Similar to what I do, just back the auto tensioner off slightly to let the water pump pulley just turn when cold. But some like to play with tools, and dance to Porsche's 40 year old tune.cda951 wrote: Tue Feb 07, 2023 8:12 pm I have a lot of experience with 944 and 928 timing belt tension, so I simply chose tension by feel/twist, and backed it off by a hair to quell whine, has been great for 20K+ miles with no visible timing gear wear.
