993 disributor drive belt
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993 disributor drive belt
Does anyone know if the drive belt is available for the twin distributor assembly for a 993???
Ive been told by Porsche Melbourne that its not possilbe to purchase it alone and that the entire distibutor assembly must be purchased....
Irisblue.
Ive been told by Porsche Melbourne that its not possilbe to purchase it alone and that the entire distibutor assembly must be purchased....
Irisblue.
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It's available separately over here {USA}, but I couldn't tell you the cost. I'm going through this right now but my tech suggested, with 97,000 miles, that we put in a rebuilt Bosch unit. Haven't been given the $$ amounts yet but should know in a few days. When I talk to him I'll find out the belt cost. 
BTW, I spent 2 weeks in Melbourne in 1970. I was highly impressed. I'm sure it has changed. Wish I had made it to the Barrier Reef while I was there. Good on ya mate.
BTW, I spent 2 weeks in Melbourne in 1970. I was highly impressed. I'm sure it has changed. Wish I had made it to the Barrier Reef while I was there. Good on ya mate.
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The belts are available through Porsche in the US. I recently purchased one but will not have time to replace mine in the near future. I will gladly sell it to you. Let me know if you are interested. I believe the cost was around $30 or so.
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I asked Jeff at Sunset Porsche for a belt with my last order, and he told me that Porsche had not sold the belt for years.
Perhaps other dealers are sourcing them externally.
I bought the belt through Pelican. Belt is marked with Gates brand name.
Perhaps other dealers are sourcing them externally.
I bought the belt through Pelican. Belt is marked with Gates brand name.
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Originally Posted by BIG-BRO
I asked Jeff at Sunset Porsche for a belt with my last order, and he told me that Porsche had not sold the belt for years.
Perhaps other dealers are sourcing them externally.
I bought the belt through Pelican. Belt is marked with Gates brand name.
Perhaps other dealers are sourcing them externally.
I bought the belt through Pelican. Belt is marked with Gates brand name.
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I purchased it from pelican, and just this last weekend replaced the belt with the divine help of DrJ at his summer tune-up session. All i can say is it's not the easiest DIY. after doing it once i'd think one could tackle it in 90mins.. if all goes well... but first time is a b!$%^
Robins site has a great DIY - while my distributor was in good shape we decided to not fully take it apart to get the belt out.. MAKE sure you get the 5/32" retaining pin or wont be getting far with the belt replacement.. its needed to secure the gear back in place once you put the main shaft back in.
My car had 81,100 miles and the belt looked fine its more of a piece of mind if you ask me. failure was more common on the 964 before they put the Ozone vent kits in which all 993's have stock.
Rob.
Robins site has a great DIY - while my distributor was in good shape we decided to not fully take it apart to get the belt out.. MAKE sure you get the 5/32" retaining pin or wont be getting far with the belt replacement.. its needed to secure the gear back in place once you put the main shaft back in.
My car had 81,100 miles and the belt looked fine its more of a piece of mind if you ask me. failure was more common on the 964 before they put the Ozone vent kits in which all 993's have stock.
Rob.
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The retaining pin and o-ring are still available from Porsche, the belt has to be sourced aftermarket.
930-602-922-00 -- helical gear retaining pin
930-602-134-00 -- distributor belt
911-602-102-00 -- distributor O-ring
Porsche also changed the belt material for the 993 but the Gates aftermarket belt we are all using is probably worse than the original belt that Porsche used on the 964 (with respect to ozone), which has me worried. What we need to source is a fluoroelastomer belt. It would cost a few bucks more up front but there would be no worries about it breaking down.
930-602-922-00 -- helical gear retaining pin
930-602-134-00 -- distributor belt
911-602-102-00 -- distributor O-ring
Originally Posted by rconnon
failure was more common on the 964 before they put the Ozone vent kits in which all 993's have stock.
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Jason,
I bought this one some time back (need to check the ident at home during lunch to see who made it)... maybe they are still Porsche/BOSCH OE?
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...er=93060213400
I bought this one some time back (need to check the ident at home during lunch to see who made it)... maybe they are still Porsche/BOSCH OE?
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...er=93060213400
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Originally Posted by grmnxtc
I bought this one some time back (need to check the ident at home during lunch to see who made it)... maybe they are still Porsche/BOSCH OE?
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Originally Posted by rconnon
hmm pelican's site says it's a bosch belt.. i should have checked before installing...
930-602-134-00-M114
Distributor Drive Belt, 911 Carrera 2/4 (1989-94), toothed, 1 per car
Brand: Bosch
930-602-134-00-M114
Distributor Drive Belt, 911 Carrera 2/4 (1989-94), toothed, 1 per car
Brand: Bosch
Last edited by Marco8; Jun 20, 2007 at 02:45 AM.
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If you don't want to replace the belt yourself you can send the distributor to a guy in Atlanta who does it for $150. He advertises in Panorama and his email address is markc123@bellsouth.net. No affiliation...