Buchanan Automotive Posted 10October, 2017 Report Share Posted 10October, 2017 We have never had an issue with them , be it the 944S & 944S2 version or the 968 version ( different design because of the vario cam ) , but saying that we have seen them rattle at idle with engine oil hot (90 - 100 deg oil temp etc ) where the owner had installed low oil viscosity engine oil ( like a 5w-40 ) and this lower oil pressure at idle makes the timing chain rattle , even worse when its stretched / worn with worn nylon guides , this is the dreaded death rattle , it actually goes away or at least reduced when the correct oil viscosity is installed , but at this point the timing chain & guides need replacing , the death rattle is the last before death symptom , but in the mean time the low oil pressure when it had low oil viscosity oil WILL cause extra wear of not just the piston bore of the tensioner , but the rattling causes accelerated wear of the cam chain sprockets which are part of the cam shafts ( that's hugely expensive ) When you get a chance , price the timing chain hydraulic tensioner for the 944S / 944S2 , its VERY expensiveThen price the 968 one , its Very Very expensiveAll very avoidable if they are maintained with correct last century oil viscosity , meaning a high oil film strength 20w-50 Thats why we do not need to replace them , because we do NOT use this century low oil film strength , low viscosity engine oils in these last century carsAll very basic physics RegardsBruce BuchananBuchanan Automotive 40+ years working on Porsche cars 6 days a week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buchanan Automotive Posted 10October, 2017 Report Share Posted 10October, 2017 I was putting some numbers into Pelican Parts USA this morning ( price guide ) & I also put in the part numbers for }944S / 944S2 timing chain hydraulic tensioner = $ 500 USD = $ 645 Aus + air freight + credit card fees ( not too bad for genuine Porsche )968 only timing chain hydraulic tensioner ( vario cam unit ) = $ 1,910 USD = $ 2,460 Aus + import duties + GST + Airfreight + Credit card fees = $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$The above prices are just a quick guide , they may or may not be current ?RegardsBruce Buchanan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Arnott Posted 17November, 2017 Report Share Posted 17November, 2017 About time this thread got a bump ;-)Does anyone know if there is anyone in Oz making Clubsport side decals?Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 17November, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 17November, 2017 About time this thread got a bump ;-)Does anyone know if there is anyone in Oz making Clubsport side decals?CheersAutografik maybe? Forum sponsor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Arnott Posted 18November, 2017 Report Share Posted 18November, 2017 Thanks LeeThere was nothing on their website but I emailed them and got a fast response from Angelo to say they do make them, so it looks like all is good.Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 18November, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 18November, 2017 Thanks LeeThere was nothing on their website but I emailed them and got a fast response from Angelo to say they do make them, so it looks like all is good.CheersNice one Cam ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 21November, 2017 Report Share Posted 21November, 2017 On 17/11/2017 at 9:13 PM, Cam Arnott said: About time this thread got a bump ;-) Does anyone know if there is anyone in Oz making Clubsport side decals? Cheers I'm late to the party, but Highgate house ( http://www.highgatehouse.co.uk/old_968.htm ) in the UK are awesome, I got mine there last year, compete kit was delivered in about 3 days from order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Arnott Posted 21November, 2017 Report Share Posted 21November, 2017 Thanks Edgy - I did see that site but wanted to check locally. I hate to say it but the Autografik ones are a lot cheaper......! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakroo Posted 4December, 2017 Report Share Posted 4December, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Arnott Posted 10December, 2017 Report Share Posted 10December, 2017 I flew to Melbourne on Wednesday and drove my CS back to Radelaide and had a bit of bonding time! All good with the exception of a slightly iffy starter, not wanting to start when hot, so a new one has been ordered. I also noticed it had an original Porsche battery which looked about as old as the car.....it was still working fine but I didn't want to take the chance on it leaving me stranded so I bought a new Bosch S5 series battery which is a little shorter and I reckon about 5KG's lighter! Handily there is two different hole spacings for the tab that holds the battery in place so it fit just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakroo Posted 10December, 2017 Report Share Posted 10December, 2017 Congrats on your new CS.... enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Arnott Posted 5January, 2018 Report Share Posted 5January, 2018 New starter and gearbox bush went in today - It sounds a whole lot less wheezy than the old one! Just in case anyone is looking at this thread in the future, and you are unaware of the Failed to Proceed thread IMG_7913 by Cameron Arnott, on Flickr Oh and some new plates turned up today! IMG_7915 by Cameron Arnott, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Arnott Posted 15February, 2018 Report Share Posted 15February, 2018 New suspension is in Feels a whole lot better than the old stuff! IMG_8033 by Cameron Arnott, on Flickr IMG_8032 by Cameron Arnott, on Flickr IMG_8031 by Cameron Arnott, on Flickr IMG_8034 by Cameron Arnott, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9fan Posted 26February, 2018 Report Share Posted 26February, 2018 What are the cams you used Cam ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 3March, 2018 Report Share Posted 3March, 2018 What are these worth, ok not a CS but still a hell of a car. https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/_/SSE-AD-5299785 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Arnott Posted 3March, 2018 Report Share Posted 3March, 2018 Nice colour. Hope he gets his asking price ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port 911 Posted 4March, 2018 Report Share Posted 4March, 2018 12 hours ago, TINGY944 said: What are these worth, ok not a CS but still a hell of a car. https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/_/SSE-AD-5299785 Ok I know this car, it is an Oz delivered car, he just spent a lot of money getting engine top end freshened up, chains guides etc, new a/c compressor, sway bar mounts , petty much any thing that looked warn. He keeps all his car in pristine condition. The only reason he is selling is because he has his eyes on another Pcar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5032 Posted 4March, 2018 Report Share Posted 4March, 2018 9 hours ago, Port 911 said: Ok I know this car, it is an Oz delivered car, he just spent a lot of money getting engine top end freshened up, chains guides etc, new a/c compressor, sway bar mounts , petty much any thing that looked warn. He keeps all his car in pristine condition. The only reason he is selling is because he has his eyes on another Pcar. Worth every penny, very undervalued low k manual 968's!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakroo Posted 24July, 2018 Report Share Posted 24July, 2018 You can read tea leaves You can see it written in the stars The coffee grinder knows all. It has spoken and must be obeyed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 4August, 2018 Report Share Posted 4August, 2018 If anyone needs a new set of genuine door triggers (still in unopened packets) let me know. I ordered them in error whilst ordering bits for my 944S2. Stupid me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian in buddina Posted 4August, 2018 Report Share Posted 4August, 2018 8 hours ago, Jason E said: If anyone needs a new set of genuine door triggers (still in unopened packets) let me know. I ordered them in error whilst ordering bits for my 944S2. Stupid me. Jason turn your car into a 4 door easy for kids to get in & out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 4August, 2018 Report Share Posted 4August, 2018 1 hour ago, brian in buddina said: Jason turn your car into a 4 door easy for kids to get in & out! There's no denying you're an ideas man Brian............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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