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Porsche service??

  • 30-08-2008 11:19pm
    #1
    koshmeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28 ✭


    Hey everyone

    Would anyone know a mechanic who can change a cambelts on a porsche 924s. Looking for a reasonable priced job if possible.

    Thanks

    Kosh


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  • #2
    trevorbrady
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 551 ✭✭✭trevorbrady


    koshmeister wrote: »
    Hey everyone

    Would anyone know a mechanic who can change a cambelts on a porsche 924s. Looking for a reasonable priced job if possible.

    Thanks

    Kosh


    The terms "reasonably priced" and "Porsche" don't often feature in the same sentence but there's a guy in Kildare called Langridge Porsha that does this kind of stuff. Google him, he's got a website...


  • #3
    koshmeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28 ✭koshmeister


    HI Trevor.

    Thanks for the reply. FOund out that he died a while back. IM looking for someone to change or even just to help me with changing it. DOnt want to wreck thecar.

    ANy help anyone?

    KOsh


  • #4
    Traumadoc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,523 ✭✭✭Traumadoc


    try porsche club ireland, they should be able to help you.


  • #5
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    Give Barry Whelan a call, 087-2456898.


  • #6
    trevorbrady
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 551 ✭✭✭trevorbrady


    koshmeister wrote: »
    HI Trevor.

    Thanks for the reply. FOund out that he died a while back. IM looking for someone to change or even just to help me with changing it. DOnt want to wreck thecar.

    ANy help anyone?

    KOsh

    wow, I'm sorry to hear that. I had bought parts from that guy in the past... :(


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  • #7
    koshmeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28 ✭koshmeister


    thanks everyone for all your help :)

    kosh


  • #8
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    What part of the country are you in? If in the West, there's quite a few people.........but let us know.

    If truth be known, the engine in the 924 is a VW unit, so anyone familiar with any '80's VW or Audi can do it for you - no need to pay daft prices to anyone.

    Ditto for parts on that car - suspension is Mk1 Golf, so shocks, rubbers, discs, pads etc etc are all very very reasonable, and very easy to do, too....

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #9
    koshmeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28 ✭koshmeister


    Thanks mate but the 924s is the Porsche engine which is 2.5 litre.

    DOnt know about the other suspension stuff you mentioned, but any info you can supply would be great such as pads and general consumables. IM in kildare but again if you know of anyone please post their phone number.

    thanks again for responding

    Kosh


  • #10
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    924 is a VW enginer, irrespective, and uses VW parts all over. The reason is simple: it was a joint project between VW and Porsche, to be sold as VW with Porsche engineering, but VW pulled out, and they ended up sticking their own badge on it. Engine is based on the LT35 van.

    All slightly irrelevant, because a VW garage, or mechanic, can do the belt. www.otto.ie or any factors, can get the parts.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #11
    trevorbrady
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 551 ✭✭✭trevorbrady


    you sure? I always thought the 2.0 was the VW/Audi engine but the 2.5 in the 924S was the Porsche engine from the 944. A new design and a departure from the old "van engine"...

    koshmeister, I just remembered, look up Tom Fahy in Oranmore. Last time I was there he had a few Porsches around the place for customers. If anyone can do it, he can...


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  • #12
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Mea Culpa - you are both correct, I was thinking 2.0.....yes, the 2.5 is the 944 job.

    Still, a couple of small garages around here have done them, so no big deal. Small garage = smaller hourly rates.

    In fact, my 968 is being looked at by one of them, today.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #13
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Belt retensioned - not sure how long it took, but I left it there when they opened, and called in around 11:30 and it was finished.

    Oh, and he told me it was slack, too ! (To be expected - new one fitted 2k ago, and they require a retension at the 1.5k-2k mark), and......10k thereafter ?

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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