i resently bought a porsche 944 non-turbo 1985.5 and when i take it to the mechanic he told me that the engine is leaking oil from the crank shaft oil seal im just wondering if i can get any advices form 944 owners or experienced mechanic if the oil is leaking should i change the timing belt and tensioner and get a reseal kit. The kit contains every one of the seals that i need to stop the front of the engine from leaking. That would be the seals for the crankshaft, camshaft, and the two balance shafts and transparent mylar washers on the camshaft and balance shafts. and right now how many miles can i drive without gambling my timing belt break in the middle of the road im planing the change the belt in the spring of 08 a do everything together. and wouldnt the oil leak weaken the belt if its petro based correct me if im wrong.Porsche 944 engine oil leak timing belt replace?
Do it all at the same time. Install a new water pump also (its driven by the timing belt). Oil will not ruin the belt, its kelvar.Porsche 944 engine oil leak timing belt replace?
yes go ahead and do it all while you are in there.Porsche 944 engine oil leak timing belt replace?
Are you doing the work yourself or would a mechanic do it? The biggest issue about timing belts failing (breaking) is due to tension - either too tight or too loose. Too tight is usually bc an inexperienced person or misguided mechanic didn't know what they were doing. Too loose is usually because it wasn't adjusted and maintained, ie neglected.
It's always good to get it replaced when you're in doing something else, if you don't know the history. If you know its not that old, just make sure someone qualified checks and adjusts the tension on a regular basis (like once/year)
