Joined:
09/09/2007
Posts:
24,522
Likes:
26,027
That was going to be my advice, too.
If it's an interference engine, I'd probably have someone you trust check the condition of the belt. If it's a non-interference engine (doubtful, but I know nothing about Porsches), I'd drive it without worry until you hit the mileage at which replacement is recommended.
Thread Replies (10)
Timing belt; age or mileage? My Porsche 944 had it's timing belt replaced
-- Galenahokie
May 13, 2026 at 10:53 AM ET
Galenahokie
•
05/13/26 10:53 AM ET
I wouldn't think it would be a problem...
-- `lag
May 13, 2026 at 12:15 PM ET
`lag
•
05/13/26 12:15 PM ET
Looks pretty good from here.
-- PhotoHokieNC
May 13, 2026 at 04:15 PM ET
PhotoHokieNC
•
05/13/26 04:15 PM ET
If you're curious, have a shop check its condition to see if there's any...
-- EDGEMAN
May 13, 2026 at 11:20 AM ET
EDGEMAN
•
05/13/26 11:20 AM ET
By the time they get the belt covers off, it's not that much more labor to
-- Galenahokie
May 14, 2026 at 09:53 AM ET
Galenahokie
•
05/14/26 09:53 AM ET
That was going to be my advice, too.
◄
-- MP4VT2004
May 13, 2026 at 11:34 AM ET
MP4VT2004
•
05/13/26 11:34 AM ET
It is most definitely an interference engine.**
-- Galenahokie
May 14, 2026 at 09:55 AM ET
Galenahokie
•
05/14/26 09:55 AM ET
What's the worst that can happen, it snaps and he needs a new engine?**
-- Brown Water
May 13, 2026 at 11:23 AM ET
Brown Water
•
05/13/26 11:23 AM ET
MP4 refers to "interference" engines that is...
-- `lag
May 13, 2026 at 12:09 PM ET
`lag
•
05/13/26 12:09 PM ET
I'd wager mileage is the bigger factor. Unless the belt is 30 years old.**
-- Brown Water
May 13, 2026 at 11:13 AM ET
Brown Water
•
05/13/26 11:13 AM ET