Date: Wed, 14 Jan 1998 21:34:38 +0000 From: Howie Rose <hj.rnopsamin.net> Subject: Re: 9000T 2.3 Timing Chain Failure
I own a 1993 CSE 2.3 Turbo with 105,000 on the clock. No problems with the timing chain whatsoever ( can't say the same for the fuel pump or direct ignition unith though!) Dennis Connors wrote: > We're considering a '91 9000 T w/2.3l auto and 67K miles on it for $14K. > Rob at Scandia Auto Sport http://www.scandiaauto.com emphatically warned > me of the high failure rate of the timing chain system (resulting in > catastrophic engine failure) in these engines. > > This car is seems otherwise sound and is in very nice condition. The > Saab dealer (Barrier of Bellevue, WA) is putting new Michelins on it > now. No unusual timing chain noise; but now I'm deeply concerned. As far > as I know, it has only had all the recommended service done (including > the latest 30K mi full service at 60K mi), but no majors. I'm going to > call Barrier tomorrow and put pressure on them for that information and > have Scandia Auto Sport check it, since I'm sure the dealer won't be too > interested in stepping up to the plate and place themselves at risk of > having to do more expensive work on the car at their expense. > > I've heard the dealers tend to downplay this threat and basically > stonewall customers that try to get them to make good of it. > > This is our first foray into the 9000 realm. Feedback? > > -d. > > 1984 900S 3-dr (DEBSAAB) > 1980 99GLi 2-dr (BLAAB) > 1977 99GL 2-dr (PIGLET) > 1987 900S 4-dr (deceased) > 1989 900 3-dr (sold)