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Author:  tcreane [ Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:18 pm ]
Post subject:  928S4 Timing Belt
Hi All,

Having recently bought a 1990 928 S4 and having no proper history just wondered if I should have the timing belt changed its done 65,000 miles. I think its going to be expensive any ideas on cost?

Thanks
Author:  stag estate man [ Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 928S4 Timing Belt
Hi
A BIG YES! :D
Its the first thing i had done on my S4 when i bought it as the tension light was coming on when changing gear <manual> at high revs even though a porsche dealer had done the belt 2000 miles and 3 years previous
I took it to a porsche specialist in N devon who did a great job and rebuilt the oil filled tensioner which they told me did,nt look as if it had been touched for many years :shock: motto dont assume porsche dealers know 928s whereas Braunton garage do know the cars as the mechanics own two inc a 928 gt
Cheers Grahame
Author:  stag estate man [ Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:34 pm ]
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Hi
Sorry allow £450 for this job as its quite involved
Author:  Brett928S2 [ Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:47 pm ]
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Hi :)

Mileage doesnt matter with a 928 cambelt/pump....

The general rule is ...DO IT EVERY 4 YEARS.... and you will have no more problems with it...

All the best Brett :)
Author:  tcreane [ Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:54 pm ]
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Thanks all will get it done ASAP.

I guess if this goes its good night Vienna !!
Author:  Brett928S2 [ Fri Apr 27, 2012 12:37 am ]
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tcreane wrote:
Thanks all will get it done ASAP.

I guess if this goes its good night Vienna !!



Hi :)

Yes ..lol

An S4 has 32 valves and IS an inteference engine.....

You REALLY dont want to find out how many of those 32 you will bend....

If you are even slightly unsure when belt and pump were last done....do them NOW ...

All the best Brett :)
Author:  tcreane [ Fri Apr 27, 2012 7:36 am ]
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Brett928S2 wrote:
tcreane wrote:
Thanks all will get it done ASAP.

I guess if this goes its good night Vienna !!



Hi :)

Yes ..lol

An S4 has 32 valves and IS an inteference engine.....

You REALLY dont want to find out how many of those 32 you will bend....

If you are even slightly unsure when belt and pump were last done....do them NOW ...

All the best Brett :)



Hi Brett

Thanks will do, by the way when you refer to pump which one do you mean?

cheers
Author:  Porker928 [ Fri Apr 27, 2012 7:54 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 928S4 Timing Belt
He is referring to the water pump, which is a very expensive item. Genuine Porsche water pump is about £600. :shock:

There are cheaper alternatives but you will be gambling.
Author:  kenthepipe [ Fri Apr 27, 2012 6:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 928S4 Timing Belt
Next time I fit a new water pump it will be a "Laso" brand, better than the original part and plastic impellor ! no gamble , they,ve a very good track record. :wink:
Author:  Andrew [ Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 928S4 Timing Belt
As a general rule when changing the cam belt replace the water pump every other change.
Author:  Brett928S2 [ Fri Apr 27, 2012 9:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 928S4 Timing Belt
Andrew wrote:
As a general rule when changing the cam belt replace the water pump every other change.



Hi Andy :)

Very true.....unless you dont know when it was last changed...

Then do it with the belt....soon....

All the best Brett :)
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