You should seriously consider replacing the belt tensioner mechanisms while doing the timing belt.
Pros: consider replacing belt tensioner
Vehicle:
Porsche
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Like the 944, the S2, more specifically, they're finicky on timing belts and tensioners...I know guys that change them every 10-12K miles, or every 18-24 months, and they haven't had problems.
Pros: no problems with changes
Cons: finicky on timing belts
Vehicle:
Porsche
I want to avoid the Porsche engine because last time the timing belt broke it cost me $2000 to get things repaired. Plus I don't want to constantly be nervous about it breaking. It's not just the belt though - the Porsche engine is aluminum with free-standning cylinders, no liners, balance shafts which have their own timing belt which runs right next to the main timing belt, etc. Not to mention parts are super expensive.
Cons: expensive repair, unreliable, high anxiety
Vehicle:
Porsche
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The brand is registered in Germany. Official website: https://www.porsche.com.
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Currently there are 3 reviews and 9 votes. Average rating — 3.3 out of 5. Vote balance: 6 up, 3 down.
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