mortymower

I am about to change timing and balance belts myself. However, i have a few questions first.

-Should I go ahead and by the water pump and a seal kit while i'm in there, and if so there is one on 944online.com for $545, is this high

-any idea where i can get a belt tensioning tool, and possibly a flywheel lock for cheap

-if i do change the water pump too, is rebuilt okay or is it not worth it. You save about $100 on the 944online.com kit if you by rebuilt.

THANKS, also any speacial tips on how not to destroy anything important are always welcome

hosrom_951

What year is the car?

Im asking because of the spring tensioner mechanism, you could get some real nifty tools from bruce (http://www.arnnworx.com/), he has the flywheel lock, tensioner, wrench etc.

Ian's price is actually good, for a new pump, seals etc, however, it does not include the steel spacers but the t-stat is in there. Add the hardware kit, those bolts/nuts are prone to corrosion and breaking, and get a NEW pump, the $100 core would put you in the $15-$25 cheaper than a brand new one.

smac951

Wow! Thanks for that link. I'm about to go through the same procedure.