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ohioboxster,
I had a '84 944 before I got my Boxster. Yes the timing belt is important to check out. My 944 had the belt broken and replaced before I bought it. The car ran great, but it would not pass emissions testing. Found out it had a bent valve. This lead to the whole head getting rebuilt (also replaced the timing belt). Replacing the belt requires you to take the whole front of the engine off. So you might as well replace oil seals and water pump (if it has not be done already). The 944 also has an issue with motor mounts not lasting. The replacements are much better than the originals. All in all it was a fun car. They handle well and parts are not as costly as the Boxster. Further, things are easier to get to than in a Boxster. You will probably appreciate that after your SC install.
The only major draw back was I never got acknowleged in the 944 like I do in the Boxster. 911 and Boxster owners now give me the nod. I feel so special.
Darin
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