Thanks Dave, I always fear the worst so I'll go with the crank seal till I've stripped the covers off
the belts were only changed 2 years ago by the guy I had it off (he owns a garage), its only done 30 miles since.
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| Author: | RichyRich [ Wed Mar 30, 2016 7:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | What Oil - 944 1984 2.5 |
Hi All What oil is recommended for the 944 2.5 1984 model, I am seeing conflicting things looking around. Does anyone know Porsche's actual recommendation please? Thanks Rich |
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| Author: | tr7v8 [ Wed Mar 30, 2016 2:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What Oil - 944 1984 2.5 |
Typically in the UK it will be 10W/40, use a good mineral & change it often, every 3-5K. Mine used oil, especialy if driven quickly so I used to use Valvoline VR1 15W/50 which was great. |
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| Author: | RichyRich [ Wed Mar 30, 2016 5:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What Oil - 944 1984 2.5 |
Great, thanks M8. I was going with 10w40 but thought I'd best double check. |
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| Author: | 944 Man [ Wed Mar 30, 2016 5:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What Oil - 944 1984 2.5 |
If it uses any then move to 15W-. Id probably go straight to 15W- oil. |
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| Author: | RichyRich [ Wed Mar 30, 2016 5:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What Oil - 944 1984 2.5 |
I don't think it uses any - but to be fair its only done 21 miles since I bought it last August so I wouldn't expect it to show. All it does is drips it out the front from the belt cover, will strip it off when I get time. crank seal my bet. |
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| Author: | 944 Man [ Wed Mar 30, 2016 5:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What Oil - 944 1984 2.5 |
Sooner rather than later! It will be the crank seal in all likelihood and the cam and balance belts will probably be drenched. |
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| Author: | flt505 [ Wed Mar 30, 2016 7:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What Oil - 944 1984 2.5 |
I use Shell Helix7 10W40 - many others here will quote their own make preference or other ideas even, which are worth a listen to - it just depends on whether you are just doing road use or track. If you are just paddling around on the road, a 10-40 will suffice your needs... With regards the oil leak - it could be just the cam seal? Let's think positive here...! Dave CT |
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| Author: | RichyRich [ Thu Mar 31, 2016 10:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What Oil - 944 1984 2.5 |
Thanks Dave, I always fear the worst so I'll go with the crank seal till I've stripped the covers off the belts were only changed 2 years ago by the guy I had it off (he owns a garage), its only done 30 miles since.
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| Author: | AlpineTurbo [ Fri Apr 01, 2016 12:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: What Oil - 944 1984 2.5 |
944 Man wrote: Sooner rather than later! It will be the crank seal in all likelihood and the cam and balance belts will probably be drenched. This depends. I've seen the belts not get drenched due to how the covers and seal run. However, on the first engine on my S2 I was unlucky ; it drenched all of the belts! |
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