New Digital 944 Timing Belt Tensioning Tool
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07turbeaux
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since my two transaxle cars have just had belts done I have no urgency but it sure would be nice to have one in my tool box. $250-350?????
I don’t know what the cost of production will be, but I think that would be an appropriate price considering the amount of time and effort going into making it07turbeaux wrote: Wed Apr 08, 2026 5:29 pm since my two transaxle cars have just had belts done I have no urgency but it sure would be nice to have one in my tool box. $250-350?????
‘83 Platinum N/A 944
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zooklm1
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Wowza! $2200 makes me glad I found one used in 2003 for like $400 (I think they were selling new for $650 at the time). I rationalized the purchase by looking at the savings I achieve by DIY the belt change and tension rechecks. It would be a harder sell these days. Still interested in Tom’s modern version, though. Really wanting the digital display.
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FWIW, Gaudin and Delaware both have an 18.1% discount to $1822.77. May still be a bit out of reach 
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1988 944 S
Gone, but not forgotten
1993 964
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Gone, but not forgotten
1993 964
1981 911SC
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NCGermerican
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I will definitely be a buyer of the digital version. I've become pretty proficient in timing belt tensioning using the "can you turn the water pump" method as well as the Carpokes 3D printed tool to double check, but this would be amazing for true timing belt peace of mind and getting the balance shaft belt tension spot on.
1987 951 - Nautic Blue over Linen
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PSU_Crash
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That is just insane pricing!! Although supply and demand determine the cost... so it does add up 
@Tom We are all cheering you on!
Did you buy your own 4 axis CNC yet? That would make this a little quicker
Nice job ChatGPT. Not perfect ... but not terrible.
@Tom We are all cheering you on!
Did you buy your own 4 axis CNC yet? That would make this a little quicker
Nice job ChatGPT. Not perfect ... but not terrible.
'86 Zermatt Silver 944 N/A 
'86 Mitsubishi Starion - Purpose built SM class Autocross car
'87 Chrysler Conquest - Mid LS Swap
'86 Mitsubishi Starion - Purpose built SM class Autocross car
'87 Chrysler Conquest - Mid LS Swap
Definitely want one! I need to reseal cam tower on my 951. Which means I need to pull the belts and then retention them. Going to use the 3d printed tool for now. Would love one of these.
Can’t wait.
Can’t wait.
1988 944 Turbo S. Silver Rose
2020 Macan. Miami Blue
2020 Macan. Miami Blue
@Tom
I’m definitely interested in this tool as well!
I’m a cnc machinist/programmer by trade, and have done quite a bit of CAD work. I would love to help bring this project to market if you’d like the help. You mentioned refining the design to make it easier to manufacture, that’s where I can pitch in (as well as facilitating the machining, post processing, etc).
I don’t mean to barge in on your project, but thought I’d offer my skillset to help make this awesome tool available to the community.
I’m definitely interested in this tool as well!
I’m a cnc machinist/programmer by trade, and have done quite a bit of CAD work. I would love to help bring this project to market if you’d like the help. You mentioned refining the design to make it easier to manufacture, that’s where I can pitch in (as well as facilitating the machining, post processing, etc).
I don’t mean to barge in on your project, but thought I’d offer my skillset to help make this awesome tool available to the community.
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Not yet, but it's next in line to get done...