I am brand new to working on this car so I may have just screwed up but I'll check again tonight. Though, comparing the engines and such, it would fit to the same area for the job, correct? If so, the point is different enough on the S model where the tool doesn't work.Tom wrote: Mon Jul 10, 2023 6:32 pmDid you try it and confirm it does not fit? I originally thought it would be for the 8 valves only, but then started second-guessing myself after looking at pictures of 16 valve motors....?lukegoode8 wrote: Mon Jul 10, 2023 5:43 pm Any update on anyone finding a fix/alternative for the 944s 16v engine? Made the mistake of printing the regular tensioner before noticing it wouldn't fit.
Also has anyone come across any good videos or directions for the common maintenance (belts, water pump, etc.) for the 16v? I try looking but obviously it's a bit harder than finding 8v videos.
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No. 6 sheet metal screws, 1.5" long (flat head). I'll scrounge tomorrow to see if I can find a couple for your tensioner....
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Update me on how it goes please. Not sure if I'm just crazy.SE_944ER wrote: Tue Jul 11, 2023 3:33 pm Got access to set of 3D printers and printing tools right now for my 'S'.
Hey Tom,SE_944ER wrote: Tue Jun 20, 2023 1:51 pmHi,Tom wrote: Tue Jun 20, 2023 7:31 amSE_944ER wrote: Tue Jun 20, 2023 6:58 am
Hi,
Do we have a 944 oil cooler alignment tool version available here for printing? I'm in need of one and please help me with this.
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Good call. I have a factory alignment tool and it should take all of 5 minutes to measure it and do a model. Will do that in the next day or two. Which one do you need? Up to '86 used the 3-piece OPRV size. And '87+ uses the one-piece size.
It will be great to have may be both, but for my use I need the 1987 onwards version as I have my 944S European spec. (I live in Sweden by the way).
I have looked into almost all the parts store on all websites and even a bit in Porsche center (that I can get my eyes on) and I'm planning to make use of most of the clever but simple tools kindly shared here. Its brilliant and I wish I will get time to do something like this sometime soon.
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Just checking around the oil cooler guide tool. Hoping to get the design sometime soon.
Also, is it possible to get the timing belt tensioning tool for 944S as well. I've not started with the maintenance work yet and would like to have all the correct tools in hand before starting to avoid 'tension'.
Thanks.
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Sorry, meant to reply earlier. I have the 9215 tool for the early motors but can't find the tool for the later engines (even though I know I have one somewhere). I will hunt further this week and if I can't find it will borrow one to model up.
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I don't have a 16v engine handy to base the model on. If anyone in the SF Bay Area wants to let me work off their 16v motor, I'd be happy to give it a go. I'm still not entirely sure why the current design doesn't work on the 16v motor. If you had a picture of ten to share, showing me the issue, that might be a start...Paddy68 wrote: Sun Jul 16, 2023 12:37 pm Any update on the 16v version? Worked great on my 8v - have I missed something? Thanks so much for making this available.
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To keep this thread on topic, I started another for the OPRV tool. See here: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=2065&p=21530#p21530SE_944ER wrote: Sun Jul 16, 2023 11:40 amHey Tom,SE_944ER wrote: Tue Jun 20, 2023 1:51 pmHi,Tom wrote: Tue Jun 20, 2023 7:31 am
Good call. I have a factory alignment tool and it should take all of 5 minutes to measure it and do a model. Will do that in the next day or two. Which one do you need? Up to '86 used the 3-piece OPRV size. And '87+ uses the one-piece size.
It will be great to have may be both, but for my use I need the 1987 onwards version as I have my 944S European spec. (I live in Sweden by the way).
I have looked into almost all the parts store on all websites and even a bit in Porsche center (that I can get my eyes on) and I'm planning to make use of most of the clever but simple tools kindly shared here. Its brilliant and I wish I will get time to do something like this sometime soon.
Regards,
SE_944ER
Just checking around the oil cooler guide tool. Hoping to get the design sometime soon.
Also, is it possible to get the timing belt tensioning tool for 944S as well. I've not started with the maintenance work yet and would like to have all the correct tools in hand before starting to avoid 'tension'.
Thanks.