86 NA water pump update ID

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Hi, Ive been lurking here for a min since I recently purchased an 86 NA car. Im looking to tackle all the maintence that it needs. Im gathering parts for the timing belt job and I also want to reseal everything I can while that is apart. If anyone has a list of all those parts that would be awesome. I also see there is some kind of water update prior to aug of 86. How do I tell if mine has been updated already?

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944online makes great kits for projects like this. See, for example:

https://944online.com/944-water-pump-ki ... 5-stage-3/

You probably have the new style pump by now. The new style has a shiny silver rail to keep the belt separated, as show in the 944online link and the picture below. If you car has that, it's updated.

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Ahh. Thank you. I pulled the cover back a few weeks ago and took a few pics and I can see that bracket in there..

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