Hi Martin, your channel just popped up while on youtube, great. I have just bought a 968 about 6 months ago. I also need to replace the cambelt. I was wondering if you had the tensioner and balance belt replaced at the same time? I'm in Tauranga
Good question -actually no. I had the timing belt (cambelt) and all associated parts (including water pump etc) and also got the timing change changed (that operates the Variocam). Really difficult to get accurate information about the balance belt. But I thought it more important to get the cam belt and the variocam chain changed. Maybe I should have done the balance shaft belt too. What have you read / found about this? For the variocam timing chain I read that should seriously consider it around 130k km...?
a 1992 auto. justed ordered cam and balance belts along with tensioner from Rockauto in USA. whenever i do a cambelt i always do the tensioner, safe practice@@martinpetts585
Sorry for the slow reply. Yes - everything was changed at the same time. They said that the radiator was old and they all have problems where the plastic meets the metal. Fingers crossed it will be fine now.
968's are known for having leaking water pumps after being changed.......! :- / Hence why I mentioned in a previous post, mine is the one fitted in 1995 (still no issues after 28.5yrs). The steering wheel "scrape/noise" is also on mine, I believe its the boss/hub for the 3 spoke sports wheel isn't quite the same fit as the standard airbag type - as its not really a Porsche wheel, (aftermarket Momo, badged as Porsche). The wheel was supplied to various other manufacturers too (incl TVR I think)? The noise has driven me mad on&off for the last 20yrs too! Normally it scrapes when on full lock (not the rack or steering pump). Usually the variocam pads wear (plastic), allowing excess movement (rattle) of the chain across the cam sprockets, causing wear here too. Sprockets are part of cams, so too much wear & you need x2 new cams @$!!!!. My OEM PA1000 alarm seems to be draining my battery at the moment, but had it on charge so going out for a quick run too! Nice video at the track, keep 'em coming. Also try 968uk, specialist website/forum for owners - haven't been on it for a while but think its still "live"? And also 968 page(s) on Facebook, which are quite useful.
Hi i have a 968 and live in Amberley and take mine to Ruapuna sometimes would be good to meet up for a yarn i have owned mine 25 years i take mine to George at Seperate workshop in walker street cheers Andy although this is my wifes account
Thanks Andy. Yes - definitely be good to meet up. Always good to exchange stories, tips and advice. Also looking for good places to take the car for work, so would be great to chat about that too. martin.petts@me.com is my email address.
Yes - my steering rack is groaning - but I had a 968 20 years ago and it did that too. So I am not worried about that unless I should be? Also the steering wheel is scraping (this is the horn actuator scraping against the circular contact on the underside of the steering wheel). Have you heard of this problem too?
Hi Martin, your channel just popped up while on youtube, great. I have just bought a 968 about 6 months ago. I also need to replace the cambelt. I was wondering if you had the tensioner and balance belt replaced at the same time? I'm in Tauranga
Good question -actually no. I had the timing belt (cambelt) and all associated parts (including water pump etc) and also got the timing change changed (that operates the Variocam). Really difficult to get accurate information about the balance belt. But I thought it more important to get the cam belt and the variocam chain changed. Maybe I should have done the balance shaft belt too. What have you read / found about this? For the variocam timing chain I read that should seriously consider it around 130k km...?
What model is your 968?
a 1992 auto. justed ordered cam and balance belts along with tensioner from Rockauto in USA. whenever i do a cambelt i always do the tensioner, safe practice@@martinpetts585
Did they replace the water pump while they were changing the timing belt?
Sorry for the slow reply. Yes - everything was changed at the same time. They said that the radiator was old and they all have problems where the plastic meets the metal. Fingers crossed it will be fine now.
968's are known for having leaking water pumps after being changed.......! :- / Hence why I mentioned in a previous post, mine is the one fitted in 1995 (still no issues after 28.5yrs). The steering wheel "scrape/noise" is also on mine, I believe its the boss/hub for the 3 spoke sports wheel isn't quite the same fit as the standard airbag type - as its not really a Porsche wheel, (aftermarket Momo, badged as Porsche). The wheel was supplied to various other manufacturers too (incl TVR I think)? The noise has driven me mad on&off for the last 20yrs too! Normally it scrapes when on full lock (not the rack or steering pump). Usually the variocam pads wear (plastic), allowing excess movement (rattle) of the chain across the cam sprockets, causing wear here too. Sprockets are part of cams, so too much wear & you need x2 new cams @$!!!!. My OEM PA1000 alarm seems to be draining my battery at the moment, but had it on charge so going out for a quick run too! Nice video at the track, keep 'em coming. Also try 968uk, specialist website/forum for owners - haven't been on it for a while but think its still "live"? And also 968 page(s) on Facebook, which are quite useful.
keep it up!
Always!
Hi i have a 968 and live in Amberley and take mine to Ruapuna sometimes would be good to meet up for a yarn i have owned mine 25 years i take mine to George at Seperate workshop in walker street cheers Andy although this is my wifes account
Thanks Andy. Yes - definitely be good to meet up. Always good to exchange stories, tips and advice. Also looking for good places to take the car for work, so would be great to chat about that too. martin.petts@me.com is my email address.
I have a similar sound from my steering rack (probably)
Yes - my steering rack is groaning - but I had a 968 20 years ago and it did that too. So I am not worried about that unless I should be? Also the steering wheel is scraping (this is the horn actuator scraping against the circular contact on the underside of the steering wheel). Have you heard of this problem too?
@@martinpetts585 Yes, I think so, I will make a recording and publish it so we can compare.