Rensb

As I get ready to do the belt change on my 1984 944 n/a, are there any recommendations as to the brand of belt I should purchase / target price level?
(This is for the Timing, Cam, and accessory belts PS & AC)

I see a lot of information on the actual changing of the belts, but little on "This is a great belt', or "I've not been satisfied with x belt because..."

I see prices online that range from $12 to $40.

Any Recommendations?

djantlive

Go with Oem brand. Doesn't have to be factory Porsche but the Oem brand supplier.

KevinGross

FWIW, I buy belts from Porsche as an insurance policy. Definitely not the cheapest option, but if the belt fails, they'll stand behind it. eBay? Not so much...

V2Rocket

As far as I know there are 3 companies that make timing belts for the 944 - Gates, Conti, and Dayco.

I believe the genuine Porsche is Dayco.

I have used all three, they all go on the same, never had an issue, I have done over 50 944/968 timing belt jobs over the years.

I think Conti makes the "kits" but if you piece the kits together you can save some money with the Gates belt, IIRC.

Rensb

Thank you for the advice. I'm leaning toward Gates. Is there a particular part number / belt number that I should look for? (1984 944 n/a).
I didn't know if there were 8 valve / 16 valve, or Turbo / Non-Turbo variations.
Lot's of novice questions, but my fear is purchasing the wrong item. Thanks.

PaulD_944S2

There are two different Gates camshaft belts for your model year:

Standard timing belt: T107

Racing timing belt: T107RB

Found at <http://www.gates.com/all-search-tools/search-by-application> by inputting your cars details.
Category: Passenger Cars & Light Trucks
Year: 1984
Make: Porsche
Type: Passenger Cars
Model: 944
Engine: leave blank (4-cyl. 2.5 L)

BTW, lots of good information at this site.

951and944S

Hmm, agreed, never knew there was a Gates water pump for 944....AND O'Reilly is a distributor for Gates passenger automotive.

Gonna give that blue race version belt a go on my new track S engine too....!

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V2Rocket

Gates just puts their sticker on another brand's pump, T, to sell it as a "kit".