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bureau13
Joined: 07 Sep 2017 Posts: 480 Location: South Florida
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Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2018 12:22 am Post subject: Timing belt cover: To replace, or not to replace? |
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So how many of you replaced your timing belt cover? This thing is annoying. I know of at least one car that was purchased (used) with no timing belt cover, so a PO at least did not replace that one (assuming they all came with them). I thought I read once that someone in the 928 world didn't replace theirs and noticed increased belt wear, but I could be remembering that wrong.
(I'm assuming for the sake of argument that I'm able to eventually get it off without going mad and cutting it off or something) _________________ -----------------------------------------
1982 931
1986.5 Silver 928S
2007 Hummer H3 (Daily Driver)
Past lives (I miss them all):
2004 RX-8 (Wrecked)
1993 RX-7 (Sold)
1987 RX-7 Turbo II (Sold)
1985 RX-7 GSL (Stolen) |
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morghen
Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 8884 Location: Romania
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Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2018 1:03 am Post subject: |
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Both my cars have no cover.
I don't drive in extreme conditions and that's working fine for me.
The belt is cheap and i replace them every other year. _________________ https://www.the924.com |
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bureau13
Joined: 07 Sep 2017 Posts: 480 Location: South Florida
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Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2018 2:21 am Post subject: |
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That sounds good to me...just need to get the thing off now!
morghen wrote: | Both my cars have no cover.
I don't drive in extreme conditions and that's working fine for me.
The belt is cheap and i replace them every other year. |
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1982 931
1986.5 Silver 928S
2007 Hummer H3 (Daily Driver)
Past lives (I miss them all):
2004 RX-8 (Wrecked)
1993 RX-7 (Sold)
1987 RX-7 Turbo II (Sold)
1985 RX-7 GSL (Stolen) |
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morghen
Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 8884 Location: Romania
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Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2018 3:52 am Post subject: |
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careful not to damage/cut the timing belt while you're taking the cover off. _________________ https://www.the924.com |
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Cedric
Joined: 27 Aug 2004 Posts: 2614 Location: Sweden
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Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2018 3:54 am Post subject: |
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The engine looks nicer with a nice painted cover imo. I trimmed it a little bit and now it's super easy to take of. _________________ 1980 924 Turbo
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Dutch924-racer
Joined: 23 Jul 2007 Posts: 1077 Location: The Netherlands
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Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2018 5:30 am Post subject: |
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I have cut the lower part of, it is now very easy to install
Just one extra bracket with a rubber to keep it steady.
_________________ 937 trackday car
Series 2 engine
951S turbo and intercooler
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bureau13
Joined: 07 Sep 2017 Posts: 480 Location: South Florida
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Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2018 5:44 am Post subject: |
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I'm kinda liking this idea of trimming the cover so it fits easily... _________________ -----------------------------------------
1982 931
1986.5 Silver 928S
2007 Hummer H3 (Daily Driver)
Past lives (I miss them all):
2004 RX-8 (Wrecked)
1993 RX-7 (Sold)
1987 RX-7 Turbo II (Sold)
1985 RX-7 GSL (Stolen) |
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GeneT95
Joined: 07 Nov 2019 Posts: 12 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
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Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2019 9:00 am Post subject: |
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I drilled out the spot welds holding the the lower flange section and removed it. Much easier to deal with, but to be honest, I've yet to replace it as I wanted to recheck belt tension after a water pump replacement. _________________ 61 Biscayne : 62 Bug : 81 931 : 88 944 NA |
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Fasteddie313
Joined: 29 Sep 2013 Posts: 2596 Location: MI
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Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2019 9:21 am Post subject: |
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I like the look seeing the cam wheel spinning.. Different strokes..
I also grab and inspect my timing belt like every time I open my hood, and before I close my hood I almost always check very well that I haven't left anything in there that can get caught in the timing belt..
I think the 928 belt cover is more of like a sealed belt compartment type thing that keeps the belts perfectly clean, no?
The 931 cover is more of a, don't get your fingers or large foreign objects in there, sort of thing, I think.. _________________ 80 Turbo - Slightly Modified |
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kondzi
Joined: 02 Jul 2018 Posts: 485 Location: Poland/EU
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Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2019 3:42 am Post subject: |
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Forgot to install mine, took it in hand, watched closely what I need to do to install it... put it on shelf. I’m not missing it at all. And me as well - I like to see the timing wheel spinning. _________________ ---
Konrad
'89 951 US
'88 Mustang 5.0 LX Convertible (factory specs)
'84 911 Carrera 3.2 RoW (factory specs)
'81 931 RoW (TBD)
'81 Ford Capri 2.8i (factory specs)
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bureau13
Joined: 07 Sep 2017 Posts: 480 Location: South Florida
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Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2019 4:02 am Post subject: |
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You are correct, the 928 cover is in three parts and covers the belt and various rotating bits completely.
Fasteddie313 wrote: | I like the look seeing the cam wheel spinning.. Different strokes..
I also grab and inspect my timing belt like every time I open my hood, and before I close my hood I almost always check very well that I haven't left anything in there that can get caught in the timing belt..
I think the 928 belt cover is more of like a sealed belt compartment type thing that keeps the belts perfectly clean, no?
The 931 cover is more of a, don't get your fingers or large foreign objects in there, sort of thing, I think.. |
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1982 931
1986.5 Silver 928S
2007 Hummer H3 (Daily Driver)
Past lives (I miss them all):
2004 RX-8 (Wrecked)
1993 RX-7 (Sold)
1987 RX-7 Turbo II (Sold)
1985 RX-7 GSL (Stolen) |
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K-Roll931
Joined: 08 Jul 2017 Posts: 76 Location: Southfield, MI
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Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 12:01 pm Post subject: |
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I've had mine on for the last year. Less clutter in the garage for me, and it looks cool! I can still see the timing marks if needed. _________________ '80 931 M471 - Dolomite Gray -> Monaco Blue |
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jacobroufa
Joined: 18 Nov 2016 Posts: 531 Location: Belvidere, IL
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Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2020 8:22 am Post subject: |
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Funny, I've been debating on whether or not to put it back on before I wrap up this maintenance! Still can't decide!!
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Update: installed it today.
_________________ 1980 Porsche 931
1981 Porsche 924 Weissach |
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jacobroufa
Joined: 18 Nov 2016 Posts: 531 Location: Belvidere, IL
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Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2020 12:24 am Post subject: |
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jacobroufa wrote: | Update: installed it today. |
I'm regretting week-ago-me's decision to do this, after last night's debacle with the leaking water pump... I'll probably still put it back after it's all said and done anyhow! _________________ 1980 Porsche 931
1981 Porsche 924 Weissach |
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jacobroufa
Joined: 18 Nov 2016 Posts: 531 Location: Belvidere, IL
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Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2020 12:26 am Post subject: |
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jacobroufa wrote: | Update: installed it today. |
I'm regretting week-ago-me's decision to do this, after last night's debacle with the leaking water pump... I'll probably still put it back after it's all said and done anyhow! _________________ 1980 Porsche 931
1981 Porsche 924 Weissach |
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