Hey guys,

I have been searching the site for awhile now and finally decided its time to post.

I have found lots of helpful advice on here in regards changing water pumps, belts, etc. but I really need some advice as to where I should begin with my "new" car.

I just bought a 1986 944 N/A. The car ahas been sitting for about 5 yrs. The add said that the car needed a water pump, belts and hoses. I thought for sure that when I saw the car the timing belt would be broke.

I went to look at the car and found that all the belts were intact! I brought the car home and upon further inspection, the belts are really loose and the water pump had been taken loose. I am a little concerned about bent valves and I would like some advice as to where I should go from here.

I do not want to end up sinking more money in this than it is worth. What would you guys check first. I know I will need to replace the water pump, belts, rollers but should I check anything out before I spend the money on those items. If I should get the items where you get them from?

I really appreciate all advice and info.

 

Did you say the belts are loose and Water pump is on loose? If so do not crack the engine. Valve, head damage can occur.

I'd start by doing a leak down test to make sure you don't have any valve, head damage and compression is good.

Here's some links to parts and DIY.
http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/...4M_catalog.htm

http://www.944online.com/
http://www.clarks-garage.com/

This site have some good tools to get started.
http://www.arnnworx.com/catalog/

 

BTW: You're in Oklahoma.
Pay theese guys a visit. http://www.lindseyracing.com/LR/SFNT.html

They live 944's.

 

start with a small block swap

 

I was able to get some work done on the car today.

I took off the loose belts and lined everything up to tdc, Put the belts back on and did a compression test.

Results looked great to me. they cylinders read 190, 200, 190, 200!

That says to me that there is no valve damage. Does that sound right?

Im making a list of things to do now:

change oil, oil filter, fuel filter, air filter, water pump, belts and rollers, spark plugs and wires, dist cap and rotor, battery, and fill with antifreeze.

Does that sound about right to everybody? I think after all of that it should run.

 

I've never done a compression test on a 944 NA before so I'm not sure if these results are correct but since the variance are good it's probably good.

You're doing all the right things. Did you check to see if you have spark?

 

Things seam to be going great! Today I got the old water pump, rollers, tensioners, and rear belt cover off. I have a couple if questions about installing the new waterpump. First of all I have read that I cannot use the old thermostat, is that correct? It seamed to fit just fine in the new pump. Also, what modifications did you have to make to the rear timing cover? I drled out the two holes for the belt guide, but when I put on the new timing roller and tensioner, it seams to rub on the plastic. Any help would be appreciated!