How to replace the drive belt on a Porsche Carrera?

Install the belt in the following order: 1: Water pump, 2: Alternator, 3: Upper idler pulley, 4: Power steering pump, 5: Air conditioning compressor, 6: Crankshaft, 7: Flexible idler pulley, 8: Lower idler pulley. The drive belt on the Carrera is accessible by removing the air box from the engine bay.

What kind of belt does a Porsche Boxster use?

The poly-ribbed belt setup utilizes a spring-loaded belt tensioner pulley that provides the proper tension for the belt at all times, making adjustment unnecessary. When inspecting your belts, the one thing that you want to look for is cracks (see red arrow in Figure 1 ).

What are the components of a Porsche 996?

Here is a brand new crate 3.4-liter 996 motor direct from Porsche. The various components are 1 Power steering pump, 2 Alternator, 3 Upper idler pulley, 4 Water pump, 5 Air conditioning compressor (not installed), 6 Crankshaft, 7 Tensioner pulley, 8 Lower idler pulley. On the lower right is a photo of what a brand new belt looks like.

What kind of maintenance should I do on my Porsche Carrera?

One of the routine maintenance items that you should perform on your 911 Carrera is the checking and replacement of your accessory drive belt. The belts are driven off of the crankshaft and power accessories such as the water pump, power steering pump, alternator, and air conditioning compressor.

What kind of belt does a Porsche Carrera use?

The Carrera uses what is known as a poly-ribbed belt (having many channels or ribs on the underside of the belt). The poly-ribbed belt setup utilizes a spring-loaded belt tensioner pulley that provides the proper tension for the belt at all times, making adjustment unnecessary.

How to replace the belt on a Porsche 996?

Disconnect the wire harness from the mass air flow sensor (MAF), upper right (yellow arrow) along with the clips that mount it to the air box (purple arrows). Then pop out the oil filler tube from its holder (blue arrow). On the 996s, disconnect the housing from the chassis by removing the nut that fastens it down (red arrow).

Where is the crankshaft on a Porsche 996?

The crankshaft is in the center, shown by the orange arrow. To release tension on the belt, simply place a 24mm socket attached to a breaker bar on the idler and turn it clockwise. Here is a brand new crate 3.4-liter 996 motor direct from Porsche.

When to replace a Porsche Boxster drive belt?

If you see any cracks at all, you should replace your belts immediately. The cracks will usually occur on the inside of the belt (the surface that typically rides on the surface of the pulley). With the poly-ribbed belts, this is the grooved surface. With the poly-ribbed belt, replacement is a snap.

Where to buy parts for a Porsche Carrera 996?

There are plenty of third-party parts vendors online that can offer parts at lower cost than Porsche directly. There is also a good deal of experience and expertise in independent Porsche repair shops to help make the maintenance of your used 911 Carrera 996 cost effective.

How do you change the timing on a Porsche 911?

The timing setting is changed by rotating the distributor slightly. Take a 13mm wrench, and loosen up the nut that holds the distributor secure to the engine case. While the engine is running and the timing light is shining on the pulley, gently rotate the distributor until the timing mark on the pulley lines up with the notch in the fan housing.

Where to remove chain tensioner on Porsche Carrera?

Remove the bolts that hold the compressor onto the bracket and pull it out to the side of the car. See the Pelican Technical Article on Dropping the 911 Engine for more details. Once the compressor is out of the way, remove the compressor bracket that is located right in front of the chain housing cover.

Can a 1967 Porsche 911 use a chain tensioner?

If you rebuild your early 1965-66 911 engine and use a late-style chain housing and cover, you can then use the newer chain tensioners. Engines from the 1967 year can also use this method to install the upgrade. Smog pumps from the 1968 engines will not fit unless the left cover is slightly machined as well.

How often do you change the oil on a Porsche Carrera?

It should be checked periodically (every 5,000 miles, or when you change your oil). The Carrera uses what is known as a poly-ribbed belt (having many channels or ribs on the underside of the belt).

Do you need to remove a seat belt retractor?

If you need to remove your seat belt retractor or pre-tensioner out of your vehicle, this video will show you how to do that step by step. If your car has been in an accident or a crash, we can repair your seat belts!

Where do I mail my seat belt replacement?

Once removed, mail your seat belts to: Our seat belt webbing replacement service is done within 24 hours of receiving and the new seat belts ship back ready to be installed! Change your seat belt webbing color! Choose from Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Purple, Orange & more!

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