Porsche 944 Turbo Water Pump Replacement - DON'T Make This $800 Mistake!

Porsche 944 Turbo Water Pump Removal & Timing Belt Access | Complete DIY Guide Part 2 Learn how to remove the water pump, timing belt, and balance shaft belt on a 1989 Porsche 944 Turbo in this comprehensive step-by-step tutorial. This is Part 2 of our complete water pump and timing belt replacement series. What's Covered in This Video: Belt Removal: AC compressor belt and power steering belt removal Proper turnbuckle adjustment techniques Crankshaft pulley access Starter Removal: Wire disconnect procedure Heat shield removal 19mm bolt removal tips Rotor & Cover Removal: Torx 20 set screw removal Belt and camshaft cover removal All 10mm bolt locations identified Critical Procedures: Setting top dead center (TDC) correctly Flywheel lock tool requirements (944 vs 928 differences) Crankshaft pulley removal (24mm, 250 ft-lbs torque) Balance shaft belt and gear removal Timing belt tensioner removal and spring reassembly Water Pump Access: Removing timing belt cover components 11-bolt water pump removal procedure Using soft blow hammer technique Tools Needed: 10mm, 19mm, 24mm sockets Torx 20 bit Pin wrench for balance shaft gears Flywheel lock tool (Porsche 944 specific) Oversized breaker bar Soft blow hammer Half-inch drive socket set Important Tips: ⚠️ This is an interference motor - proper timing is critical ⚠️ Don't remove the tensioner bolt prematurely or the spring will pop out ⚠️ Use the new pump as a template when removing bolts ⚠️ Set top dead center before removing timing components Perfect for DIY mechanics working on 1989 Porsche 944 Turbo, 944S, 944S2, or similar models. Save thousands on labor costs by doing this repair yourself! Project Car: 1989 Porsche 944 Turbo Channel: Guys with Rides Host: Rudy Samsell 👍 If this helped you, please LIKE this video 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more Porsche 944 repair tutorials 💬 Drop questions in the comments below Resources: 🌐 Visit GuyswithRides.com 🚗 Check out the Guys with Rides Marketplace #Porsche944 #944Turbo #WaterPump #TimingBelt #BalanceShaftBelt #PorscheDIY #944Repair #ClassicPorsche #DIYMechanics #GuysWithRides #PorscheRepair #944Maintenance #TimingBeltReplacement #PorscheTurbo #ProjectQuickFlip Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes. Always consult your vehicle's service manual and use proper safety equipment. Work on vehicles at your own risk. 00:00 - 00:16 - Hook 00:17 - 00:48 - Intro 00:49 - 01:32 - AC and Power Steering Belt Removal 01:33 - 02:03 - Distributor Rotor Removal 02:04 - 03:37 - Timing Belt Cover Removal 03:38 - 04:52 - Set Top Dead Center and Lock Flywheel 04:53 - 05:17 - Crankshaft Pulley Removal 05:18 - 05:43 - Shamless Plug 05:44 - 06:03 - Timing Belt Pulley Removal 06:04 - 07:04 - Balance Shaft Belt and Gear Removal 07:05 - 09:07 - Timing Belt Tensioner Removal 09:08 - 10:24 - Water Pump Removal 10:25 - 10:45 - Final Thoughts 10:45 - 10:55 - Outtro Welcome to Project Quick Flip! We're giving this 1989 Porsche 944 Turbo (951) the full restoration treatment it deserves. This video details the crucial timing chain replacement and other essential car repair tasks that are part of this project car revival. Follow along as we do it yourself and tackle the necessary maintenance to bring this classic back to its glory.