Mechanical Tensioner - Material Changed
88porsche01Subject: Mechanical Tensioner
Material Changed
Model
924S, 944 944 Turbo/S
Group
1
Part Identifier
1527
Number
8812
May 6, 1988
The material of the mechanical camshaft belt tensioner has been changed from cast iron to aluminum. The new aluminum tensioner also has a formed washer in the area of the elongated bolt hole, to prevent damage to the aluminum housing when tightening.
As of December 1987 from engine number,
46J05973 924, 944 Manual transmission
46J61413 924, 944 Automatic transmission
45J01667 944 Turbo
47J00573 944 Turbo S
The new aluminum belt tensioner can be installed in earlier vehicles where the cast iron version was installed.
NOTE: The above information does not apply to 944S.