simpsoap

This post is long overdue, as time got away from me, and I've been meaning to post it for some time now. Late part of 2015, Andreas came to visit and assist with the install of my Clewett Kit, as well as a laundry list of other maintenance items we decided to tackle. We spent nearly the entire weekend tearing the back end of the car apart, and then buttoning everything up on Sunday before his trek back to Maryland. I can't say how grateful I was to have the extra set of hands, as well as his knowledge of the 993 to assist me with the job.

List of items we tackled:

-Clewett Kit Install
-Spark Plugs
-Spark Plug Wires
-New Lifters
-Upper Valve Cover Gaskets
-Lower Valve Cover Gaskets
-Timing Chain Cover Gaskets

I think that about sums it up....The job was definitely challenging and I couldn't imagine doing the Clewett install alone. Some of the tools Andreas fabricated for the job worked flawlessly, as expected. Spark plug wires were a PITA, but the extra set of hands came in handy. Installing the lifters were slightly challenging just due to the size of them, but learned a lot along the way. The simplicity of the system is great, and the 993 runs like a champ.

A few of the pics from the long weekend...

-Andy

saneproductions

Great story and pics! Have to visit you guys next time I am on the east coast!

Sagres74

Can you elaborate on the kit.... what is it for/does it do?

EMBPilot

Man you guys got a lot done! Great job, sweet garage too

P-daddy

That guy looks oddly familiar
There's a story behind "$2"?

Cowhorn

Nice garage.

Where in Ohio?

simpsoap

The kit eliminates the need for the 3 belts and the use of the shims on the pulley halves. The kit includes a serpentine belt, which if it broke, you could replace in the matter of minutes.

http://www.clewett.com/index.php?mai...a5868caee7bf6f

There is a story.....Andreas can chime in

Near Dayton.

AOW162435

This should help: Clewett belt kit


It was a long but satisfying weekend of wrenching. We worked Friday, Saturday and Sunday and only stopped to attend a birthday party and go to dinner. Great times and always nice to yank another 993 apart.



Andreas

Brig993

Can you give more info on the clewitt kit? Is it a complete distributor replacement kit?

Quadcammer

uh, what?

no, it replaces the alternator and fan v-belts with a serpentine belt and a spring tensioner.

EMBPilot

he doesnt want to click the link 3 inches above his post.

Brig993

Thanks.

NYC993

It takes away a belt and 600 bucks.

If people keep AC belt, what's the point of the "one" (really two) belt conversions. AC belt is what takes time. If the conversion moved the AC belt inside, then I can see benefit in being able to repalce the snapped fan belt much quicker. But even then how often are the belts replaced? Every 30-60k miles? That's like once every 10 years for most.

EDIT: and of course the drawback is lack of proper charging in the city driving.

EMBPilot

I think it's a 5 year interval

NYC993

Whatever you say x2 so 10