[akfrost89]

Ok so I'm still very new to the whole 968. This car has sat for 12 years before I bought it. I know the engine is still in ok shape. It bars over forwards and backwards. There was still coolant in the system and il in the engine. I've started taking the engine apart since I know it needs to be revealed since it sat for so long. I've ordered a complete reseal kit for the top end and bottom end. I ordered a timing belt kit with the pulleys and both belts, I have a alternator belt and a power steering belt. New spark plugs new thermostat, new oil, coolant and filters. The problem I'm running into is that I can not find the timing belt tensioner tool. Or any of the other factory special tools. Can anyone help me out with where to find them

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[MCL968]

The timing belt tension is set by the tensioner, which is a spring in an oil bath for dampening. It cannot be adjusted. The balance belt tension is adjustable, and there are some good tricks on here to set it by hand. It is set pretty loose, so don't overtighten it. If you do, it will whine like a 2 year old at bedtime on Christmas eve.Don't forget to do the balance shaft seals while you are in there, and be sure to put the pulleys back on the balance shafts properly. They are different because of their location, so do one at a time and take pictures so you don't get the parts mixed up. Once that is done, make sure you align everything properly or you will get a serious case of the shakes. The balance shafts will want to turn on you as you get the belt on and tensioned, so expect that you might not get it right the first time.

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[Waylander]

As above, take care with the balance seals they are easy to get muddled, there is 1mm difference between them


The only special tool you will need is the flywheel lock tool

If yours is a tiptronic, the 944 tool will fit

If its a manual, you will need the 968 tool


This is so you can undo the crank bolt, and do it back up tight, as its only friction that drives the oil pump


If you intend to do the cam seal, you might end up grinding the head of the bolt off, then you will need to retime the cams, not a fun job

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[Roboman]

Clarksgarage.com is a useful resource frequently mentioned in these threads. It is predominantly 944-based but also has 968 references.

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[Waylander]

The workshop manuals for both 944/968 are on

www.pdlibrary.co.uk

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