[p65356sc]

In the maintenance book at every 2,000 miles I should have the Balnnce belts adjusted? Boy that puts a cramp in any long trip I may want to take. Any update on this?

Oh yeah...........How do you folks feel about synthetic oils for the engine and trans (Tiptronic)?

Thanks

Ross

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[banditsc]

2000 miles probably refers to after the initial replacement of the balance belt. I'd suggest 1500 at the most to recheck that belt. After the initial readjust you should be good for at least 15k before you need to recheck it. You will probably be replacing it sooner due to age.



For engine oil, I run Synthetic and most others probably do. I personally run Redline 10/40, use to run Mobil1 15/50. For the tip trans I couldn't answer that one.

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[p65356sc]

[quote name='banditsc' post='55438' date='Jun 26 2008, 01:08 PM']2000 miles probably refers to after the initial replacement of the balance belt. I'd suggest 1500 at the most to recheck that belt. After the initial readjust you should be good for at least 15k before you need to recheck it. You will probably be replacing it sooner due to age.



For engine oil, I run Synthetic and most others probably do. I personally run Redline 10/40, use to run Mobil1 15/50. For the tip trans I couldn't answer that one.[/quote]



Thanks but please tell me................After the first check, I believe you said to check it at 1500 not 2,000, is the relpacement 6 yrs. or 60,000 miles?

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Ross

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[banditsc]

Yes first check at about 1500 miles then next check at say 15k. I wouldn't go 6 years 60k on the timing belt. I think most people will say 45k is a better number and maybe 4 years. It's cheap insurance. If the belt snaps it results in your valves meeting your pistons and your wallet instantly draining.

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[94SilverCab]

Having suffered a catastrophic belt failure, I can tell you my own plan for as long as I own the car is to replace belts at 5 Years/15,000 Miles. Check tensioning at 2,000 miles after belt replacement. I'm pretty sure RS Barn does an inspection of my belts as part of annual maintenance as well (actually, would be more surprised if they didn't).



Just my $.02



Jay

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[SILVY968]

Jay,

Does it make you feel old to realize that they no longer have the symbol for cents on computer keyboards?

It used to be above the number 6.

I remember when we could only cook with gas or electric!!

Brian



Jay,

Does it make you feel old to realize that they no longer have the symbol for cents on computer keyboards?

It used to be above the number 6.

I remember when we could only cook with gas or electric!!

Brian



Jay,

Does it make you feel old to realize that they no longer have the symbol for cents on computer keyboards?

It used to be above the number 6.

I remember when we could only cook with gas or electric!!

Brian

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[94SilverCab]

Actually, it makes me feel young to have never typed on a keyboard with a "Cents" sign... <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/rolleyes.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[flash]

makes me feel old when i am reading a post 3 times and i forgot if i did it the first time or not

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[Mark]

[quote name='SILVY968' post='55462' date='Jun 27 2008, 12:06 AM']Jay,

Does it make you feel old to realize that they no longer have the symbol for cents on computer keyboards?

It used to be above the number 6.

I remember when we could only cook with gas or electric!!

Brian[/quote]





you mean ¢ it's still there you just have to know how to find it. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />















alt+155

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[p65356sc]

[quote name='94SilverCab' post='55443' date='Jun 26 2008, 03:15 PM']Having suffered a catastrophic belt failure, I can tell you my own plan for as long as I own the car is to replace belts at 5 Years/15,000 Miles. Check tensioning at 2,000 miles after belt replacement. I'm pretty sure RS Barn does an inspection of my belts as part of annual maintenance as well (actually, would be more surprised if they didn't).



Just my $.02



Jay[/quote]



Not to beat a dead horse but................Is the changing of the balance belt as costly and time consuming as the timing belt? Also is there a great difference in changing the 944 belts and the 986?

Thanks

Ross

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[flash]

change both belts at the same time - don't cheap out on this part



no idea what is involved in 986 belts - never worked on a boxster (yes, this was a cheap shot)

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[p65356sc]

[quote name='flash' post='55588' date='Jun 29 2008, 05:41 PM']change both belts at the same time - don't cheap out on this part



no idea what is involved in 986 belts - never worked on a boxster (yes, this was a cheap shot)[/quote]





968 vs 944

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[968Syncro]

Ross,



Here is previous discussion on ATF: http://www.968forums.com/index.php?showtopic=3660. Make sure to read the comments that actually dissuade changing the ATF, I am not sure I quite understand it.



Seems Dexron III is the right one. I just put Dexron III in my tip, I bought it at Autozone and is sold under the name brand "DEXMERC". If you read the back panel, it is the same as Dexron III.



Roland

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