect. I am not about to give up on her just yet.
all new hoses, spark plug wires ect. I am not about to give up on her just yet.
He's not far from you.
With his experience and advice you could save yourself a lot of grief and money.
There really aren't a lot of experienced 928 mechanics around, and unless you want to get the car to Woodbridge, (Courtney @ Autowerks) or a local Porsche dealer (taking your chances) and spend some serious coin.............
09-19-2010, 02:10 AM
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Originally Posted by mrdieseldude;
I'm not sure what you're saying GB... From where I come from, Gates is a world class supplier of drive belts, and OE to some of the biggest names in the world. I don't know who/what Porsche uses, but I really don't think they make their own belts. Are you saying that a Gates belt will be a problem?
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Have fun with your 928's people!
greg brown
714 879 9072
GregBBRD@aol.com
Semi-retired, as of Feb 1, 2023.
The days of free technical advice are over.
Free consultations will no longer be available.
Will still be in the shop, isolated and exclusively working on project cars, developmental work and products, engines and transmissions.
Have fun with your 928's people!
