Menu toggle

New 944 S2 Owner Looking for Advice

J

JoshuaGTS

PCGB Member
Member
Hi all,

Just purchased my first 944 S2 over the weekend and I'm putting together a list of the work that I need carrying out on it. Of course top of the list is timing belt, rollers and water pump but this brings me onto the cam chain and guides. When do these need changing and does the complete chain need to be replaced or just the tensioner and guides? My car is a 1991 and has covered 63,000 miles, service history is patchy so just want to get everything boxed off really.

Also, what oil does everyone recommend?

Thanks!
 
Hello,

First thing is to remove the head cover and take off the tensioner to inspect the condition of the pads and the cam sprockets.
At only 62k miles there may be little wear but this can vary greatly from one car to another.

On the S and S2 the tensioner can be removed without removing the camshafts.
 
Yes the sprocket is part of the camshaft. when I first had mine I recalled a correlation between wear of sprocket teeth and chain from my motorcycling days, so just got them to just replace the cam chain and guide rail. In 2008 parts cost was £20.86 + £6.84!

(A loose chain wears out the sprocket teeth).

We did belts/rollers/water pump too...that was 97k miles...about 120k now.
 
Thank you for all your response's, very much appreciated. I've booked the car in for the end of the month to have the lot done as well as a full service. I'll know it's right then.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Posts made and opinions expressed are those of the individual forum members

Use of the Forum is subject to the Terms and Conditions

Disclaimer

The opinions expressed on this site are not necessarily those of the Club, who shall have no liability in respect of them or the accuracy of the content. The Club assumes no responsibility for any effects arising from errors or omissions.

Porsche Club Great Britain gives no warranties, guarantees or assurances and makes no representations or recommendations regarding any goods or services advertised on this site. It is the responsibility of visitors to satisfy themselves that goods and/or services supplied by any advertiser are bona fide and in no instance can the Porsche Club Great Britain be held responsible.

When responding to advertisements please ensure that you satisfy yourself of any applicable call charges on numbers not prefixed by usual "landline" STD Codes. Information can be obtained from the operator or the white pages. Before giving out ANY information regarding cars, or any other items for sale, please satisfy yourself that any potential purchaser is bona fide.

Directors of the Board of Porsche Club GB, Club Office Staff, Register Secretaries and Regional Organisers are often requested by Club members to provide information on matters connected with their cars and other matters referred to in the Club Rules. Such information, advice and assistance provided by such persons is given in good faith and is based on the personal experience and knowledge of the individual concerned.

Neither Porsche Club GB, nor any of the aforementioned, shall be under any liability in respect of any such information, advice or assistance given to members. Members are advised to consult qualified specialists for information, advice and assistance on matters connected with their cars at all times.

Porsche
Lockton
Pirelli
Officially approved
Oracle Finance
WEX Esso
Collecting Cars
Archant Dialogue
Back
Top